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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1891

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The Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1891 · page 519

The success which has attended "The Jilt" at the Criterion is due quite as much to the excellent acting as to the merits of the play. Each member of the company has loyally striven to make the…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1891 · page 519

After a prosperous run of three weeks, which, under circumstances which need not be recalled, may be considered exceptionally good, "Arrah-na-Pogue," which has been…

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Amusements. Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 March 1891 · page 7

The first week of Mr. Bland Holt's season here has. proved an immense success, the house having been crowded every night. "Master and Man " has been received with growing favour, thanks to its own…

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Amusements. the Garrick Theatre

Evening News · Saturday 7 March 1891 · page 5

The opera of "II Trovatore " was repeated at the Garrick Theatre on Friday night, the 6th instant, with the same cast that performed it on a previous night of the season. Mr. Turner found…

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Benefit Concerts

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 March 1891 · page 3

Amateurs of music in Sydney will be sorry to hear of the approaching departure for England of Miss Frances Saville, the favorite soprano. In recognition of much help…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 March 1891 · page 5

Mr. Rignold's belief in the Irish drama was amply justified by the large audience which assembled at his house on Saturday night, the popular parts being completely crowded. "The Colleen Bawn," with its air of…

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South Australia. Fires in Adelaide. Panic in This Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 March 1891 · page 5

ADELAIDE Sunday.--A fire broke out shortly after 9 o clock on Saturday evening in the collar factory with J. G. Gender's large establishment in Greniell-street. The building…

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Band and Larrikinism

The Australian Star · Tuesday 10 March 1891 · page 5

LAMBTON, Tuesday.--The 4th Regiment Band, under the mastership of Mr. Barkell, drew a large crowd to the Lambton Park the other day. It was announced through…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 March 1891 · page 6

The twentieth and last performance of " The Jilt " was given here last evening, when Mrs. Brough made her farewell appearance prior to her departure for Brisbane. Boucicault's comedy was proceded by " In…

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Amusements. Garrick Theatre—"mignon."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 March 1891 · page 6

It is but seldom that opera impressarios venture out-side the beaten track, and for years past there has been an unedifying sameness about the lists of lyric works that have been placed before our public. The different…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 March 1891 · page 7

Beyond the fact that the success of "Master and Man" remains unabated, there is little to record in connection with the opening piece of Mr. Bland Holt's season. Messrs. Pettitt and Sims' stirring drama is…

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Gaiety Theatre

Referee · Wednesday 11 March 1891 · page 5

On Saturday night next the Gaiety Theatre will be opened by a capable company of artists under the management of Mr. R.T. Waters. Miss Lizzie Hastings will be the bright…

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Gaiety Theatre

Referee · Wednesday 11 March 1891 · page 5

On Saturday night next the Gaiety Theatre will be opened by a capable company of artist under the management of Mr. R.T. Waters. Miss Lizzie Hasting will be the bright…

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Amusements.. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 March 1891 · page 8

The performance of "Arrah-na-Pogue," given here yesterday afternoon in aid of the Boys' Brigade, was witnessed by his Excellency the Governor and the Countess of Jersey. Lord and Lady Jersoy,…

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The Sydney Liedertafel's Concert

Evening News · Thursday 12 March 1891 · page 4

The Sydney Liedertafel gave its fifty-sixth concert on Wednesday, the 11th instant, in the Centennial Hall, in the presence of his Excellency the Governor, the Countess of Jersey, Lord…

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Sydney Liedertafel Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 March 1891 · page 8

The teeth session of the Sydney Liedertafel Society opened suspiciously last evening in the Centennial Hall, this fifty-fitth concert of the society being attended by an audience perhaps larger than…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1891 · page 605

"Master and Man" has attracted large audiences to the Theatre Royal, and proves not only the best piece which Mr. Bland Holt has presented, but one which, though possessing…

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Garrick Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 March 1891 · page 7

The charming opera of "Mignon" has continued to increase in popularity since it was first produced at the Garrick Theatre, and last evening, the occasion of the fifth representation of it, all paris of the house…

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Two Pictures. Extravagant Luxury

The Australian Workman · Saturday 14 March 1891 · page 2

S. M. HERALD of Wednesday last.--"The Countess of Jersey last evening gave the first of a series of receptions. [?] The rooms were decorated with palms and…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1891 · page 605

The pathetic story of Eily O'Connor, "The Colleen Bawn," was always one of the most attractive of Boucicault's plays, and, with the additional interest given by the same subject being…

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