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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1893

1,749 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 88

Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 January 1893 · page 6

This evening the last six nights of " Blue Board " at Her Majesty's Theatre will be signalised by the appearance of La Croix, the well-known wirewalker. Some sensational feats are promised. On…

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The Lyceum Theatre

Evening News · Monday 23 January 1893 · page 3

Although theatrical business in Sydney is now suffering the inevitable reaction consequent upon the Christmastide festivities, yet the magnificent pantomime now being performed at the new…

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Wilson's Art Union Pictures. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 January 1893 · page 7

Sir,--In the notice in your issue of last Wednesday, January 11, drawing attention to my art union pictures, now on view at the address below, your reporter has made a…

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Music in Sydney. Miss Naylor's Concert

Evening News · Monday 23 January 1893 · page 3

Few persons have been more frequently associated with benefit performances on behalf of public and private charities than Miss Naylor; and but few, therefore, have so large a claim…

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The Town Hall Organ and Concerts. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 January 1893 · page 6

Sir,—It is alleged that a well-known impressario of this city has again approached the Mayor with a view to the introduction of a miscollaneous programme at the Town Hall on Saturday nights in lieu…

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Amusements. Miss Naylor's Benefit Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 January 1893 · page 6

Miss Naylor was so cordially supported by the leading artists of the musical profession on Saturday that a pleasant concert resulted, and the Town Hall, with the exception of the castern gallery, was…

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Miss Naylor's Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 January 1893 · page 5

The public responded very well to the benefit concert given at the Town-hall on Saturday evening on behalf of Miss Naylor, and the space set apart for the popular prices…

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Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 January 1893 · page 6

The revels nightly held in Selim's gorgeous palace of barbaric gold and precious stones were prolonged at Her Majesty's Theatre last evening by the appearance of Mons. De Croix, the well-known…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1893 · page 8

Miss Clara Merivale will take her benefit at the Theatre Royal this afternoon, when the prima donna will appear in the first and third acts of "Falka,"[?] which she plays with spirit and sings charmingly…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1893 · page 8

At the Criterion Theatre the last nina nights of the present picturesque and interesting revival of "Much Ado About Nothing" are announced. As this comedy is the only Shakespearian piece in which…

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Garrick Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1893 · page 8

As already notified, the Hudson Surprise Party will reappear in Sydney, after an absence of 11 years, at the above theatre on Saturday next. Mr. Lewis Mills will represent Mr. Thomans Hudson…

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Amusements. Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1893 · page 8

There will be an extra performance of "Little Red Riding Hood," at the Lyceum Theatre, this afternoon, when the entertainment will last from 2 to 5 o'clock. The "second edition" of the pantomime…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 January 1893 · page 8

In consequeuce of the earlier production of "London Day by Day," "Blue Beard" will be performed but thrice more at Her Majesty's Theatre. On Saturday Mr. George Rignold will…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 January 1893 · page 7

The first matmée of the second edition of "Little Red Riding Hood " attracted a large audience to the Lyceum Theatre yesterday. All the new features of the revised version, notably the comical contortions…

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A Village Theatre in CHINA

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 January 1893 · page 3

Theatrical representations in China are the direct outcome of a certain form of co-operation on the part of the proprietors and of the players. Theatricals have also a special function in…

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Theatre Royal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 January 1893 · page 6

Chassaigne's opera is so remarkable for the continuons stream of sparkling melody which flows through every scene, that the last performance at the Theatre Royal this evening should crowd the…

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Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 January 1893 · page 6

"Much Ado About Nothing" was received with the ulmost enthusiasm at the Criterion Theatre last night, when the sumptuous character of the antique dresses, and the picturesque scenes which so help to…

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Lyceum Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 January 1893 · page 6

The Lyceum Theatre was crowded last night in every part, aud the new songs and dances of "Little Red Riding Hood" went briskly. The Dame now extends her tearfully laborious explanation of the…

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Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 January 1893 · page 6

It may be said of the aggregate attendance last night at the theatres generally, that it fell below the average of other holiday evenings, though in some cases the usual Auniveraary Day rush for places was…

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Cheap Theatre Tickets

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 January 1893 · page 6

New York is a costly place in which to live if one buys ouly at Broadway and Fifth-ave, prices. If, on the contrary (remarks the N.F. Tribune), the purchaser knows where to go for the desired articles…

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