Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Pictures, dances & concerts, all years

Sydney · Pictures, dances & concerts

Pictures, dances & concerts, 1897

3,410 stories in Sydney's papers · page 11 of 171

Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 6

There was the customarily crowded holiday audience at the Tivoli Theatre last night, and the entertainment went briskly. There will be the usual change on Saturday…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Palace Theatre

Referee · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 7

The only important changes at the Palace Theatre are the departure of Mr. R.G. Knowles, who has gone over to Melbourne, and the arrival of Messrs. Delchery, Craydon and…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Her Majesty's Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 6
Also in Referee

There were large attendances both afternoon and evening at Her Majesty's Theatre yesterday. The last three nights of "Sinbad the Sailor" are now announced, and Mr. Westmacott also notifies that…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Amusements. Criterion Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 6

The Brough Comedy Company will no doubt close their season with the new play, as eight more nightly performances is the short period which lies before "A Woman's Reason." Last night the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Theatres, Etc Theatre Royal

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 6

"Cheer, Boys, Cheer," promises to have a successful season at the Theatre Royal under the supervision of the veteran actor-manager, Mr. George Rignold. There was a large audience last…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Amusements. Miss Griffiths's Concert

Evening News · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 7

The committee who arranged me complimentary farewell concert to Miss Beatrice Griffiths wisely selected Anniversary Day as their date, and this, fact, added to the well-deserved popularity of the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Miss Griffiths's Farewell Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 6

The very large attendance at the Town Hall last night must have proved a gratifying tribute to Miss Beatrice Griffiths and a special source of pleasure to the long list of artists whose friendly…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Stage, Song, Show. The Holiday Night. Miss Beatrice Griffiths' Concert. The Palace Proprietary

The Australian Star · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 3

There were holiday houses at all the theatres last night. At the Royal "Cheer, Boys, Cheer," was repeated with great success. "Sinbad the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Amusements. Miss Beatrice Griffiths' Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 3

Miss Beatrice Griffiths, a young Australian pianist well deserving of public favor, was given a complimentary concert in the Town-hall last night, prior to her departure for Europe. As…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Footlight Flashes. "Cheer, Boys, Cheer" at the Royal. "A Woman's Reason" at the Criterion. Special Nights at Her Majesty's Revival of "The Silver King." Chirgwin and Godfrey Going Strong at the Tivoli. the Programme at the Palace. People Prominent: Mr. R.G. Knowles. Everybody's Whereabouts—Items of Interest—News and Notes from Round About. Theatre Royal

Referee · Wednesday 27 January 1897 · page 7

Saloon, if ever has a smarter first act been seen in Sydney than that of "Cheer, Boys, Cheer," which Mr. Rignold produced on Saturday night. The entire piece is distinctly…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Presentation Theatre Night

The Australian Star · Thursday 28 January 1897 · page 4

A notification appears in our advertisements on Page 1 that the prizes won at the intercolonial challenge sailing races and the all-comers' sculls race…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Art Gallery. Recent Additions. From South Australia. The New Pictures-Subjects of the Artists--Attractive Works

The Australian Star · Friday 29 January 1897 · page 5

The new canvases from South Australia that have been hung in the National Gallery of Sydney are important, inasmuch as they represent some…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Concert at North Sydney

Evening News · Friday 29 January 1897 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

A successful concert was held in the North Sydney School of Arts on Wednesday night in aid of the organ fund of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Ridge-street. There was a large and…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Gipsy Dance

The Catholic Press · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 13

The gipsy tea and dance held in the Exhibition Building on Tuesday evening January 19, in aid of the Southern Cross Stall Grand Australian Fair, was a great…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

Theatre Findings

Evening News · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 1

"It is singular," said a ticket-taker at a well-known theatre, "how many and what a variety of things are left in the theatre by forgetful people. Things found we label with date and…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Theatre Royal

Evening News · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 3

"Cheer, Boys, Cheer," which has been such a pronounced success at the Theatre Royal throughout the week, will be repeated to-night by the Rignold Dramatic Company. The piece has been…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Palace Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 10

Mr. Harry Rickards to-night opens his season at the Palace Theatre, of which playhouse he is now sole lessee and manager. Mr. Harrie Skinner, who was so long at the Tivoli Theatre, will be retained as…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Tivoli Theatre

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 January 1897 · page 10

This afternoon and evening there will be a new programme at the [?]voli Thestre, where Mr. Rickard[?]'s company will be joined by Mr. Will Crackles and "My Fancy," Mr. G. H. Chirgwin will very…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →