Lyceum Theatre
When a purely Irish play—comedy or drama— finds favour it will have to be admitted that it must have exceptional merit in the construction or the action. Perhaps "Lady Blarney" is doubly favoured;…
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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1897
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At Her Majesty's Theatre Lucifer's Turn. Clever and Novel
I had the pleasure of witnessing Lucifer's work in connection with the pantomime at Hor Majesty's on Saturday night, and must say that apart from the novelty of the act, it…
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A smoke concert was given at 144 Clarence-street last evening to celebrate the opening of club rooms in connection with the Sydney Warehousemen's Amateur Sports Association. Mr. David Storey,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Footlight Flashes the Panto. Flourishing at Her Majesty's. "Tommy Atkins" Still on Guard at the Royal. Chas. F. M'carthy and "Lady Blarney" at the Lyceum. Last Nights of "Nancy & Co." at the Criterion. Chirgwin Going Very Strong at the Tivoli. The Palaoo Theatre Company Popularising Itself—People Prominent: Chirgwin. Everybody's Whereabouts—Items of Interest—News and Notes. Her Majesty's Theatre
The pantomime seems to be settling down to a solid and successful run. Business all through the holiday time was very big, and Mr. Westmacott ought to fool the calm…
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At the Theatre Royal there is no falling off in the manifestation of popular appreciation of "Tommy Atkins," which has evidently bit the public taste, as Mr. Rigncld is so well able to do…
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Although the public are still manifesting keen appreciation of "Lady Blarney" at the Lyceum Theatre Mr. Chas. F. M Carthy intends to withdraw that piece on the 16th inetant, and replace it with a piece…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Welcome to J. J. KELLY. Entertained at a Smoke Concert
Australia's premier wicket-keeper, Mr. J. J. Kelly, was entertained last night at a complimentary smoke concert in the Paddington Town Hall…
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IN these summer days when the busiest man snatches some leisure from the grasp of business cares and duties, there must come to all, at moments, a consciousness of…
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In Granville, on New Year's Eve, the newly formed Granville Brass Band visited the principal business places and the neighbourhood of several private houses—much to the…
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The management at this house finds no necessity to announce any change in the programme for this evening. The house has been filled to the doors each evening of the weck, and the entertainment…
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The military and spectacular drama, "Tommy Atkins," appears to be exactly to the taste of a very large section of playgoers, and this is attested by the crowded state of the house on each evening during…
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The popularity of " Lady Blarney" does not show any signs of waning. Mr. Charles F. M'Carthy continues to give great delight by his impresonation of Lady Blarney, and aided by a competent company…
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This theatre has been packed each evening a fact that need not occasion surprise, considering the extraordinary list of attractions that are nightly offered. Indeed, there are enough "stars" to make a…
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"Nancy and Co." was performed for the last time yesterday evening. To-night " A Woman of No Importance" will be staged. As has been previously announced, this is Oscar Wilde's last play,…
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The pant[?]mine of "Sinbad the Sailor" seems to be ever increasing in popularity, and during the week some very large audiences were attracted to the theatre. The singing of Miss Esdaile and the acting of…
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At the Palace Theatre to-night a flashlight photograph of the audience will be taken from the stage. As to the performance, it will include the best contributions of the imported company…
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The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, 20th January. NEW YEARS EVE. This period as usual passed off with the…
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The crowded audiences which have been attracted to the Lyceum Theatre during the week sufficiently attest the popularity of "Lady Blarney," as presented by Mr. Charles F. M'Carthy and his "Tommy Atkins" will be repeated to-night at the Theatre Royal by the Rignold Dramatic Company. The drama has been staged regardless of expense, and Mr. George Rignold, who assumes…
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Mr. Rignold has at present no intention of withdrawing "Tommy Atkins." The piece itself is an enjoyable arrangement of effective sensations, and it is capitally acted, Mr. Rignold…
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