A Russian Band
Some little interest attaches to the origin of the Preobrajenski Regiment, whose band drew crowds of excited Parisians to the Opera House recently, and whose presence in the…
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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1898
2,917 stories in Sydney's papers · page 1 of 146
Theatre Royal
Two o'clock is the hour fixed for to-day's matinee of Mr. Rickards's pantomime at the Theatre Royal. Here Mr. Story Gofton plays admirably the part of the Giant Grim Gobbler, swinging his…
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Mr. Harry Richards is billed to sing, and to introduce a London novelty, at the Tivoli tonight. In addition there will be the wonderful Kellinos Athas, and Collins, Mr. Winton, and…
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"Charley's Aunt" is drawing crowded audiences at the Criterion Theatre, where there is sure to be an immense holiday audience this evening. Mr. Frank Thornton excites roars of laughter in the scene in…
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New Year's Day matinee performance at the Lyceum begins, as, at most other playhouses, at 2 o'clock. By this arrangement the playgoer may enjoy to the full the lengthy entertainment, which…
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This afternoon, at 2.30 o'clock, and again in the evening there will be performances of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Henry's Dramatic Company at the Royal Standard Theatre with negro hymns,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Amusements. Her Majesty's Theatre
There will be a matinee performance of "Babes in the Wood" at Her Majesty's Theatre to-day, beginning at 2 o'clock. The new burlesque has been generously staged, the beautiful forest scene,…
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The annual concert of the Highland Society will be held this New Year's Night at the Town Hall. As on former occasions, the committee has organised a strong programme. Mrs. Palmer, the Melbourne…
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The annual concert in connection with the Highland Society will take place in the evening at the Town-hall. The gems of Scottish music will be rendered by a strong array of artists,…
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At the request of parents and friends Mr. T. H. Burrell repeated on Christmas Eve the entertainment recently given by his pupils, and the School of Arts hall was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Give Us a Show. Lyceum Theatre Dick Whittington
OF the different Pantomimes now running in Sydney that which the Messrs MacMahon present at the Lyceum unquestionably adheres most closely to the historic lines of…
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Both the Saturday afternoon and evening performances of "Jack the Giant Killer" at the Royal were witnessed by large and enthusiastic audiences. With such artists as Miss Addie…
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The Criterion Theatre was crowded on Saturday evening, when Mr. Frank Thornton kept the audi[?]nce in constant laughter as " Charley's Aunt." Mr. Carey, too, has now filled in successfully the…
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In spite of the hot weather, counter attractions [?]where, and the fact that many artists engaged [?]y Mr. Rickards are appearing under his management at the Theatre Royal, the general…
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"Dick Whitington Up-to-Date" drew packed audiences at the Lyceum Theatre, where Mr. H. Shine, in the final due with Dick (Miss Faunie Liddiard) interpolated some clever topical lines upon the…
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At the Royal Standard Theatre on Saturday evening "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was produced for the last time by Henry's Dramatic Company. A matinee performance was given on Saturday. Both the day…
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