 Event |
For the Benefit of Mrs Weston
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| Venue |
Saloon of the Royal Hotel (1832-1840), Sydney, NSW |
| First Date |
6 June 1833 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Description |
ON THURSDAY EVENING NEXT JUNE 6th, being for the Benefit of MRS. WESTON, Will be performed for the first time, at THIS THEATRE, the celebrated Drama, in five Acts, by KOTZEBUE, called, THE STRANGER, The part of Mrs. Haller by Mrs. WESTON, THE SONG OF " THE MOUNTAIN MAID," BY AN AMATEUR. THE CELEBRATED DANCE. "THE HIGHLAND FLING," BY MR. MACKIE. The much-admired Cavatina, called, "LILLIES FAIR," BY MRS. WESTON. THE COMIC SONG OF "POOR LITTLE MOE." The whole to conclude with the Laughable and Favourite Farce of "MONSIEUR TONSON," |
| Description Source |
Advertisement |
| Primary Genre |
Music Theatre
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| Secondary Genre |
Benefit Performance
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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| Production Nationality |
Australia
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| Further Information |
This performance was postponed due to the death of Mrs Weston (Laverty) husband. The program as eventually performed on 15 June was completely different to this advertised one.
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Source |
| Source |
Description |
| Newspaper |
Advertising (1833, June 1). The Sydney Monitor (NSW : 1828 - 1838), p. 3 (AFTERNOON). Retrieved September 23, 2019, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article32143854 |
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| Event Identifier |
147417 |
| Dataset |
AusStage |
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