Weekly Theatre Listings Across Australian Cities
Melbourne and Sydney stages feature Winnie Broohe and Dick Whitington while Melbourne shows Majeney and The Easiest Way. Brisbane and Adelaide run Tivoli houses with varied acts including royal pageants and local celebrity performances. venues include The Easiest Way and King’s Aladdin in city theatres.
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Melbourne
Tiooll
Winnie Broohe
Witow
Mee Majeney
Dick Whitington
Royal
King's
Aladdin
Tussa
Sydney Theatre Season Highlights Draw Crowds
The Melbourne and Sydney stage scene features Alten Doone in New York style derision with Lucky O Shea and Miss Muriel Starie, while Miss Starie departs after teaching lessons. The Criterion hosts Daddy Long Legs revival, followed by a slate of productions at Her Majesty’s Sydney and the Tivoli. Rita Reeve ends Melbourne run as Yauteville gains vogue at Tivoli with Annette George and others. Major theatre figures including James, McDonalds, and Parkes bring ballet and revues to Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney stages with new comedies and musical acts enticing strong crowds and busy itineraries.
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Daddy Long Lege
Criterion Theatre
Diss Kathlene
MacDonaldls Sesson
Mel
Mise MacDonella
Sydney
Rita Reeve
Melbourne
Yauteville
Peter Dawnnn
Bea
Annette George
The
Arahara
Skating Novala
Belle Sylvis
Kate Gourlay
Fred Blaets
Samlin and
Mack
Sydney Shows Of The Week At The Theatre
The introduction into a new ballet bound to please remains a highlight of the otherwise popular program. Notable acts include Mr Frank Wil fem of Adelaide and Ethel Vaugn with two colored performers, while Lileen Boyd Marie Fata and Wellie Leach provide strong musical numbers. Little Jean Welch shines with vocal and dance. Prince Charming is praised for its charm and humor, with applause for the entire lively lineup.
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Sydney
Gye
Frank Wil Fem
Adelaide
Phil Soin
Ethel Vaugn
Snd
Nieman and Kennedy
Lileen Boyd
Marie Fata
Wellie Leach
Prince Charming
Celia Ghilon
Joan of
Little Jean Welch
Royal Strollers Change Upset at Playhouse Stage
The Royal Sirliery show at the Playhouse features Sydney James revetting old tunes and Shakespeare, with burlesque interruptions and mixed reviews. Geo. Dearond, Mise Rossiter, Miss Souier perform while jokes about patrons and theatrical ambitions frame the evening, as new acts like Aladdin are announced for a later time.
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Playhouse
Sydney James
Korea
Julie
James Id Geo. Dearond
Mise Rossiter
Che
Ay Borteo
Souier
Desay
Isang Mand
Gedant
Jarces
Petksie
Billy Fas
James
Nebeeen
Nese Geage Graystone
Daddy Leng Legs Reappears in Sydney Theatre Review
A Sydney crowd welcomed the revival of Daddy Leng Legs at the Criterion Theatre on Saturday night. The show featured Judy Abbott as the hopeful Judy Pendleton and Charlex Waldron as the benevolent bachelor, with strong turns by Temple, Miss Ghilonl, and Ceila Kitomi, while Audrey Wort and Cotiie Hardwicke impressed as Julia Pendleton and Eile McBride. The production boasted a charity angle, a large cast of orphans, and a nod to Beatrice Yaldwyn and other performers in a lively, sentiment-tinged review.
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Daddy Lang
Criterion
Duneal
Chan Nurnot
Havhlene McDowell
Bretey
Judy Abbott
Sydney
Jervis Pendleton
Ramones
Charlex Waldron
Katie Tewete
Maggie Moore
Mra
Temple
Cyril Ritchard
James McBride
Audrey Wort
Cotiie Hardwicke
Julia Pendleton
Eile McBride
Soay
College
Olive Witon
Gaiety Girl Weds Peer in London Royal Society Tie
Miss Eileen Boyd, Australian performer, returned from abroad to wed a British peer. The marriage linked theater royalty with Anglo Australian arts circles. Boyd had debuted in London and built a reputation through engagements in comedy and musical theatre, later securing ongoing engagements with notable theatres.
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Macy Inca
Peerege
Trae Richards
Vircounters Grumlanrig
Justice Matutteret
Queensberry
Leone
de' Attest
Caraoay
Theosare and Co
Gluirey Flece
Marriacs
Viscauniere
Eileen Boyd
Quiniel
Ayne Abevet
Big
Byanev
London
Ehi
Henry ‘Wood and Whitney
Dockridge
Sacs
Mies Boyd
Cementis
cwWic
Hatin
Ours
Bean
Nine
Steen
Dream of Gerontine troupe stalls amid royal fare
A chaotic account describes performances at the Queen's Fall with mentions of the Marquis of Queensberry and Viscount Dramianius. It notes a Royal Opera Company tour of New Zealand with Florence Heung and Britt Smithy, bringing Oh Oh Delphine and The Red Widow. The piece hints at staged reviews, aristocratic audiences, and a Wellington opening.
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Spats
Gerontine
Geweld Roll
Chara Butt
Merk Hambourg
Royal Comic Opera Company
New Zealand
Florence Heung
Reems
Onesie Britt Smithy
Othera
Mantallan
the Red Widow
Delphine
George Highland
America
Jaauter
Wellington
Fragmentary theatre notes hint at six week revival run
The piece mentions a planned six week revival season at the Tivall with Tim Graig giving a goodwill speech. It references Marquié sister-in-law Emily, Cady, Lori store, and performers including Zillah the baby Baale with a railing floglete, all within a chaotic, unclear narrative about a fight and a theatre programme.
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Emily
Cady
Boba
Lori
Stu
Duli
Jac Wichenger
Ierean
Walter Bentley Testimonial in Sydney drawing praise for veteran actor
A historic tribute in Sydney honors Walter Bentley with widespread acclaim from admirers across Australia. The piece outlines Bentley's career from apprentice on the Colonial Eignire in 1863 to leading roles with Auckland and Sydney companies, noting his influence on theatre and his support of the acting community through decades.
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Walter Bentley
Sidney
Thea Haba
Hetley
Ile Huney
Julge Backhouse
James Chalmers
Tashyshire
B.C. Hagon
Mictarosh
Aschd Barkhill
Richard ‘Teece
Gerald Marr Thowman
Oak
Nickety
Nidte
Charles Wyndhamn
Theskeyens Don
Ash
DE | Seen & Famone Edimiureiy Prescher
Titan
Minatu
Seer Feng Lompany
Uiine Sevestion
Wit Puccese Lach
Elrence
Richard Lit
Civitan the Bell
Mais Feet
Evalacho
Tangy
Taske Harass
Ciel Annes
Macbeth
Earl of
Leles
Gdi
Fair and Warmth in Dust Ten Genepapa and the Playwright
A fragmentary reminiscence discusses a dilettante young man, pale and alone, from Cleveland, who drafts manuscripts and wires responses to a Broadway opportunity. It notes his four copy attempts, the reactions of editors and the impact on the author who later wrote Broadway hits Seven Days and Weir and Warmer, as described by the San Francisco Chronicle.
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New York
Cleveland
Swinsen
Pradterts
Avery Haywood
Broadway
Dent
San Francisco Chronicle
Lauder to Aid Soldiers with War Effort Show in Pacific Season
The article notes Harry Lauder’s Pacific season engagement to support soldiers and the Inter Rations YMCA. He plans camp appearances and fundraising, then to devote time to wounded survivors and work for soldiers for the duration of the war.
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Harry Lauder
Pacific
Congr
United States
Deal Beothh
Nora
YMCA
Hin Qutt
Aden
Frisco Chronicle
Loudertus
Scotland
Melbourne Theatre Holds Nine Week Pantomime Run
The Aladdin musical plays in Melbourne face a long run with a midseason pause for Muster. Pauline Bindley stars with Mrs Maciel Stuer and Mr JB in a strong cast delivering pageantry and music. Tivill and Theatre Rove engage full houses as critics note solid acting and dramatic turns. Winnie Brooke leads a continuing engagement as the show heads toward the end of the run.
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Milk
Milk Vets Peart
Pauline Bindiey
Anttoverny
Ty ‘Ehich Ie
Ind
Maggie Moore
Walter
Winnie Brooke
Tivill
Melbourne
Reeve
Andrews
Aladdin
King Boyt
Widiwo Twanker
Mitchen
Jokes and Souls Reel at National Theatre Evening
A brief entertainment item notes a performer at the National Theatre, under manager Mr. Rey Cartie, presenting a theatrical piece titled Trafic in Souls. The show unfolds amid hot Temper scene and features a solo act by a hushed jesting tenor.
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Vauseville Jypil
Rey Cartie
Trafic
National Theatre
Adelaide Nantomime Jeek and the Beanstalk Ends Early
A Tivell Theatre crowd faced abrupt show disruption as the pantomime Jeek and the Beanstalk failed to start after doors closed before Saturday afternoon performance. The company’s popularity appeared to waver and audience members exited.
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Lige Crawds
Tivell Theatre
Kamer Sihue
Baer
Taal
New Zealand Theatre Scene Bridges Auckland and Wellington
Wellington reports a lively theatre season with Mr Jack Wellee Shathee and Mr W J Cashro presenting in Wellington and Auckland. A return Wellington season is planned as tours move through Dunedin Christchurch and Wellington. The Christchurch season at the Royal Theatre and Opera House receives praise while Edward Rose (Smith) noted as a veteran stage hand passes away aged 81. The J Williamson Music Comedy Company finishes Wellington tour and arrives in Christchurch with two film bill at Grand Opera House. Police censors review moving pictures with nineteen titles passing for screening.
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Wellington
His Majesty's Theatre
Aucklend
Jack Wellee
W. J. Cashro
Auckland
Lo Bates
Rewe
Fuller Drewe
Soaney
Wharton
Sydney
New Zealand
Ming Marie
Tempest
Dunedin
Christchurch
Sesson
Alan Oyatiol
Sean
Cathedral City
Cambridge
Oxford
England
Tom Haverly
Taree Company
Seston
Princeas Theatre
Dunes
Beck
Edward Rose
Smith
Roya
Itz
New Jesland
India
Timars
Tosmentren
Christchucen Gaiety
MeRoce
J €. Williamson
Frm
John Wareeike
Sbraned New
Bea Les Wharton
Ells “Malery
Saute” Ville
Flint
Rues Blood
The Cure for Slander and the Cold Driven Banks
A fragmented tale follows Banks's struggle with a cold and slander, his wife and children, a failed loan spree, and a sudden comeback sparked by a crucial client. The narrative blends personal distress with a public gambit, ending in renewed commerce and guarded optimism.
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Peg
Rob
Regal
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Tivoli
Wreten
Bever” Dawson
Veudeyile
Jacke
Alten Doone
Wood” Forune
Lucky O'Shea
Muriel Starie
Motunste
Her Majesty's
Sores James
Recyal Skollars
J.C. Willsremon
Tivell
Bonnie Scotland
Ted
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Jean
Ie All Scar
Campbell
McDonalds
Sermples
Alice Parkes
Parkes
Palace
SeWie
Eleereth
Tait
Bailey
Ghote Newlarwen
King's Theatre
Noilourms
J and
N. Tait
Walist
Cutues
Henrietta
Gonday
Phil Smith
Rayiop
Far Harth
Texas
Vernon Cueaie
Reseen Killen Crroush
Min Vernon Come
Vernon Cantey Shertea
Drs
Owe
Turing Pictures
Mp. Castle
Cospe
Feaparea
Bown
Sammie
Evar
Eaiudy Bowser
Laar Salieday
Shernaon
Cate
Melbourne Theatre Royal
George Tallin
Eppapier
Promie
Retreuer
Artionas Irlik
NEW Eye Ballet
the Tivoli
Syd. James
the Playhouse
Daddy Leng Legs
Celia Kitomi
Une
Pubuherd
Jeanne At Arc
Floy
Kensie
Th Palace
Hetardey
Sailay
Austral
Tie Tivall
Williams
Hugh D. Mcintosh
Williame
Tris
Lady Beaman
Dramianius
Eee
Eka Tata
Tee Mula
Gunnuaheney
Ted Tun
Marquis of Queensberry
Twell Theatres
Robert
Ethel Vaugh
Mildred O'Brien
Tivoli Theatre
Sydney James AB Wigow Twankey, the Dame
Tim
Graig
Blught D. Meinteah
Tivall
Zillah
Bavilas
MANLY
Vera Pearees
Motier
Damonic
Ife
Nvn
Miss Pearce
Wei
Tesheiter
Panvomine
Batuaay
Ae Entiee
Jans Feesna
Hailey
Grane
Urasueton
Alain
Ie Onueriut Lanna
Penita Shou
Tae Panto Bas
Barry Lolping
Med
Bey
Pear
Andrew
Eligionin Wal
Pelénisle Sith
Porgeous
Zola
Becmne
Fred McDonnald
Fred Monument
Leslie ‘Onaghy
Elly Brown
Bert Barton
Bonnie
Vielen
Joe Morris
Arviata
Luterans Ia
Autor. Tings Ams
Wuukmar
Abuad
Interstate News
Hobart
Tivoli Theatre Wier Michal ‘Fiih Teabrms Ltd
Giogracry Wren AW
Ascot
Stina Faye
Vigne Gt Aling
Ty's
Ngeow Komkoutaoene
Dick Whittington
Arta Brule
Heatt&rs Royal Taleo
Muriel Starr
K Dinenis
Levring
Miller’s
Miller's Ostrich
Miller's Feather Shop
Or, Strand
Fitt Street
Police and Firemen’s Hospital Carnival
Royal Agricultural Ground
Vinisha Meer
Bette
Manley
SBI Bank
Boemeatts
Sonde
Eliel
Wumaing
Werner
Art
Bing Boys
Kathlene Macdonell
Palace Tre
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