Bridget O'Brien, Esq.

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Event Bridget O'Brien, Esq.
Venue Victoria Theatre (1891-), Newcastle, NSW
First Date 28 November 1891
Last Date 1 December 1891
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description "The People's Popular Comedian, John F. Sheridan (The Original Widow O'Brien) and his new Musical Comedy Company, in an entirely New Comedy, interspersed with Bright Music, gorgeous costumes, new scenery, complete band chorus and ballet."

Act I - HOME OF RICHARD SPARKS
An Irish Mother-in-law.
Duet, "Life's Mighty Ocean,"
Songs, "Bright Little Glass," "Since Kate Learnt How to Play"

Act II - Scene 1: LAWN TENNIS COURT
A Yankee Mother-in-law. When Mother-in-law meets Mother-in-law then comes the Tongue of War.
Scene 2: THE MOONLIGHT GARDEN PARTY

Act III - Scene 1: THE LAWN TENNIS VOCAL BALLET.
Scene 2: MUSICAL MELANGE AND MOONLIGHT MASQUERADE
Duet and dance, "Dora, I Love Thee," "Days of Gay King Charlie", Introducing "Ye Olde Englysh Gavotte" by Corps de Ballet. Song "Mons," and Gallop, "Du Diable," "Romeo and Juliet,". Duet, "The Little Peach,"

Messrs. Charles and William Bovis in their new sketch, written expressly for them by Mr. Sheridan, "THE LIVING PHOTOGRAPHS," introducing their American Sand Dance, The Hungarian Ballet, introducing Grand Pas Soul by Messrs Bovis Brothers, assisted by Mildred Trigge and Corps de Ballet.
Description Source Advertisement
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Comedy
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Alice Austin Actor
Charles Bovis Actor
William Bovis Actor
Wilfred Carr Actor
Edmund Davis Actor
Julius Erichsen Actor
Alfred James Actor
Burton Royale Actor
Jules Simonson Actor
Stella Tudor Actor
Maud Leamington Actor and Singer
John F Sheridan Actor and Singer
Gracie Whiteford Actor and Singer
J A Robertson Conductor
Burton Royale Music and Lyrics Librettist
John F Sheridan Playwright
Resources
Further Information "Reserved Seats at R. C. Knaggs and Co.'s. Tickets for all parts of the Theatre at the N. J. C. Cigar Divan." Representative for Mr. Sheridan, Fred. W. Duval" "Admission: 4s; 3s; 2s; 1s"
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Mapping Hunter Project
Newspaper
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 133702