The Lights o' London

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Event The Lights o' London
Venue Her Majesty's Theatre (1887-1933), Sydney, NSW
First Date 29 August 1888
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Miss NELLIE FARREN and Mr. FRED. LESLIE having expressed a desire on their own behalf and that of
THE LONDON GAIETY COMPANY to witness the LIGHTS O LONDON, Mr. George Rignold and the members of Her Majesty's Company, and the entire staff, have pleasure in availing themselves of the opportunity to do honour to this distinguished company of artistes.
The MANAGEMENT have therefore arranged to give a MATINEE on WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON NEXT, 29th AUGUST, at 2 O'CLOCK
All members of the Theatrical Profession In every branch are cordially invited. Seats will be allotted according to priority of application, A stamped envelope must accompany each request. The matinee will be open to those of the public who may wish to avail themselves of the performance.
PRICES AS USUAL.
Description Source Advertisement
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
J R Greville Actor
George Rignold Actor
Roland Watts Phillips Actor
George Rignold Actor-Manager
George Rignold Director
George Robert Sims Playwright
John Little Scenic Artist
Works
Text Nationality England
Production Nationality Australia
Further Information MY DEAR MR. RIGNOLD.-I am anxious, on behalf of Miss Farren and Mr. Fred Leslie and the members of the London Gaiety Burlesque Company, to express to you our many thanks for the performance you so kindly gave us the opportunity of witnessing on Wednesday last. It is almost needless to say how pleased and gratified we all were, not only to see Mrs. Rignold and yourself, but also the ladies and gen
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Newspaper Advertising (1888, August 25). The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), p. 2. Retrieved October 8, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article13694504
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 171486