Advertisement for the benefit performance on 1 September 1838 for Arthur Falchon (active Hobart and Sydney 1837 - 1846) to include a 'powerful Drama, of intense interest, written by Samuel Lover Esq., and performed at the Adelphi Theatre for 170 Nights, with undiminished success, entitled Rory O'More' and the 'serio comic operatic burlesque Burletta, in Two Acts, entitled Othello Travestie'. The advertisement includes a description of the scenes and a list of the actors and the names of the characters they portray for each play. As with most performances, songs are also advertised including 'the celebrated song' Jim Crow and The Peasant Boy '[performed] by a Young Gentleman, his first appearance on any Stage.'
Review of the performance at the Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney on 30 August 1838.
A notice to Mrs Emma Seale from Mr Davis, Bookbinder.
