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Douglas William Jerrold's drama The Housekeeper; or, The White Rose is included in AustLit because it was produced in Australian theatres during the colonial era.
Production Details
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First produced at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London, England 17 July 1833.
Source: Nicoll, Allardyce. A History of English Drama 1660-1900 Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1966.
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Performed 'for the first time in this Colony' at Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, New South Wales, 10 May 1838.
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Royal Victoria Theatre : The Housekeeper &c.
1838
single work
advertisement
— Appears in: Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser , 24 May vol. 36 no. 4022 1838; (p. 3) Commercial Journal and Advertiser , 23 May vol. 4 no. 269 1838; (p. 1)Advertisement for performance at the Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, on 24 May 1838 to include the 'Comedy, in Two Acts, entitled The Housekeeper', the 'Burletta called One Hour' and the 'Laughable farce called The Irishman in London'. The performance included "The Highland Fling"'danced by Miss Lazar; the 'popular Song of "Hip Hip Hurrah," [performed] by Mrs [Dinah] Murray'; and a 'New Song, [performed] by Mr [Arthur] Falchon, called "Victoria, the Pride of Our Isles."'
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The Theatre
1838
single work
review
— Appears in: Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser , 19 May vol. 36 no. 4020 1838; (p. 2)
— Review of Rule a Wife and Have a Wife 1624 single work drama ; The Honest Thieves 1797 single work drama ; Mrs G 1831 single work musical theatre ; The Housekeeper; or, The White Rose 1833 single work drama -
Royal Victoria Theatre : The Housekeeper &c.
1838
single work
advertisement
— Appears in: Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser , 12 May vol. 36 no. 4017 1838; (p. 3) Commercial Journal and Advertiser , 12 May vol. 4 no. 266 1838; (p. 1)Advertisement for performance at the Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, on 12 May 1838 to include the 'Douglas Jerrolds Comedy, in Two Acts, entitled The Housekeeper' and the 'laughable farce, called Mrs. G'.
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Royal Victoria Theatre : The Housekeeper &c.
1838
single work
advertisement
— Appears in: Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser , 10 May 1838 vol. 36 no. 4016 1838; (p. 3)An advertisement for performance on 10 May 1838. The advertisement concludes with the note that 'Sheridan Knowles' admired Tragedy of Virginius' is '[i]n preparation , and to be produced on Monday next, with new Scenery, Dresses and Decorations ...'
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Royal Victoria Theatre : The Housekeeper &c.
1838
single work
advertisement
— Appears in: Commercial Journal and Advertiser , 13 June vol. 4 no. 275 1838; (p. 1) Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser , 14 June 1838 vol. 36 no. 4031 1838; (p. 3)Advertisement for a performance at the Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, on 14 June 1838 of 'Douglas Jerrold's admired Drama, entitled the Housekeeper', the 'Domestic Drama, in One Act, entitled the Daughter' and a 'laughable Farce called The Original'.
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The Theatre
1838
single work
review
— Appears in: Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser , 19 May vol. 36 no. 4020 1838; (p. 2)
— Review of Rule a Wife and Have a Wife 1624 single work drama ; The Honest Thieves 1797 single work drama ; Mrs G 1831 single work musical theatre ; The Housekeeper; or, The White Rose 1833 single work drama -
Royal Victoria Theatre : The Housekeeper &c.
1838
single work
advertisement
— Appears in: Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser , 10 May 1838 vol. 36 no. 4016 1838; (p. 3)An advertisement for performance on 10 May 1838. The advertisement concludes with the note that 'Sheridan Knowles' admired Tragedy of Virginius' is '[i]n preparation , and to be produced on Monday next, with new Scenery, Dresses and Decorations ...'
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Royal Victoria Theatre : The Housekeeper &c.
1838
single work
advertisement
— Appears in: Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser , 12 May vol. 36 no. 4017 1838; (p. 3) Commercial Journal and Advertiser , 12 May vol. 4 no. 266 1838; (p. 1)Advertisement for performance at the Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, on 12 May 1838 to include the 'Douglas Jerrolds Comedy, in Two Acts, entitled The Housekeeper' and the 'laughable farce, called Mrs. G'.
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Royal Victoria Theatre : The Housekeeper &c.
1838
single work
advertisement
— Appears in: Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser , 24 May vol. 36 no. 4022 1838; (p. 3) Commercial Journal and Advertiser , 23 May vol. 4 no. 269 1838; (p. 1)Advertisement for performance at the Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, on 24 May 1838 to include the 'Comedy, in Two Acts, entitled The Housekeeper', the 'Burletta called One Hour' and the 'Laughable farce called The Irishman in London'. The performance included "The Highland Fling"'danced by Miss Lazar; the 'popular Song of "Hip Hip Hurrah," [performed] by Mrs [Dinah] Murray'; and a 'New Song, [performed] by Mr [Arthur] Falchon, called "Victoria, the Pride of Our Isles."'
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Royal Victoria Theatre : The Housekeeper &c.
1838
single work
advertisement
— Appears in: Commercial Journal and Advertiser , 13 June vol. 4 no. 275 1838; (p. 1) Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser , 14 June 1838 vol. 36 no. 4031 1838; (p. 3)Advertisement for a performance at the Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, on 14 June 1838 of 'Douglas Jerrold's admired Drama, entitled the Housekeeper', the 'Domestic Drama, in One Act, entitled the Daughter' and a 'laughable Farce called The Original'.
