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Tower of Nestle was adapted by several writers including separate adaptations by George Almar and H. M. Milner in 1832. AustLit has not yet established which of the earlier versions was produced in Sydney, New South Wales, in 1838.
Production Details
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First produced in England probably in 1832.
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Performed at the Theatre Royal Sydney, New South Wales, February and March 1838.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Theatre Royal, Sydney : The Married Bachelor &c.
1838
single work
advertisement
— Appears in: Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser , 17 March vol. 36 no. 3093 1838; (p. 3) Commercial Journal and Advertiser , 17 March vol. 4 no. 250 1838; (p. 1)Advertisement for: Performance on 17 March 1838 of: ‘for the last time this season, the laughable Farce of The Married Bachelor, or, Master and Man', [P. P. O'Callaghan, 1821]; ‘to conclude with ... the Melo-Drama of Tower of Nesle, or, The Chamber of Death’
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The Theatre
1838
single work
review
— Appears in: Commercial Journal and Advertiser , 24 February vol. 4 no. 244 1838; (p. 2)
— Review of Billy Taylor, or, The Gay Young Fellow 1829 single work drama ; Tower of Nesle, or, The Chamber of Death 1832 single work dramaA review of the performance of the plays at the Theatre Royal, Sydney on 22 February 1838.
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Theatre Royal, Sydney : Charles the Second &c.
1838
single work
advertisement
— Appears in: Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser , 22 March vol. 36 no. 3095 1838; (p. 3) Commercial Journal and Advertiser , 21 March vol. 4 no. 251 1838; (p. 1)Advertisement for performance at the Theatre Royal, Sydney, on 22 March 1838 of: ‘the Petite Comedy, entitled Charles the Second, or, The Merry Monarch’ [John Howard Payne, 1824]. 'In the course of the Piece [Charles the Second], Mrs. [Anne] Clarke will sing the favorite Songs of 'Why did I Love,' the 'Banks of the Blue Moselle,' and the duet of 'My Pretty Page look afar' with Mrs [Maria] Taylor. The performance concluded with the Historical Drama in three Acts, called Tower of Nesle ’.
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Theatre Royal, Sydney : Billy Taylor &c.
1838
single work
advertisement
— Appears in: Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser , 22 February vol. 36 no. 3083 1838; (p. 3) Commercial Journal and Advertiser , 21 February vol. 4 no. 243 1838; (p. 1)Advertisement for: Performance on 22 February 1838 of: 'the Burlesque Nautical Burletta, in Two Acts, entitled Billy Taylor, or, The Gay Young Fellow', [John Baldwin Buckstone, 1829]; and ‘to conclude with (for the first time this Season) The Historical Drama, in 3 Acts, called Tower of Nesle, or, The Chamber of Death’.
The advertisement ends with the public being ’most respectfully informed that the Grand Romantic Drama of Faustus, with new scenery, machinery, dresses, etc, is in active preparation and will shortly be produced.’
An advertisement for performance at the Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, on 22 February 1838 to include the 'Burlesque Nautical Burletta, in Two Acts, entitled Billy Taylor', and the 'Historical Drama, in 3 acts, called, The Tower of Nesle'. Advance notice of forthcoming production of the 'Grand Romantic Drama of Faustus'.
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The Theatre
1838
single work
review
— Appears in: Commercial Journal and Advertiser , 24 February vol. 4 no. 244 1838; (p. 2)
— Review of Billy Taylor, or, The Gay Young Fellow 1829 single work drama ; Tower of Nesle, or, The Chamber of Death 1832 single work dramaA review of the performance of the plays at the Theatre Royal, Sydney on 22 February 1838.
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Theatre Royal, Sydney : The Married Bachelor &c.
1838
single work
advertisement
— Appears in: Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser , 17 March vol. 36 no. 3093 1838; (p. 3) Commercial Journal and Advertiser , 17 March vol. 4 no. 250 1838; (p. 1)Advertisement for: Performance on 17 March 1838 of: ‘for the last time this season, the laughable Farce of The Married Bachelor, or, Master and Man', [P. P. O'Callaghan, 1821]; ‘to conclude with ... the Melo-Drama of Tower of Nesle, or, The Chamber of Death’
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Theatre Royal, Sydney : Billy Taylor &c.
1838
single work
advertisement
— Appears in: Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser , 22 February vol. 36 no. 3083 1838; (p. 3) Commercial Journal and Advertiser , 21 February vol. 4 no. 243 1838; (p. 1)Advertisement for: Performance on 22 February 1838 of: 'the Burlesque Nautical Burletta, in Two Acts, entitled Billy Taylor, or, The Gay Young Fellow', [John Baldwin Buckstone, 1829]; and ‘to conclude with (for the first time this Season) The Historical Drama, in 3 Acts, called Tower of Nesle, or, The Chamber of Death’.
The advertisement ends with the public being ’most respectfully informed that the Grand Romantic Drama of Faustus, with new scenery, machinery, dresses, etc, is in active preparation and will shortly be produced.’
An advertisement for performance at the Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, on 22 February 1838 to include the 'Burlesque Nautical Burletta, in Two Acts, entitled Billy Taylor', and the 'Historical Drama, in 3 acts, called, The Tower of Nesle'. Advance notice of forthcoming production of the 'Grand Romantic Drama of Faustus'.
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Theatre Royal, Sydney : Charles the Second &c.
1838
single work
advertisement
— Appears in: Sydney Gazette and New South Wales Advertiser , 22 March vol. 36 no. 3095 1838; (p. 3) Commercial Journal and Advertiser , 21 March vol. 4 no. 251 1838; (p. 1)Advertisement for performance at the Theatre Royal, Sydney, on 22 March 1838 of: ‘the Petite Comedy, entitled Charles the Second, or, The Merry Monarch’ [John Howard Payne, 1824]. 'In the course of the Piece [Charles the Second], Mrs. [Anne] Clarke will sing the favorite Songs of 'Why did I Love,' the 'Banks of the Blue Moselle,' and the duet of 'My Pretty Page look afar' with Mrs [Maria] Taylor. The performance concluded with the Historical Drama in three Acts, called Tower of Nesle ’.
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