Nymph of the Botany Swamps; or, The Knight and the Naiads single work   musical theatre  
Alternative title: The Nymph of Botany Swamp; Nymph of the Botany Swamps; or, The Knight and the Naiads; Being a Water Wagtail, Founded on the Legend of 'Lurline'
Adaptation of The Nymph of the Lurleyburg; or, The Knight and the Naiads H. J. Byron , 1859 single work musical theatre
Issue Details: First known date: 1868... 1868 Nymph of the Botany Swamps; or, The Knight and the Naiads
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Production Details

  • Performed at the Royal Victoria Theatre, Sydney, 30 December 1868.

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First known date: 1868
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Entertainments : The Royal Victoria Theatre 1869 single work review
— Appears in: The Freeman's Journal , 2 January vol. 20 no. 1343 1869; (p. 15)
— Review of Nymph of the Botany Swamps; or, The Knight and the Naiads 1868 single work musical theatre
Royal Victoria Theatre : Mistletoe Bough, &c. 1868 single work advertisement
— Appears in: The Freeman's Journal , 26 December vol. 19 no. 1342 1868; (p. 15)

An advertisement for the Royal Victoria Theatre production of C. A. Somerset's Mistletoe Bough and the (unnamed) burlesque Nymphs of the Botany Swamps on 26 December 1868.
Royal Victoria Theatre : [Mistletoe Bough, &c.] 1868 single work column
— Appears in: The Freeman's Journal , 26 December vol. 19 no. 1342 1868; (p. 10)

A column noting that the Royal Victoria Theatre 'has been taken for a dramatic season and is to be opened on Boxing night, under the management of Mr. Lionel Harding, with Miss Rosa Cooper as directress ... The pieces billed for the opening night are: the spectacular drama the Misletoe Bough [sic] and an extravaganza, expressly localised for this theatre, entitled the Nymphs of the Botany Swamps.'
Victoria Theatre : [The Poacher's Wife, &c.] 1868 single work review
— Appears in: The Empire , 31 December no. 5338 1868; (p. 2)
— Review of The Poacher's Wife 1847 single work drama ; Nymph of the Botany Swamps; or, The Knight and the Naiads 1868 single work musical theatre

A review of the 30 December 1868 Royal Victoria Theatre production of The Poacher's Wife. The review also notes: 'The entertainments were concluded by a most excellent burlesque, full of local hits of great humour, in which Miss Rosa Cooper as Sir Rupert, and Mr. Andrews as Seneschal were highly successful.' The burlesque referred to is Nymph of the Botany Swamps; or, The Knight and the Naiad.
Royal Victoria Theatre : [The Mistletoe Bough, &c.] 1868 single work column
— Appears in: The Empire , 30 December no. 5337 1868; (p. 2)

The Empire notes the productions of The Mistletoe Bough and The Knight and the Naiads at the newly re-opened Royal Victoria Theatre. The writer concludes: 'The theatre has been very handsomely decorated, and the scenery and appliances are in every way perfect. The management may anticipate a very successful season.'
Victoria Theatre : [The Poacher's Wife, &c.] 1868 single work review
— Appears in: The Empire , 31 December no. 5338 1868; (p. 2)
— Review of The Poacher's Wife 1847 single work drama ; Nymph of the Botany Swamps; or, The Knight and the Naiads 1868 single work musical theatre

A review of the 30 December 1868 Royal Victoria Theatre production of The Poacher's Wife. The review also notes: 'The entertainments were concluded by a most excellent burlesque, full of local hits of great humour, in which Miss Rosa Cooper as Sir Rupert, and Mr. Andrews as Seneschal were highly successful.' The burlesque referred to is Nymph of the Botany Swamps; or, The Knight and the Naiad.
Entertainments : The Royal Victoria Theatre 1869 single work review
— Appears in: The Freeman's Journal , 2 January vol. 20 no. 1343 1869; (p. 15)
— Review of Nymph of the Botany Swamps; or, The Knight and the Naiads 1868 single work musical theatre
Royal Victoria Theatre : [The Mistletoe Bough, &c.] 1868 single work column
— Appears in: The Empire , 30 December no. 5337 1868; (p. 2)

The Empire notes the productions of The Mistletoe Bough and The Knight and the Naiads at the newly re-opened Royal Victoria Theatre. The writer concludes: 'The theatre has been very handsomely decorated, and the scenery and appliances are in every way perfect. The management may anticipate a very successful season.'
Royal Victoria Theatre : [Mistletoe Bough, &c.] 1868 single work column
— Appears in: The Freeman's Journal , 26 December vol. 19 no. 1342 1868; (p. 10)

A column noting that the Royal Victoria Theatre 'has been taken for a dramatic season and is to be opened on Boxing night, under the management of Mr. Lionel Harding, with Miss Rosa Cooper as directress ... The pieces billed for the opening night are: the spectacular drama the Misletoe Bough [sic] and an extravaganza, expressly localised for this theatre, entitled the Nymphs of the Botany Swamps.'
Royal Victoria Theatre : Mistletoe Bough, &c. 1868 single work advertisement
— Appears in: The Freeman's Journal , 26 December vol. 19 no. 1342 1868; (p. 15)

An advertisement for the Royal Victoria Theatre production of C. A. Somerset's Mistletoe Bough and the (unnamed) burlesque Nymphs of the Botany Swamps on 26 December 1868.
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