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1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work review
— Appears in: The Australasian , 29 August vol. 5 no. 126 (New Series) 1868; (p. 274)

— Review of Paul Pry John Poole , 1825 single work musical theatre ; Milky White Henry Thornton Craven , 1864 single work drama ; The Serious Family Morris Barnett , 1849 single work drama ; Martial, the Adventurer; or, the Merchant's Daughter 1868 single work drama

A review of the performance of John Poole's Paul Pry, Henry Thornton Craven's Milky White and Morris Barnett's The Serious Family at the Theatre Royal, and of Martial, the Adventurer at the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre, Melbourne, August 1868.

1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work review
— Appears in: The Australasian , 22 August vol. 5 no. 125 (New Series) 1868; (p. 242)

— Review of Willy O'Meara; or, The Days of '98 H. J. D'Emden , 1868 single work drama ; Stage Struck William Dimond , 1835 single work drama ; East Lynne John Oxenford , 1866 single work drama ; Much Ado About Nothing William Shakespeare , 1598 single work drama ; Paris the Prince and Helen the Fair ; Or, The Giant Horse and the Siege of Troy W. M. Akhurst , 1868 single work musical theatre

A review of the performances of H. J. D'Ebden's 'Willy O'Meara', William Dimond's Stage Struck and John Oxenford's East Lynne at the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre, and of William Shakespeare's Much Ado about Nothing and W. M. Akhurst's Siege of Troy at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, August 1868.

1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work review
— Appears in: The Australasian , 15 August vol. 5 no. 124 (New Series) 1868; (p. 210)

— Review of The Rivals; or, A Trip to Bath Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan , 1775 single work drama ; The Corsican Brothers Dion Boucicault , 1852 single work drama

A review of the performances of Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan's The Rivals and Dion Boucicault's The Corsican Brothers at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, August 1868.

1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work review
— Appears in: The Australasian , 8 August vol. 5 no. 123 (New Series) 1868;

— Review of London Assurance Dion Boucicault , 1841 single work drama ; The Hunchback James Sheridan Knowles , 1832 single work drama ; Leah the Forsaken John Augustin Daly , 1862 single work drama

A review of the performance of Dion Boucicault's London Assurance and a scene from James Sheridan Knowles's The Hunchback at the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre, 1 August 1868. Jaques pays particular attention to the acting, especially the roles undertaken by Marie St Denis.

Jaques also reviews the performance of John Augustin Daly's Leah the Forsaken at the Theatre Royal, August 1868.

1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work column
— Appears in: The Australasian , 1 August vol. 5 no. 122 (New Series) 1868; (p. 146)

Jaques offers a detailed assessment of the prospects for a re-opened Duke of Edinburgh Theatre (under new management) and notes that the first production, on 1 August 1868, will be Dion Boucicault's comedy London Assurance.

Jaques also comments on productions at other Melbourne theatres and concert halls.

1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work column
— Appears in: The Australasian , 25 July (New Series) vol. 5 no. 121 1868; (p. 114)

Jaques provides an overview of theatrical offerings in Melbourne during the previous week, focusing particularly on the performances of the Nathan Juvenile Troupe at the Theatre Royal and noting W. B. Gill's farewell benefit at the Princess's Theatre. Jaques also reports that the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre is to re-open.

1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work column
— Appears in: The Australasian , 18 July vol. 5 no. 120 (New Series) 1868; (p. 82-83)

Jaques opens with: 'To-night I understand, the Duke of Edinburgh [aka The Haymarket Theatre] is to be closed for a possibly uncertain period. More is the pity, especially as Mr. Bellair and Mr. Gill have made a brave stand against the difficulties which have beset them. They ought to have succeeded, for they have tried very hard to succeed, but as they not succeeded they are to be sympathised with in more than a matter of course fashion, for they began their labours, I am sure, with an honest endeavour to do their best to make the theatre prosperous.'

Jaques reflects that 'three theatres might be made to pay in Melbourne if each would be content to adopt a specific place in the dramatic field of action', but he confesses that 'at this present moment the theatrical horizon in Melbourne looks very gloomy'.

Jaques believes a further factor in the sporadic profitability of Melbourne's theatres is due to the character and business acumen of the managers. While exempting the present managers of the Duke of Edinburgh from his discussion, Jaques considers 'the low ebb to which theatrical institutions have fallen is in some measure due to the discreditable connexion they have formerly had with unprincipled adventurers'.

Finally, Jaques reviews the recent production of No Thoroughfare, noting that is an 'American edition' and 'not the version lately produced at the Adelphi, London'.

1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work review
— Appears in: The Australasian , 11 July vol. 5 no. 119 (New Series) 1868; (p. 50)

— Review of The Octoroon; or, Life in Louisiana Dion Boucicault , 1859 single work drama ; Our City W. B. Gill , 1868 single work drama ; The Ticket-of-Leave Man Tom Taylor , 1863 single work drama

A review of the performances of Dion Boucicault's The Octoroon, of W. B. Gill's Our City, and of Tom Taylor's The Ticket-of-Leave Man, all at the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre, Melbourne, July 1868.

1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work review
— Appears in: The Australasian , 4 July vol. 5 no. 118 (New Series) 1868; (p. 18)

— Review of Our City W. B. Gill , 1868 single work drama
1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work column
— Appears in: The Australasian , 27 June (New Series) vol. 4 no. 117 1868; (p. 818)

In his weekly overview of Melbourne's theatrical life, Jaques concentrates on the return to Melbourne of operatic soprano Anna Bishop and on the farewell performances of actor Walter Montgomery. Jaques also notes the performance of Dion Bouciault's Rip Van Winkle at the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre, mentions the upcoming production of W. B. Gill's Our City ('having been six weeks in preparation'), and comments briefly on the Gourlay family's entertainments at the Polytechnic.

1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work review
— Appears in: The Australasian , 20 June (New Series) vol. 4 no. 116 1868; (p. 786-787)

— Review of Under the Gaslight ; Or, Life and Love in These Times John Augustin Daly , 1867 single work drama

A review of the performance of John Augustin Daly’s Under the Gaslight at the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre, Melbourne, June 1868.

Jaques also reviews the various farewell performances of Walter Montgomery at the Theatre Royal.

1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work review
— Appears in: The Australasian , 13 June vol. 4 no. 115 (New Series) 1868; (p. 754)

— Review of Richelieu; or, The Conspiracy Edward Bulwer Lytton , 1839 single work drama

A review of the performance of Edward Bulwer Lytton's Richelieu at the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre, Melbourne, June 1868.

Jaques also notes briefly productions at the Theatre Royal.

1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work single work column
— Appears in: The Australasian , 6 June vol. 4 no. 114 (New Series) 1868; (p. 722-723)

Jaques provides a detailed report on Walter Montgomery's benefit appearances, particularly his recitals, declaring that Montgomery's rendition of Charles Dickens's 'The Bloomsbury Christening' 'offers one of the most wonderful instances I have seen of facial expression, and the rapidity of the change is no less remarkable than the perfect appropriateness'.

Jaques notes Melbourne's recent theatrical offerings (in less detail than his usual reviews), paying some attention to the production of Dion Boucicault's The Willow Copse at the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre.

1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work review
— Appears in: The Australasian , 23 May vol. 4 no. 112 (New Series) 1868; (p. 658)

— Review of Not a Bad Judge James Robinson Planche , 1848 single work drama ; The Rake's Progress William Leman Rede , 1833 single work drama ; Black-Eyed Susan Douglas William Jerrold , 1829 single work drama

A review of a performance of Jame Robinson Plache's Not a Bad Judge at the Theatre Royal, Melbourne, May 1868, and of William Leman Rede's The Rake's Progress and Douglas William Jerrold's Black-Eyed Susan at the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre (aka Haymarket Theatre), May 1868.

1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work single work review
— Appears in: The Australasian , 16 May vol. 4 no. 111 (New Series) 1868; (p. 626)

— Review of Caste Thomas William Robertson , 1867 single work drama

Jaques' review of a performance of Thomas William Robertson's Caste at the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre is preceded by a lengthy overview of of the career of British actor Charles Panrucker Viner (whose stage name was Charles Vincent). Panrucker died in Melbourne on 10 May 1868 having been thrown by his horse ten days previously.

1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work review
— Appears in: The Australasian , 9 May vol. 4 no. 110 (New Series) 1868; (p. 594)

— Review of The Lady of Lyons; or, Love and Pride Edward Bulwer Lytton , 1838 single work drama ; Macbeth William Shakespeare , 1606 single work drama ; Othello William Shakespeare , 1604 single work drama ; The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare , 1594-1597 single work drama ; Under the Gaslight ; Or, Life and Love in These Times John Augustin Daly , 1867 single work drama

Jaques reviews productions of Lady of Lyons, Macbeth, Othello and The Merchant of Vencie at the Theatre Royal, and Under the Gaslight at the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre, focusing particularly on the quality of the acting.

1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work review
— Appears in: The Australasian , 2 May vol. 4 no. 109 (New Series) 1868; (p. 562)

— Review of Hamlet William Shakespeare , 1600 single work drama ; Much Ado About Nothing William Shakespeare , 1598 single work drama ; Under the Gaslight ; Or, Life and Love in These Times John Augustin Daly , 1867 single work drama

Jaques reviews productions of Hamlet and Much Ado about Nothing at the Theatre Royal, and Under the Gaslight at the Duke of Edinburgh Theatre, focusing particularly on the quality of the acting.

1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work review
— Appears in: The Australasian , 25 April vol. 4 no. 108 (New Series) 1868; (p. 530)

— Review of Caste Thomas William Robertson , 1867 single work drama ; The Water Witches Joseph Stirling Coyne , 1842 single work musical theatre ; Pauline; Or, A Night of Peril 1800 single work drama

A review of the April 1868 Duke of Edinburgh (aka Haymarket) Theatre productions of Thomas William Robertson's Caste and Joseph Stirling Coyne's The Water Witches and the Theatre Royal production of Pauline; or, A Night of Peril.

With the impending closure at the Theatre Royal of local playwright William Akhurst's Paris the Prince and Helen the Fair; Or, The Giant Horse and the Siege of Troy, Jaques hopes for 'more to come' from Akhurst's hand, and expresses 'a strong objection to gentlemen who, being in the colony and writing plays, are put on one side for authors whose only recommendation is that they live on the north side of the equator. I hold to the opinion that we have the materials, and plenty of the workmen too, suitable for the production of suitable plays in the colony.'

1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work review
— Appears in: The Australasian , 18 April vol. 4 no. 107 (New Series) 1868; (p. 498)

— Review of Caste Thomas William Robertson , 1867 single work drama ; Paris the Prince and Helen the Fair ; Or, The Giant Horse and the Siege of Troy W. M. Akhurst , 1868 single work musical theatre

A review of the April 1868 Duke of Edinburgh Theatre production of Thomas William Robertson's Caste and the Theatre Royal's production of William Akhurst's burlesque Paris the Prince and Helen the Fair.

1 The Theatres, &c. Jaques (fl. 1866-1868) , 1868 single work review
— Appears in: The Australasian , 11 April vol. 4 no. 106 (New Series) 1868; (p. 466)

— Review of Acis and Galatea ; Or, The Nimble Nymph and the Terrible Troglodyte F. C. Burnand , 1863 single work musical theatre ; Aladdin 1861 single work musical theatre ; Cricket on the Hearth 1868 single work drama

Jaques reviews several plays in production at Melbourne theatres, focusing mainly on the quality of the acting and the scenery.

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