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| Theatre Royal 1869 (1st) | |
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Townsville's 1st Theatre Royal opened 7th July 1869 (ref: P.138 "Pattern of Pubs") opened 19th Aug 1869 (ref: P.85 "Gateway to a Golden Land") Located next to The Commercial Hotel (now Lang's Hotel, Flinders St East) Proprietor: Mr Bridge Manager: Mr Thomas Fawcett (well known local actor) following is an excerpt from "Gateway to a Golden Land" - "Socially, life had become much livelier. There were still ball and dinners, but more regular entertainment was now provided by two theatres. The Theatre Royal was the first to open on 19 August 1869 under the management of the well-known actor Thomas Fawcett. One of the first programmes offered was a concert by Madame Carandini, Miss Rosina Carandini, Miss Fannie Carandini, and Mr Walter Sherwin. The Theatre Royal was soon opposed by the Exchange Assembly Rooms run by Mrs Poole." Saturday 6th November 1869 "MY SON DIANA" & "GRAND CONCERT" The following is a reproduction of an advertisement for an event at the Theatre Royal: Theatre Royal Townsville Stage Manager Mr T. Fawcett _______ Saturday November 6 _______ under the distinguished patronage at the CRICKETERS WITH A POWERFUL COMPANY comprising the following TALENTED ARTISTS MISS CREED ROYAL MISS PATTY HOLT MISS L. EVANS Mr TOM FAWCETT and Mr Sam. Poole _______ The entertainment will commence with the charming comedy entitled MY SON DIANA with the following powerful cast Mr Septimus Smith Mr T. W. Fawcett Mr Calpepper Mr Sam Poole John Miss Evans Diana Miss Creed Royal Louisa Miss Patty Holt _______ After which GRAND CONCERT! Miss CREED ROYAL Miss L. EVAN Miss PATTY HOLT |
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