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An extensive report on the Lyster Opera Troupe is followed by reviews of the productions of Richard Brinsley Butler Sheridan's Pizarro, a Tragedy and the 'burlesque portion' of W. M. Akhurst's Tom Tom the Piper's Son, and Mary Mary Quite Contrary; or, Harlequin Piggy Wiggy, and the Good Child's History of England at the Theatre Royal.

Jaques' theatre round-up concludes with some comments on the performances of the Japanese acrobatic troupe at the Princess's Theatre.

Notes

  • Epigraph: 'Give me leave/ To speak my mind.' - Shakespeare

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    y separately published work icon The Australasian vol. 4 no. 95 (New Series) 25 January 1868 7764805 1868 newspaper issue

    This issue of the Australasian also includes:

    • advertisements for: 'Whitehead's new map of Victoria'; a British art journal, Chromolithograph; the official post office Directory of Victoria; an electors handbook; a range of annuals, almanacs and dictionaries; a 'handbook for the guidance of common schools'; valentines; cordial making instructions; and The Australian Cookery Book (all on p. 98)
    • miscellaneous anecdotes (p. 102)
         1868     pg. 113-114
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