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Theatre Royal advertisement 1833

Theatre Royal advertisement 1833

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(Sydney Morning Herald, 16 December 1833)

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Barnett Levey's Theatre Royal

The first commercial theatre in Sydney had a shaky start, and its owner Barnett Levey had problems with licensing, financing and bankruptcy. Despite this, it saw the first professional production of Shakespeare in Australia and formed part of the foundation of Sydney's ongoing theatrical culture.

Circus

Circus has been part of Sydney's entertainment since the 1840s and hardly a year has passed since then without a circus in town. Sydney performers have gone on to international careers in the arena and have returned triumphant, and circus skills and acts became part of the city's thriving vaudeville and theatre scene.

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Barnett Levey's Theatre Royal

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First permanent theatre in Australia, operated by Barnett Levey. Built in George Street behind the Royal Hotel in 1829 and officially licensed in 1832, the theatre closed in 1838 and the building was destroyed by fire in 1840.