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1. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, August 23, 1869. The Management takes great pleasure in announcing an Engagement with the Charming Actress and Vocalist, Rose Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw,) And the Eminent Comedian, Mr. Harry Watkins, These Distinguished Artists will appear in their Grand Romantic Irish Drama. Trodden Down, Or, Under Two Flags, Pronounced by the Press and Public the best Irish drama on the stage. Monday Evening, Aug. 23d, 1869, the Performance will comnence at 8 o'clk, with Overture--"La Part du Diable," Auber, After which will be presented the Thrilling Drama, by Harry Watkins, Esq., entitled Trodden Down, Or, Under Two Flags. Fergus McCarthy, an Exile. The Shingawn, Mr. Harry Watkins ..
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Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 8
2. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, August 27, 1869. Benefit Of the Charming Actress and Vocalist, Rose Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw.) First night of a new and powerful play, Mr. and Mrs. H. Watkins will appear in their Highly Successful GRAND DRAMA OF THE REVOLUTION, founded on a Historical Incident, illustrating American Hearts, American Homes and American Characters, as they existed during the Colonial vassalage of an Empire, from which has arisen A GLORIOUS REPUBLIC OF THIRTY-EIGHT STATES. Friday Evening, August 27th, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture--"La Part du Diable," Auber, To conclude with Mr. Watkins' Popular American Drama, entitled The Pioneer Patriot, or, The Maid of the War-Path. This great Sensational Drama, when originally produced in New York City, ran over One Hundred and Fifty Nights, and has since been played by Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, thoughout Great Britain and the United States, over ONE THOUSAND TIMES. It is replete with Scenes of Thrilling Interest, of the most Exciting and Soul-Stirring Nature, culminating in a Grand Climax of Dramatic Effect. Jocko, the Deformed [his Original Character,] Mr. Harry Watkins ... : Previous to the Drama, a Comic Sketch by Charles Dickens, Esq., presenting Scenes in the Life of An Unprotected Female: Polly Crisp, an Unprotected Female, Rose Watkins ..
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Contributor:
Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 12
3. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, September 2, 1869. Last night but two of the Charming Actress and Vocalist, and Eminent Comedian, Rose and Harry Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw.) Who will appear in a Beautiful Play, acknowledged by the Press and People of Ireland to be the Best Irish Drama Ever written. It is a Truthful and Charming Picture of Domestic Life in the Emerald Isle Depicting, with a Strict Fidelity to Nature, the various Phases of Irish Character, Irish Homes, and Irish Hearts, Thursday Evening, Sept. 2d, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture-Kathleen Mavourneen, Zaulig, After which the beautiful Domestic Drama, in 4 Acts, entitled Kathleen Mavourneen, or, Under the Spell. Kathleen Mavourneen, the gray dawn is breaking, The horn of the hunter is heard on the hill; The lark from her light wing the bright dew is shaking; Kathleen Mavourneen, what, slumbering still? Oh, hast thou forgotten how soon we must sever-- Oh, hast thou forgotten how soon we must part? It may be for years, and it may be forever, Then why art thou silent, the voice of my heart? Kathleen Mavourneen, Rose Watkins ..
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Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 17
4. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, August 26, 1869. Fourth Night, Of the Charming Actress and Vocalist, and Eminent Comedian, Rose and Harry Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw.) Last Night of the Grand Romantic Irish Drama, entitled Trodden Down; or, Under Two Flags, Pronounced by the Press and Public one of the Greatest Dramatic Triumphs of the Day, Received nightly with an enthusiasm that evokes Loud and Spontaneous outbursts of applause, Mingled with Shouts of Laughter. Thursday Evening, Aug. 26th, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture--"La Part du Diable," Auber, After which will be presented the Thrilling Drama, by Harry Watkins, Esq., entitled Trodden Down, or, Under Two Flags. Fergus McCarthy, an Exile. The Shingawn, Mr. Harry Watkins ..
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Contributor:
Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 11
5. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, August 24, 1869. Second Night of the Charming Actress and Vocalist, and Eminent Comedian, Rose and Harry Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw.) These Distinguished Artists will appear in their Grand Romantic Irish Drama, Trodden Down; or, Under Two Flags, Pronounced by the Press and Public one of the Greatest Dramatic Triumphs of the Day, Received last night with an enthusiasm that evoked Loud and Spontaneous outbursts of applause, Mingled with Shouts of Laughter. Tuesday Evening, Aug. 24th, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture--"La Part du Diable," Auber, After which will be presented the Thrilling Drama, by Harry Watkins, Esq., entitled Trodden Down, or, Under Two Flags. Fergus McCarthy, an Exile. The Shingawn, Mr. Harry Watkins ..
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Contributor:
Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 9
6. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, September 1, 1869. Last night but three, Of the Charming Actress and Vocalist, and Eminent Comedian, Rose and Harry Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw.) Who will appear in a Beautiful Play, acknowledged by the Press and People of Ireland to be the BEST IRISH DRAMA Ever written. It is a Truthful and Charming Picture of Domestic Life in the Emerald Isle, Depicting, with a Strict Fidelity to Nature, the various Phases of Irish Character, Irish Homes, and Irish Hearts, Wednesday Evening, Sept. 1, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture--Kathleen Mavourneen, Zaulig, After which the beautiful Domestic Drama, in 4 Acts, entitled Kathleen Mavourneen, or, Under the Spell. Kathleen Mavourneen, the gray dawn is breaking, The horn of the hunter is heard on the hill; The lark from her light wing the bright dew is shaking; Kathleen Mavourneen, what, slumbering still? Oh, hast thou forgotten how soon we must sever- Oh, hast thou forgotten how soon we must part? It may be for years, and it may be forever, Then why art thou silent, the voice of my heart? Kathleen Mavourneen, Rose Watkins ..
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Contributor:
Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 16
7. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, August 28, 1869. Sixth Night, Of the Charming Actress and Vocalist, and Eminent Comedian, Rose and Harry Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw.) These Distinguished Artists will appear in their Grand Romantic Drama of the Pioneer Patriot: Founded on a Historical Incident, illustrating American Hearts, American Homes and American Characters. Saturday Evening, Aug. 28th, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture--"La Part du Diable," Auber, To conclude with Mr. Watkins' Popular American Drama, entitled The Pioneer Patriot, Or, The Maid of the War-Path. This great Sensational Drama has been played by Mr. & Mrs. Watkins, throughout Great Britain and the United States, over ONE THOUSAND TIMES. Jocko, the Deformed [his Original Character], Mr Harry Watkins ... : Previous to the Drama, a Comic Sketch by Charles Dickens, Esq., presenting Scenes in the Life of An Unprotected Female: Polly Crisp, an Unprotected Female, Rose Watkins ..
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Contributor:
Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 13
8. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, September 4, 1869. An Extraordinary Bill For the LAST APPEARANCE of the Eminent Artists, Rose and Harry Watkins, Whose present engagement has greatly deepened the impression made at their former visit, and placed them in the very Front Rank of Philadelphia Favorites, 2 Grand Dramas: Boucicault's Best Play and Watkins' Great National Drama. Jocko and Myles Na-Coppaleen, Harry Watkins. Eily O'Connor and Isabel Carlton, Rose Watkins. Saturday Evening, Sept'r 4th, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture-Flotte Bursche, Suppe, After which Boucicault's Popular Drama of The Colleen Bawn, or, The Brides of Garryowen. Eily O'Conner, the Colleen Bawn, with Songs, Rose Watkins ... : To conclude with Mr. Watkins' Popular American Drama, entitled The Pioneer Patriot, or, The Maid of the War-Path. Jocko, the Deformed, [his Original Character,] Mr Harry Watkins ..
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Contributor:
Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 19
9. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, September 3, 1869. Benefit and LAST NIGHT BUT ONE of the Eminent Comedian, Mr. Harry Watkins Who will appear, with the Charming Actress and Vocalist, Rose Watkins in Boucicault's Best Play Faithfully portraying the Bright Hues and Dark Shadows that mingle with the Love, Honor, Affection and Devotion Of the humble Irish Peasant. Friday Evening, Septem'r 3d, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture-Flotte Bursche, Suppe, To conclude with Boucicault's Popular Drama of The Colleen Bawn, or, The Brides of Garryowen. Eily O'Conner, the Colleen Bawn, with Songs, Rose Watkins ... : Previous to the Drama the Musical Extravaganza of Jenny Lind at Last Jenny Leatherlungs, alias Jenny Lind. her Original Part, Rose Watkins ..
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Contributor:
Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 18
10. Walnut Street Theatre. Philadelphia, August 30, 1869. Immense Hit, Last Week, Of the Charming Actress and Vocalist, and Eminent Comedian, Rose and Harry Watkins (Formerly Miss Rosina Shaw.) Great Success of the Grand Drama of the Revolution, illustrating American Hearts, American Homes and American Character, played by Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, throughout Great Britain and the United States over ONE THOUSAND TIMES. It is replete with Scenes of Thrilling Interest, of the most Exciting and Soul-Stirring Nature, culminating in a Grand Climax of Dramatic Effect. "Mr. Watkins' performance of 'Jocko,' the Deformed Slave, is one of the GREATEST PIECES OF CHARACTER ACTING ever seen on the British Stage." - London Times. MONDAY EVE'NG, AUG. 30, 1869, The Performance will commence at 8 o'clk, with Overture--Flotte Bursche, Suppe, To conclude with Mr. Watkins' Popular American Drama, entitled The Pioneer Patriot, Or, The Maid of the War-Path. Jocko, the Deformed, [his Original Character,] Mr Harry Watkins ... : Previous to the Drama, the elegant Comedy of Grist to the Mill; or, Fit to be a Duchess, Francine Preval, afterwards assuming the character of the Marchioness de Richeville, with song, "Poor though my Cot may be," Rose Watkins ..
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Contributor:
Watkins, Harry, 1825-1894 (actor); Watkins, Harry, Mrs., 1829-1904 (actor)
Date:
1869
Language:
English
Publisher:
[Publisher not identified]
Collection:
Playbill and Program Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Philadelphia Theater Collection (University of Pennsylvania); Horace Howard Furness Memorial Library (University of Pennsylvania)
Physical Location:
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Furness Collection, Print Collection 8 v. 11 no. 14