Royal Lyceum, Sydney

[1] The venue specialised in equestrian displays and trick riding,[2] tightrope dancing and "Olympic games".

Not two years later, the theatre was taken over by W. H. Stephens and H. T. Craven, who refurbished its interior and in July 1856 renamed it and the hotel adjacent as "Our Lyceum".

[5] Improvements included a clerestory roof for better ventilation, boxes that gave a better view of the stage, and an enlarged orchestra pit.

[11] The partnership of Harding, Wilson and Habbe took over as managers, renovating and decorating the interior, reopening on 27 November.

In July 1877 C. Wheatleigh, took over management of the Queen's Theatre and scored several successes in Around the World in 80 days and The Shaughran.