From the Hans Christian Andersen biography "The Life of Hans Christian Andersen. Day By Day", written by DPhil Johan de Mylius:
1854
24 December
Is at the Collins', but leaves there and sits at home the whole evening with a poultice on the eye (due to a sty).
29 December
At the Casino theatre, the play Meer end Perler og Guld (More than Pearls and Gold) is revived after many years. The audience applauds the play heartily.