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Barlow, W.R., 31 Jul. 1848 -5 Aug. 1848, Bristol

Event Type

Variety

Event Details

Venue Type: Pleasure Gardens
Location: Bristol
County: Bristol (city-county) in Gloucestershire
Type: Variety
Venue: Bristol and Clifton Zoological Gardens

Date

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Date notes
dates approximate; number of performances unknown


Casting

Event Program

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Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Imitation of a Railway Steam Engine Barlow W.R.Barlow Sketch

Bibliographic Sources

  • Bristol Mirror August 5, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record: Performance Type: Variety Performers Listed: “Mr. Barlow” Days & Times: “during the week” (past) Venue Name: “Zoological Gardens” Other Acts on Bill: “The celebrated lion tamer, Van Amburgh”, “a very efficient band” Program Info: “Mr. Barlow, in the character of a Nigger, sang several characteristic songs”, “He also played upon numerous instruments”, and performed a “close imitation of a railway steam-engine”. Other: description/review, reception, other (surrounding events at venue)