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Bride of the Nile Troupe (Astley's, 45), 8 Sep. 1845 -13 Sep. 1845, London

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Event Type

Circus

Event Details

Venue Type: Circus
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Circus
Venue: Astley's Royal Amphitheatre

Date

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Date notes
Monday-Saturday (seemingly)

Casting

Bride of the Nile Troupe (Astley's, 45)only those members known to be directly involved in the performance of relevant race(s) listed above.
Casting:
  • Almadaric, King of Ethiopia - Mr. Proudley
  • Ethiopian Lords - Messrs. Benoit, Francois, and Lascelles
  • Mycensus - Mr. Danaville
  • Nellus - Mr. Badshaw
  • Ucharius - Mr. Rayne
  • Olyntheus - Mr. Denvil
  • Sysophella - Mr. Lloyd
  • Crephegetus and Polnytius - Messrs. Matthews and Crowther
  • Priests of Isis & Osiris - Messrs. Widdicomb, Bertram, Mason
  • Priests of the Sun - Messrs. Augussi, Huber, and Caravello
  • Priests of the Shrine of Jupiter Amnon - Mesrs. Popowitz and Dumos
  • Egyptian Lords - Messrs. B. Smith, Sydney and Brett
  • Manapay - Mr. Marsh
  • Anapat - Mr. T. Barry
  • Zanapay - Mr. Johnson
  • Nementhia - Mrs. J. Cooke
  • Sabaa & Jocastra - Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Rochester
  • Mene Zena - Mrs. Johnson

    • Event Program

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    Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
    Bride of the Nile, The; Or the Lily of Memphis and the Horse of the Pyramids Bride of the Nile Troupe (Astley's, 45) Bride of the Nile Troupe (Astley's, 45) Casting likely similar to that of later presentations of the piece. Play, Equestrian Spectacle

    Bibliographic Sources

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    • British Library, BL Mic. C. 13137 Playbills 172: Oct. 6, 1845 (Astley's):
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Circus
      • Days & Times: likely Monday-Saturday. Event implied by the fact that Monday, October 6th is listed as the “31st Night” of The Bride of the Nile.
      • Venue Name: “Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre of Arts”
      • Program Info: “The Bride of the Nile Or the Lily of Memphis and the Horse of the Pyramids!”
    • British Library, BL Mic. C. 13137 Playbills 172: Oct. 20, 1845 (Astley's):
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Circus
      • Days & Times: likely Monday-Saturday. Event implied by the fact that Monday, October 20th is listed as the 43rd Night of The Bride of the Nile.
      • Venue Name: “Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre of Arts”
      • Program Info: “The Bride of the Nile Or the Lily of Memphis and the Horse of the Pyramids!”
    • British Library, BL Mic. C. 13137 Playbills 172: Oct. 27, 1845 (Astley's):
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Circus
      • Days & Times: likely Monday-Saturday. Event implied by the fact that Monday, October 27th is listed as the 50th Night of The Bride of the Nile.
      • Venue Name: “Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre of Arts”
      • Program Info: “The Bride of the Nile Or the Lily of Memphis and the Horse of the Pyramids!”
    • British Library, BL Mic. C. 13137 Playbills 172: Oct. 28, 1845 (Astley's):
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Circus
      • Days & Times: likely Monday-Saturday. Event implied by the fact that Tuesday, October 28th is listed as the 51st Night of The Bride of the Nile.
      • Venue Name: “Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre of Arts”
      • Program Info: “The Bride of the Nile Or the Lily of Memphis and the Horse of the Pyramids!”