Powell, J., 29 Oct. 1849 -3 Nov. 1849, London

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Circus

Event Details

Troupe: Powell, J.
Venue Type: Circus
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Circus
Venue: Astley's Royal Amphitheatre
Date: 29 October 1849-3 November 1849
Date notes: Monday-Saturday

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Indian of the Prairie, The John Powell (equestrian)/ Powell, J. Circus Act

Bibliographic Sources

  • British Library, BL Mic. C. 13137 Playbills 172: Oct. 29, 1849 (Astley's)
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Circus
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. John Powell”
    • Days & Times: “On Monday, October 29th, 1849, and (following Evenings)”.
    • Venue Name: “Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre, Westminster Bridge Road”
    • Other Acts on Bill: an “Equestrian Spectacle […] entitled The Prophet”; “Scenes of the Circle”, including “Madlle. Amilie […] as Jessie the Flower of Dumblane”, “Mr. J. Bridges […] in his Extraordinary Leaping Act” and “the unrivalled Jesters … M. Rochez, Grotesque, and his Pupil Le Petit Morris Rochez, the Juvenile Grotesque, also Mr. Adrian, the Shakspearian Clown”. To conclude with a “Domestic Drama […] entitled the Dumb Driver”.
    • Program Info: Powell “as the Indian of the Prairie”
    • Other:
      audience,
      performance time,
      ticket info,
      other (venue staff, transportation info, surrounding events at venue)