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Samwell, J., 25 May. 1843 -25 May. 1843, London

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Event Type

Circus

Event Details

Troupe: Samwell, J.
Venue Type: Circus
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Circus
Venue: Yorkshire Stingo Tavern & Theatre

Date

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Date notes
Thursday Evening


Casting

Samwell, J.part of Cornwall's Royal Circus (43)

Event Program

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Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Miss Lucy Long and Brother John Samwell J.Samwell also listed as "Mrs. Lucy Long & Her Son John” for this event Equestrian Spectacle, Comic Scene

Bibliographic Sources

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  • Guildhall Library, Prints, Maps & Drawings Circus Folder, Playbill (March 25, 1843) #1:
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Circus
    • Troupe Name: “Cornwall’s Royal Circus”
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. J. Samwell”
    • Days & Times: “Thursday, May 25, 1843”
    • Venue Name: “Mr. W. Allen’s Yorkshire Stingo, New Road, Marylebone”
    • Other Acts on Bill: Extensive listing; see attached document scan
    • Program Info: “a new laughable Act of Horsemanship as Mrs. Lucy Long & Her Son John”
    • Other: audience, benefit (Samwell), performance time, ticket info, imagery (though uncertain if it depicts a race-related act), other (mention that smoking is prohibited)
  • Guildhall Library, Prints, Maps & Drawings Circus Folder, Playbill (May 25, 1843) #2:
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Circus
    • Troupe Name: “Cornwall’s Royal Circus”
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. J. Samwell”
    • Days & Times: “Thursday, May 25, 1843”
    • Venue Name: “Mr. W. Allen’s Yorkshire Stingo, New Road, Marylebone”
    • Other Acts on Bill: Extensive listing; see attached document scan
    • Program Info: “Mr. J. Samwell as Miss Lucy Long and Brother John”
    • Other: benefit (Samwell), performance time, ticket info, imagery (though uncertain if it depicts a race-related act)
  • Guildhall Library, Prints, Maps & Drawings Circus Folder, Playbill (May 25, 1843) #3:
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Circus
    • Troupe Name: “Cornwall’s Royal Circus”
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. J. Samwell”
    • Days & Times: “Thursday, May 25, 1843”
    • Venue Name: “Mr. W. Allen’s Yorkshire Stingo, New Road, Marylebone”
    • Other Acts on Bill: Extensive listing; see attached document scan
    • Program Info: “Mr. J. Samwell, as Miss Lucy Long and Brother John”
    • Other: benefit (Samwell), performance time, ticket info, imagery (though uncertain if it shows a race-related act)