Event Type
Circus
Notes
Notes
Other acts included an American: "The American Sampson"
Event Details
Troupe: Sweeney, J.W.
Venue Type: Circus
Location: Sheffield
County: Yorkshire: West Riding
Venue: Royal Amphitheatre/Royal Adelphi Theatre
Location: Sheffield
County: Yorkshire: West Riding
Note:
Type: Circuslisted as Circus & Theatre, Cattle Market
Venue: Royal Amphitheatre/Royal Adelphi Theatre
Date
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Date notes
number of performances unknown
Casting
Event Program
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Bibliographic Sources
- University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Circus Playbill. Feb. 17, 1845:Info in Record:
- Performance Type: Circus
- Performers Listed: J.W. Sweeny, banjoist. Also (other American): The American Sampson
- Days & Times: One Week Longer, starting Monday & Tuesday, February 17 & 18, 1845.
- Venue Name: Circus & Theatre, Cattle Market
- Other: (mention of successful performances the week before – uncertain if Sweeney was involved)
- University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Van Amburgh Playbill. Feb. 22,1845:Info in Record:
- Performance Type: Circus
- Performers Listed: J.W. Sweeny, banjoist. Also (other American): The American Sampson
- Days & Times: Saturday, February 22, 1845. The last night.
- Venue Name: Van Amburgh’s Roman Amphitheatre
- Other: benefit