Van Amburgh, the Lion King, 12 Jun. 1848 -17 Jun. 1848, Lancashire

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Circus

Event Details

Troupe: Van Amburgh, the Lion King
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Liverpool
County: Lancashire
Type: Circus
Venue: Theatre Royal, Williamson Square
Date: 12 June 1848-17 June 1848
Date notes: number of performances unknown

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Mungo Park; or the Lion Tamer of the Niger Van Amburgh, the Lion King

featured Van Amburgh's "beasts"

 Animal Act

Bibliographic Sources

  • Era (London) June 18, 1848: 12:4.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type Indicated:
      Circus
    • Performers Listed: “Van Amburgh and his beasts”, Messrs. Couldock, Barton, and Atkins”
    • Days and Times: “has been played during the week”
    • Venue Name: “Liverpool, Theatre Royal”
    • Program Info: “Mungo Park”
    • Other:
      audience,
      description/review,
      reception