White Maiden Troupe (Astley's, 49), 14 May. 1849 -19 May. 1849, London

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Troupe: White Maiden Troupe (Astley's, 49) (

only those members known to be directly involved in the performance of relevant race(s) listed above.

Casting:

  • Pokantes - Mr. Johnson
  • Omni - Mr. T. Mills
  • Ta-lee - Mr. Mathews
  • Ouderg - Mr. Craddock/Mons. Benedick (each played the role at some performances)
  • Nilka - Miss Helen Lane
  • Rollande - Mr. Crowther
  • Akensa - Miss Rosa Henry
  • Waller - Mr. Bedford
  • Ben Skuttlefish - Mr. S. Smith
  • Bankside Bowbell - Mr. Adrian
  • Young Waller - Miss Avery
  • Lieut. of the Sphinx - Mr. John
  • Amelia - La Petite Jeannette/Miss Caroline (each played the role at some performances)
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    Venue Type: Circus
    Location: London
    County: London (city-county)
    Type: Circus
    Venue: Astley's Royal Amphitheatre
    Date: 14 May 1849-19 May 1849
    Date notes: Monday-Saturday (seemingly)

    Event Program

    Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
    White Maiden of California, The; or the Horse of the Ocean White Maiden Troupe (Astley's, 49)

    Casting likely similar to that at previous performances of the piece.

    		 Play

    Bibliographic Sources

    • British Library, BL Mic. C. 13137 Playbills 172: April 30, 1849 (Astley's)
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type:
        Circus
      • Performers Listed: Cast similar to previous performances.
      • Venue Name: “Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre, Westminster Bridge Road”
      • Other Acts on Bill: A range of circus acts.
      • Program Info: “The White Maiden of California Or, the Horse of the Ocean!”.
      • Other:
        audience,
        performance time,
        ticket info