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White Maiden Troupe (Astley's, 49), 21 May. 1849 -26 May. 1849, London

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Event Type

Circus

Event Details

Venue Type: Circus
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Circus
Venue: Astley's Royal Amphitheatre

Date

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Date notes
Monday-Saturday (seemingly)

Casting

  • 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)

Event Program

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Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
White Maiden of California, The; or the Horse of the Ocean White Maiden Troupe (Astley's, 49) White Maiden Troupe (Astley's, 49) Casting likely similar to that at previous performances of the piece. Play

Bibliographic Sources

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  • 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