Barlow, W.R., 31 Jul. 1848 -5 Aug. 1848, Bristol

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Variety

Event Details

Troupe: Barlow, W.R.
Venue Type: Pleasure Gardens
Location: Bristol
County: Bristol (city-county) in Gloucestershire
Type: Variety
Venue: Bristol and Clifton Zoological Gardens
Date: 31 July 1848-5 August 1848
Date notes: dates approximate; number of performances unknown

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Imitation of a Railway Steam Engine W.R. Barlow/ Barlow, W.R. Sketch

Bibliographic Sources

  • Bristol Mirror August 5, 1848: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Variety
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. Barlow”
    • Days & Times: “during the week” (past)
    • Venue Name: “Zoological Gardens”
    • Other Acts on Bill: “The celebrated lion tamer, Van Amburgh”, “a very efficient band”
    • Program Info: “Mr. Barlow, in the character of a Nigger, sang several characteristic songs”, “He also played upon numerous instruments”, and performed a “close imitation of a railway steam-engine”.
    • Other:
      description/review,
      reception,
      other (surrounding events at venue)