Sweeney, J.W., 17 Feb. 1845 -22 Feb. 1845, Yorkshire: West Riding

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Circus

Event Details

Troupe: Sweeney, J.W.
Note: listed as Circus & Theatre, Cattle Market
Venue Type: Circus
Location: Sheffield
County: Yorkshire: West Riding
Type: Circus
Venue: Royal Amphitheatre/Royal Adelphi Theatre
Date: 17 February 1845-22 February 1845
Date notes: number of performances unknown
Notes: 

Other acts included an American: "The American Sampson"

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