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| − | ''[[Albert Smith's Panorama of China]]'' (also known as the ''[[Panorama of China]]'' or ''[[Mont Blanc to China]]'') was a [[panorama | + | ''[[Albert Smith's Panorama of China]]'' (also known as the ''[[Panorama of China]]'' or ''[[Mont Blanc to China]]'') was a [[moving panorama]] devised by Albert Smith (d.1860). |
| − | + | ==The original text== | |
| − | + | Ostensibly showing and describing a trip from Mont Blanc to China, it was originally shown and presented by the author at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London, in 1859, shortly before Smith's death in 1860. It went on an international tour afterwards, visiting the USA and the British colonies. | |
For a description of contents and presentation of the show, see the review in ''The Moreton Bay Courier'' (Brisbane, Queensland, : 1846 - 1861) of Saturday 9 July, 1859: p. 4[https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3718677] | For a description of contents and presentation of the show, see the review in ''The Moreton Bay Courier'' (Brisbane, Queensland, : 1846 - 1861) of Saturday 9 July, 1859: p. 4[https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/3718677] | ||
| − | ==Sources== | + | ==Translations and adaptations== |
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| + | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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| + | Despite the original creator's demise, the physical panorama itself was brought to South Africa in 1863 as part of the repertoire of a company led by [[J.F. Finlayson]] (who also acted as narrator of the panorama and was the musical director) [[Mr Bowmer]], [[Madame Bowmer]] and [[Miss Whitfield]]. The machinery arrived late, so an interim programme of selections from ''[[Il Trovatore]]'' and supporting acts was devised and the panorama was only presented in July of the year. Apparently a great success in Cape Town. | ||
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| + | The company broke up after the presentation and nothing more is heard of the ''[[Panorama of China]]'' in South Africa. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
http://www.bdcmuseum.org.uk/explore/item/63517/ | http://www.bdcmuseum.org.uk/explore/item/63517/ | ||
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"Smith, Albert (d.1860)" in Peter E. Palmquist and Thomas R. Kailbourn. 2000. ''Pioneer Photographers of the Far West: A Biographical Dictionary, 1840-1865''. Stanford University Press: p.504[https://books.google.co.za/books?id=Nne4L9h27RsC&pg=PA504&lpg=PA504&dq=Albert+Smith's+Panorama+of+China&source=bl&ots=a2K1bkyp32&sig=ACfU3U3-K3xEXWgExLsfI9-5Pinl3iVR4Q&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi7lvO3ufThAhVtUxUIHbKHBgAQ6AEwA3oECAcQAQ#v=onepage&q=Albert%20Smith's%20Panorama%20of%20China&f=false] | "Smith, Albert (d.1860)" in Peter E. Palmquist and Thomas R. Kailbourn. 2000. ''Pioneer Photographers of the Far West: A Biographical Dictionary, 1840-1865''. Stanford University Press: p.504[https://books.google.co.za/books?id=Nne4L9h27RsC&pg=PA504&lpg=PA504&dq=Albert+Smith's+Panorama+of+China&source=bl&ots=a2K1bkyp32&sig=ACfU3U3-K3xEXWgExLsfI9-5Pinl3iVR4Q&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi7lvO3ufThAhVtUxUIHbKHBgAQ6AEwA3oECAcQAQ#v=onepage&q=Albert%20Smith's%20Panorama%20of%20China&f=false] | ||
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| + | [[F.C.L. Bosman]]. 1980. ''Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1912''. Pretoria: [[J.L. van Schaik]]: pp. 186-7, | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[PLAYS IV: Pageants, carnivals and public performances]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Festivals|South African Festivals and Competitions]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:27, 5 July 2021
Albert Smith's Panorama of China (also known as the Panorama of China or Mont Blanc to China) was a moving panorama devised by Albert Smith (d.1860).
Contents
The original text
Ostensibly showing and describing a trip from Mont Blanc to China, it was originally shown and presented by the author at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London, in 1859, shortly before Smith's death in 1860. It went on an international tour afterwards, visiting the USA and the British colonies.
For a description of contents and presentation of the show, see the review in The Moreton Bay Courier (Brisbane, Queensland, : 1846 - 1861) of Saturday 9 July, 1859: p. 4[1]
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
Despite the original creator's demise, the physical panorama itself was brought to South Africa in 1863 as part of the repertoire of a company led by J.F. Finlayson (who also acted as narrator of the panorama and was the musical director) Mr Bowmer, Madame Bowmer and Miss Whitfield. The machinery arrived late, so an interim programme of selections from Il Trovatore and supporting acts was devised and the panorama was only presented in July of the year. Apparently a great success in Cape Town.
The company broke up after the presentation and nothing more is heard of the Panorama of China in South Africa.
Sources
http://www.bdcmuseum.org.uk/explore/item/63517/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panorama
"Smith, Albert (d.1860)" in Peter E. Palmquist and Thomas R. Kailbourn. 2000. Pioneer Photographers of the Far West: A Biographical Dictionary, 1840-1865. Stanford University Press: p.504[2]
F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1912. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp. 186-7,
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays
Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays
Return to PLAYS III: Collections
Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants, carnivals and public performances
Return to South African Festivals and Competitions
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
