Difference between revisions of "Panorama of China"
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| − | The ''[[Panorama of China]]'' was a [[panorama|panoramic]] theatrical illusion devised and presented in word and mime by [[Albert Smith]], ostensibly showing and describing a trip from Mont Blanc to China. Originally exhibited at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London, in 1859. | + | The ''[[Panorama of China]]'' was a [[panorama|panoramic]] theatrical illusion devised and presented in word and mime by [[Albert Smith]], ostensibly showing and describing a trip from Mont Blanc to China. Originally exhibited at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London, in 1859, it appears to have gone on an international tour afterwards. |
It was brought to South Africa in 1863 as part of the repertoire of a company led by [[J.F. Finlayson]] (also narrator and musical director) [[Mr Bowmer]], [[Madame Bowmer]] and [[Miss Whitfield]]. The machinery arrived late, so the panorama was only presented in July of the year. Apparently a great success in Cape Town. | It was brought to South Africa in 1863 as part of the repertoire of a company led by [[J.F. Finlayson]] (also narrator and musical director) [[Mr Bowmer]], [[Madame Bowmer]] and [[Miss Whitfield]]. The machinery arrived late, so 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]]''. | + | The company broke up after the presentation and nothing more is heard of the ''[[Panorama of China]]'' in South Africa. |
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] | ||
Revision as of 06:39, 29 April 2019
The Panorama of China was a panoramic theatrical illusion devised and presented in word and mime by Albert Smith, ostensibly showing and describing a trip from Mont Blanc to China. Originally exhibited at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London, in 1859, it appears to have gone on an international tour afterwards.
It was brought to South Africa in 1863 as part of the repertoire of a company led by J.F. Finlayson (also narrator and musical director) Mr Bowmer, Madame Bowmer and Miss Whitfield. The machinery arrived late, so 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.
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]
