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| + | The circus performed in Port Elizabeth in a "Monster" tent erected in Strand Street, which was capable of holding 2,000 people. During the show “Grand scenes in the circle” were produced including “Daring and graceful acts of horsemanship” and “various other amusements”. | ||
| + | The “monster circus” was erected specially for Monsieur Olivier and an "efficient" band was in attendance. Reserved seats in Boxes: 5s, Dress Circle: 5s, Amphitheatre: 3s and the Gallery: 1s 6p. | ||
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| + | == South African Appearances == | ||
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| + | June 9, 1862: The [[Olympic Circus De Paris]] performed in a special tent erected in what is now Strand Street on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. | ||
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| + | == Sources == | ||
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| + | June 6, 1862: Newspaper advert in the [[Eastern Province Herald]]. | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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| + | == Return to == | ||
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| + | Return to [[ESAT Venues F]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Venues|South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc ]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[The ESAT Entries]] | ||
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| + | Return to [[Main Page]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:59, 6 December 2021
The Olympic Circus De Paris was created by Monsieur H Olivier.
The circus performed in Port Elizabeth in a "Monster" tent erected in Strand Street, which was capable of holding 2,000 people. During the show “Grand scenes in the circle” were produced including “Daring and graceful acts of horsemanship” and “various other amusements”. The “monster circus” was erected specially for Monsieur Olivier and an "efficient" band was in attendance. Reserved seats in Boxes: 5s, Dress Circle: 5s, Amphitheatre: 3s and the Gallery: 1s 6p.
South African Appearances
June 9, 1862: The Olympic Circus De Paris performed in a special tent erected in what is now Strand Street on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Sources
June 6, 1862: Newspaper advert in the Eastern Province Herald.
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to ESAT Venues F
Return to South African Theatre Venues, Companies, Societies, etc
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
