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Revision as of 10:54, 6 December 2021
The Olympic Circus De Paris was created by Monsieur H Olivier.
The circus performed in Port Elizabeth in a tent erected where Strand Street is now located, 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 him and a band was in attendance.
South African Appearances
June 6, 1862: The Olympic Circus De Paris performed in a special tent erected in what is now Strand Street.
Sources
June 6, 1862: Newspaper advert in the Eastern Province Herald.
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