Chinese Circus Benefit

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Event Chinese Circus Benefit
Venue Chinese Camp at Spring Creek, Beechworth, VIC
First Date 14 June 1867
Last Date 15 June 1867
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description The proprietors of a Chinese Theatre now open at the Springs, Beechworth, are about to give two Chinese dramatic performances in aid of local charities; the plays selected being good specimens of the Chinese classical drama, and affording an accurate representation of Chinese court life during the earlier dynasties of the Celestial Empire. The sum of £16 were the proceeds of an entertainment given by the proprietors of the Chinese Circus, Spring Creek, on Friday evening last, in aid of the funds of the Hospital and Benevolent Asylum.
Description Source Article
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Circus
Drama
Benefit Performance
Subjects China
Resources
Text Nationality China
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Newspaper
Chinese Productions
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 160407