Henry Burton's New Equestrian Circus

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Event Henry Burton's New Equestrian Circus
Venue Rose Inn, West Maitland, NSW
First Date 4 June 1851
Last Date 16 June 1851
Dates Estimated Yes
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Advertisements for this period give way to journalist reviews, making the dates of specific performances difficult to ascertain. The advertisement of the fourth states a week of performances but these continue for some time afterwards, with the 12th being a benefit for Mr. Faning, the 14th being a benefit for Mr. Burton and the final performance taking place on the 16th.
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Other
Secondary Genre Circus
Equestrianism
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Young Australian Circus Style Performer Equestrian
Bird Circus Style Performer Equestrian
G Broadbent Circus Style Performer Equestrian
Walter Broadbent Circus Style Performer Equestrian
Henry Burton Circus Style Performer Equestrian
John Jones Circus Style Performer Equestrian
La Petite Nanette Circus Style Performer Child equestrian. "The baby rider".
Rosina Circus Style Performer Equestrian
Walcott Circus Style Performer Equestrian
Gard Clown
Further Information This is the last performance in Maitland, as the circus intends to travel to the Ophir Mines. The group advertises that they are willing to perform with Mr Faning's band at locations between Maitland and Bathurst.
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Newspaper The Maitland Mercury
Mapping Hunter Project
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 87279