Ashton's Royal Olympic Circus

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Event Ashton's Royal Olympic Circus
Venue Northumberland Hotel, West Maitland, NSW
First Date 14 January 1854
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description Advertised as the final three performances of the season. (10,12,14/1/1854). The performance of the 14th features: a grotesque bagatelle by Hingler entitled "The Clown in a Pucker"; "The Renowned Chamois Bounders" (whole company); Miss Irwin as "Pysche"; Ashton in the character of "Foxhunter"; Mungo Mungo as "The Ariel Bounder of the Alps"; Favourite song by Faning; and "The Wild Indian" by Ashton and co.
Description Source Other
Primary Genre Other
Secondary Genre Circus
Equestrianism
Contributors
Name Function Notes
How Clown
E Faning Conductor Leader of the orchestra
Alcamy Equestrienne Indigenous performer
W Hingler Equestrienne
Isabella Irwin Equestrienne
Mungo Mungo Equestrienne Indigenous performer
James Ashton Tour Manager Equestrian
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Newspaper The Maitland Mercury (11/01/1854)
Mapping Hunter Project
Data Set AusStage
Event Identifier 87936