The first circus in eastern Canada
Auteurs : Moy, James S. (Auteur)
Éditeur : Theatre Research in Canada = Recherches théâtrales au Canada
Date de publication : 1980
Langue : Anglais
Description : Theatre research in Canada, vol.1 n° 1 p. [7]
Notes : Bibliogr.
Sujets :
Ricketts, John Bill [écuyer, propriétaire de cirque]
Histoire du cirque - Canada
Histoire des arts du cirque - 18e siècle
Rickett's Circus
Résumé :
The British-born John B. Ricketts (1769-1802) introduced the first large scale circus to the United States in 1793, and to Canada following his arrival in Montreal in August 1797. His circus remained in Montreal until May 1798. The author notes that a typical evenings' bill featured a series of equestrian acts separated by novelty stage entertainments, usually concluding with a pantomime. These activities alternated between the stage and circus ring. After leaving Montreal, Ricketts' circus moved on for a short stay (May to August 1798) in Quebec City. The circus returned to Montreal for a week's performance in October 1798. [Brendan O'Donnell]
Localisation : Périodiques
Cote : 791.309 227 1 M873f 1980