The year is not given but in 1869, when 29 November fell on a Monday, Woodin was at the Egyptian Hall. The probable date is therefore 1869. By this date Mr W.S. Woodin was well known for his excellent performances including his ‘Carpet Bag’ sketch.
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America’s most versatile Mystery Star La Follette and his Cavalcade of Wonders were at State Theatre, week beginning 14 August. Unfortunately the year is not given.
In the collection there are two programmes for this season with different magicians on the bill. (The other programme is Ref. no. N2365.) Each programme has Jasper Maskelyne as the star.
In the collection there are two programmes for this season with different magicians on the bill. (The other programme is Ref. no. N2366.) Each programme has Jasper Maskelyne as the star.
The programme features a photograph of Suzy Wandas on the cover.
The programme contains a photograph of Suzy Wandas.
Chung Ling Soo was one of the acts in the first half. The second half was devoted to “Futurity Winner”, a playlet written by Edmund Day.
J.N. Maskelyne was busy making arrangements for the opening of St. George’s Hall, so he arranged for Martin Chapender to take over the final weeks of the lease on the Egyptian Hall, prior to its demolition. The season ran from Boxing Day to Saturday 21 January 1905. The show was very well received by audiences and the press.
J.N. Maskelyne was busy making arrangements for the opening of St. George’s Hall, so he arranged for Martin Chapender to take over the final weeks of the lease on the Egyptian Hall, prior to its demolition. The season ran from Boxing Day to Saturday 21 January 1905. The show was very well received by audiences and the press.
J.N. Maskelyne was busy making arrangements for the opening of St. George’s Hall, so he arranged for Martin Chapender to take over the final weeks of the lease on the Egyptian Hall, prior to its demolition. The season ran from Boxing Day to Saturday 21 January 1905. The show was very well received by audiences and the press.