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Journal Article
Circus in Theatre: Astley's Amphitheatre, Melbourne 1854-1857
1999
Overview
Discusses George Benjamin William Lewis's first years in Melbourne and the first Melbourne theater with which he was associated, Astley's Amphitheatre, named for the London establishment. Notes that circus gymnast Lewis and hotel keeper Thomas Mooney built Astley's Amphitheatre and in true variety style, they shared the bill with several different acts, including equestrian entertainment. Adds that doubts have been raised about who was the principal in the venture. Discusses various performers and engagements at the Amphitheatre. Indicates that Melbourne's Astley's under the management of G.B.W. Lewis proved much less successful than its London namesake, and on June 17, 1855, Lewis declared himself insolvent.
Publisher
La Trobe University at Bundorra
