Francis Curran

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Event Francis Curran
Venue Alhambra Music Hall, Haymarket, NSW
First Date 23 November 1912
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Description “Several new performers appeared on Saturday at the Alhambra, the house being full at the matinee, and crowded at night. Francis E. Curran and company made their first appearance. Mr. Curran Is billed as the world's greatest monopede athlete, and, by his performance on Saturday, he well deserves the title. Feats of skill and agility, which, to an ordinary performer, would be considered difficult, are accomplished by Curran with the greatest ease, and, handicapped as he is by the loss of his left leg. It is something marvellous to see the skill and daring with which he works. Curran does more with one leg than the majority of acrobats can do with two. During the act, he is ably assisted by Miss May Voegtier, who is also, an acrobat of no mean order. The setting and apparatus are unique, and of a most tasteful design, and the act is a distinct novelty, and should be a big draw, this week at the Alhambra.”
Description Source Article
Primary Genre Other
Secondary Genre Acrobatics
Performer(s) with disability
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Francis Curran Acrobat
Further Information Source: No author. 1912. “Give Us a Show: The Alhambra Theatre.” Truth, 24 November, page 2.
Event Status Completed
Event Identifier 146257