Acrobatics; Trapeze; Balancing; Classical Grouping

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Event Acrobatics; Trapeze; Balancing; Classical Grouping
Venue Mechanics' Institute Hall, Perth, WA
First Date 31 March 1869
Opening Date 31 March 1869
Last Date 31 March 1869
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Messrs Laurie and Nelson performed on the horizontal bar; 'classical groupings' were followed by Nelson's 'perilous gyrations' on the single trapeze. Nelson and Laurie gave a 'sensational performance' on the double trapeze.
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Other
Secondary Genre Acrobatics
Aerialism
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
John Laurie Acrobat
R Nelson Acrobat
John Laurie Aerialist
R Nelson Aerialist
Resources
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Newspaper Inquirer and Commercial News 31 Mar. 1869; 7 Apr. 1869
WA Colonial
Event Identifier 89441
Dataset AusStage