The First Circus in Eastern Canada

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Title
The First Circus in Eastern Canada
Abstract
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.
Publication
Theatre Research in Canada/Recherches théâtrales au Canada
Volume
Vol. 1
Issue
no. 1
Pages
12-23
Date
Spring 1980
Language
en
URL
Citation
Moy, James S. “The First Circus in Eastern Canada.” Theatre Research in Canada/Recherches théâtrales au Canada Vol. 1, no. 1 (Spring 1980): 12–23. https://journals.lib.unb.ca/index.php/tric/article/view/7538/8597.
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