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Butler, J., Active 1830s - [1850s]

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: Active 1830s - - [1850s]

Biography

The acting manager of Theatre, Sheffield in the 1830’s. He was part of the “Sheffield Shakespeare Club” and was constantly praised for his good management skills.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

'Iron Chest'; 'William Tell' or 'The Hero Of Switzerland'; 'The Way To Get Married' and 'Shakespeare's Early Days' Playbill, 1835

 Item — Box Hudson Sheffield Playbills Box 1
Reference code: PE17/12
Scope and Contents

'Iron Chest' and 'William Tell' performed on Tuesday 13 January 1835 and 'The Way To Get Married' performed on Wednesday 14 January 1834. All performed at Theatre, Sheffield.

Dates: 1835

'Money!'; 'Peter Wilkins!' or 'The Flying Indians' Playbill, 1856

 Item — Box Hudson Sheffield Playbills Box 2
Reference code: PE17/112
Scope and Contents

Performed on Friday 21 November 1856 at Adelphi Theatre, Sheffield.

Dates: 1856