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Sinclair, John, 1790 - 1857

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1790 - 1857

Biography

Born in Edinburgh, he gained a confidence in his vocal ability when in his childhood. He was presented to Mr Harris, manager of the Covent Garden theatre who hired him for a seven year contract. He received a flattering reception for his part in the first show, “The Duenna”. He married a Miss Norton in 1816. Upon completion of this period, he went to France and Italy before returning back to England.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

'Beggar's Petition' or 'A Father's Love and a Mother's Care'; 'The Soldiers Daughter' Playbill, 1855

 Item — Box Hudson Sheffield Playbills Box 1
Reference code: PE17/101
Scope and Contents

Performed on Friday 5 March 1855 at Adelphi Theatre, Sheffield.

Dates: 1855

'Hunchback'; 'Star of the Rhine'; 'Queen Mary of Scots' or 'The Escape from Lochleven' Playbill, 1855

 Item — Box Hudson Sheffield Playbills Box 2
Reference code: PE17/102
Scope and Contents

Performed on Friday 16 March 1855 at Royal Adelphi Theatre, Sheffield.

Dates: 1855

'Rivals'; 'Time Tries All' Playbill, 1853

 Item — Box Hudson Sheffield Playbills Box 1
Reference code: PE17/96
Scope and Contents

Performed on Friday 27 May 1853 at Surrey Theatre and Music Hall Westbar, Sheffield.

Dates: 1853