Le Theatrograph de J. Leach (septembre 1897)

Jean-Claude SEGUIN

La troupe de J. Leach qui arrive à Bala dispose d'un theatrograph, appareil construit par Robert-William Paul. La séance unique a lieu le 2 septembre et nous savons que les numéros sont à la charge du magicien Walter Robert Booth qui vient de travailler pendant quelques mois avec William David Slade :

ENTERTAINMENT. 
At the Victoria Hall, Bala, on Thursday last, an admirable entertainment was given by Mr J. Leach, and his company. The principal feature of the programme was the exhibition of the 'Theatrograph' by means of which a realistic reproduction of the Diamond Jubilee Procession, and several other interesting subjects was shown on the canvas. Mr. Walter R. Booth, with his caricature sketches, conjuring and ventriloquism, ably supported. There was a numerous audience.

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North Wales Times, Saturday 4 September 1897, 6.

Les vues du Jubilé de la Reine Victoria rencontrent un incontestable succès, mais on ne connaît rien du reste de la programmation.