Widdicomb, Henry, 1813 - 1868
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1813 - 1868
Biography
A comedian who was born in Tottenham. He became a well known figure for taking on the role of a riding master and conductor of the ring at Astlev’s Ampitheatre from 1819 to 1853. Whilst undertaking this, he toured the country as a comedian in the 1840’s. He also entered partnership with Charles Dillon at the Sheffield and Wolverhampton, although this only lasted a year. Clearly, he never achieved front rank status but audiences recognised his original humour and powerful facial expressions.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
'Hamlet! Prince of Denmark'; 'This House To Be Sold, the Property of William Shakespeare, Enquire Within' Playbill, 1847
Item — Box Hudson Sheffield Playbills Box 1
Reference code: PE17/76
Scope and Contents
Performed on Thursday 28 October 1847 at Theatre Royal, Sheffield.
Dates:
1847
'Rake's Progress'; 'The Dancing Barber'; 'The Lady of the Lake'; 'My Poor Dog Tray' or 'The Banks of the Shannon' Playbill, 1848
Item — Box Hudson Sheffield Playbills Box 2
Reference code: PE17/78
Scope and Contents
Performed on Monday 14 February 1848 at Theatre Royal, Sheffield.
Dates:
1848