Record

Performance Title	The First Billy Smart's Circus Ball, in aid of The National Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and the Ravenswood Village Settlement
Performance Date	15-16 November 1966
Performance Day	Tuesday
Performance Time	19:30
Main Performers	Stanley Baker, Liz Fraser, Katie Boyle
Orchestra or Band	Grisha Farfel and His Trumpet and Orchestra
Performance Notes	Language Warning: This record contains ableist language. For historic accuracy we have chosen not to remove or hide contentious language but instead retain and address its inclusion. The event was billed as 'A fantastic and fabulous evening of breathtaking circus thrills dancing to top bands and groups' with a buffet supper, celebrities, fascinating sideshows and a circus cabaret. The dress code for guests was circus or fancy dress but black tie was permitted. The V&A Collections hold a poster advertising the event (accession number S.803-1984).
Ticket Prices	3 guineas (promenade) - 7 guineas (box)

Work

Ref No	Title	No of Performances
Airatedoom_Meaf	The First Billy Smart's Circus Ball, in aid of The National Society for Mentally Handicapped Children and the Ravenswood Village Settlement	1

Performers

Code	Name of Performer(s)
DS/UK/10893	Billy Smart's Circus; 1946-; English circus
DS/UK/13917	Fraser; Liz (1930-); English actress
DS/UK/7992	Boyle; Katie (1926-); Italian-born British actress, television personality, game-show panelist, agony aunt
DS/UK/14719	Royal Mencap Society; 1946-; British disability charity for people with a learning disability
DS/UK/16373	Farfel; Grisha (1921-1988); Russian trumpeter
DS/UK/14632	Baker; Sir; William Stanley (1928-1976); KBE; Welsh actor, film producer

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