The Tyrolean Shepherd and Swiss Milkmaid
circus routine by Ducrow
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"The Tyrolean Shepherd and Swiss Milkmaid" was a circus routine created by Andrew Ducrow, a prominent British equestrian performer. In this act, Ducrow and his wife, Louisa Woolford, would stand on the backs of circling horses. They performed a pantomime depicting the pursuit and courtship of a peasant woman, complete with a lovers' quarrel and reconciliation, culminating in a dance. This scenic riding act was popular in the 19th century, continuing traditions from Astley's Amphitheatre, where Ducrow was a manager.12
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