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American Serenaders (not Juba, 50), 20 Feb. 1850 -20 Feb. 1850, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Event Type

Minstrel Show

Event Details

Venue Type: Lecture Hall
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
County: Newcastle
Type: Minstrel Show
Venue: Lecture Hall

Date

-
Date notes
Wednesday evening

Casting

Event Program

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Bibliographic Sources

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  • Newcastle Chronicle February 22, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Minstrel Show
    • Troupe Name: “a corps of American Serenaders”
    • Performers Listed: “under the direction of Mr. B. Ledger and Mr. T.E. Dunn”
    • Days & Times: “On Wednesday evening” (past – February 20)
    • Venue Name: “Lecture Room, Nelson Street”
    • Program Info: “vocal and instrumental concert”, including “delineations of the ‘niggers’’ peculiarities”
    • Other: audience, reception