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American Southern Minstrels, 30 Sep. 1844 -4 Oct. 1844, London

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Event Type

Variety

Event Details

Venue Type: Pleasure Gardens
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Variety
Venue: Vauxhall Gardens

Date

-
Date notes
M, W, F evening


Casting

Event Program

Displaying 1 - 8 of 8
Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Lucy Long American Southern Minstrels American Southern Minstrels Song
Dance the Boatman American Southern Minstrels American Southern Minstrels Song
Fine Old Coloured Gemman, De American Southern Minstrels American Southern Minstrels Song
Parody, with Pleasing Whistling Accompaniment Parker Parker Parody
Back-action, Spring-heel, Locomotive Breakdown Parker Parker "As danced by the Ohio Boatmen" (Playbill) Dance

Bibliographic Sources

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  • Lambeth Public Archives, Vauxhall Gardens Collection 1822-54 Book, Playbill (September 30, 1844):
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Variety
    • Troupe Name: “The American Southern Minstrels”
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. Woolcott,” “Mr. Robins,” “Mr. Parker,” “Mr. Ring”
    • Days & Times: “Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Next, Sept. 30th, and Octobet 2nd, & 4th”
    • Venue Name: “Royal Gardens Vauxhall”
    • Other Acts on Bill: Complete listing provided; see attached document scan
    • Program Info: extensive description provided, including some specific songs; see attached document scan
    • Other: context, description/review, performance time, ticket info, other (mention of refreshments)