Bosjesmans, 19 May. 1851 -19 May. 1851, London

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Troupe: Bosjesmans (

likely multiple troupes (different 'directors' listed - e.g. J.S. Tyler - Liverpool, 1847, Allen - Brighton, 51)

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Troupe: Ethiopian Serenaders (1851)
Venue Type: Pleasure Gardens
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Variety
Venue: Cremorne Gardens
Date: 19 May 1851-19 May 1851
Date notes: Monday evening; date approximate (may have been previous week); likely additional performances this week as well

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Fly with the Humming, The W.R. Barlow/ Ethiopian Serenaders (1851) Song

Bibliographic Sources

  • Theatrical Journal (London) May 22, 1851: 166:1-2.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Variety
    • Troupe Name: “The Bosjesmans”
    • Performers Listed: "The three niggers, G. W. Pell, Barlow, and Ledger”.
    • Days & Times: “on Monday” (past)
    • Venue Name: Cremorne Gardens
    • Other Acts on Bill: “Star of Beauty or The Imp of Fire” (ballet), Mr. Isaacson, “Mr. L. Edmonds, a comic singer”, “Mr. Ferdinand”, “Madam Theodore”, “the three brothers Elliotts”,
    • Program Info: “performances and singing" (of Pell, Barlow, and Ledger), “Barlow’s song, The Fly with the Humming”, “Pell with the bones”, “Ledger with the accordion”.
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