Bosjesmans, 2 Jun. 1851 -7 Jun. 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: 2 June 1851-7 June 1851
Date notes: dates uncertain - needs further research & specification

Bibliographic Sources

  • Era (London) June 8, 1851: 1:3.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Variety
    • Troupe Name: “The Bosjesmans, or Bushmans, or Bushmen of South Africa”
    • Performers Listed: The Bosjesmans, plus “G.W. Pell, the original bones; Ledger, the accordion wonder; and the American DeBrenner, the comic violin and banjo player.)
    • Days & Times: “Every day this week”
    • Venue Name: “Cremorne Gardens”
    • Other Acts on Bill: Several listed; see attached document scan.
    • Program Info: An exhibition of the Bosjesmen; Pell et al. “in their humorous Ethiopian entertainment”.
    • Other:
      audience,
      context,
      performance time,
      ticket info,
      other (mention of Pell, Ledger, & DeBrenner’s past success at the venue, surrounding events at venue)
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