Dumbolton's African (Dramatic) Troupe (1852), 23 Oct. 1852 -23 Oct. 1852, London

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Troupe: Dumbolton's African (Dramatic) Troupe (1852) (

Dumbolton - manager
Seems to be a variation on his minstrel troupe of the time, mocking Uncle Tom's Cabin

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Venue Type: Theatre
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Strand Theatre
Date: 23 October 1852-23 October 1852
Date notes: Saturday

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Uncle Tom's Crib Pearce/ H. Templeton/ George/ Mrs. George/ Price/ Dumbolton's African (Dramatic) Troupe (1852)


Performers (casting unknown):

  • Mr. George
  • Mr. Templeton
  • Mr. Pearce
  • Mrs. George
  • Mr. Price
    		•  Sketch

    Bibliographic Sources

    • Theatrical Journal (London) October 27, 1852: 339:2.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type:
        Dramatic/Minstrel Show
      • Troupe Name: An “African troupe” that is “composed entirely of ladies and gentlemen of colour.”
      • Performers Listed: Mr. George, Mr. Templeton, Mr. Pearce, Mrs. George, Mr. Price.
      • Days & Times: “on Saturday” [past]
      • Venue Name: Strand
      • Program Info: “Uncle Tom’s Crib,” a “new dramatic sketch […] by Mr. William Brough,” “Mr. Price performs some astonishing evolutions on the toe and heel – a la Juba”
      • Other:
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