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Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47), 13 Nov. 1846 -14 Nov. 1846, Nottinghamshire

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Event Type

Minstrel Show

Event Details

Venue Type: Lecture Hall
Location: Nottingham
County: Nottinghamshire
Type: Minstrel Show
Venue: Mechanics' Institute

Date

-
Date notes
Friday, Saturday


Casting

Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47)Howard is only listed with the troupe once (in Brighton, 47), instead of Sherwood. May be an error.

Event Program

Displaying 1 - 4 of 4
Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Buffalo Gals Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Song
Lucy Neal Sherwood Sherwood Song
Phantom Chorus Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Song, Chorus

Bibliographic Sources

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  • Nottingham Mercury November 6, 1846: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Minstrel Show
    • Troupe Name: Ethiopian Serenaders
    • Performers Listed: Roberts, May, Daniels, Sherwood and Fortescue
    • Days & Times: Friday & Saturday, November 13 & 14.
    • Venue Name: Mechanics’ Hall
    • Other: audience, performance time, ticket info
  • Nottingham Mercury November 13, 1846: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Minstrel Show
    • Troupe Name: Ethiopian Serenaders
    • Days & Times: November 13 & 14.
    • Venue Name: Mechanics’ Hall
  • Nottingham Mercury November 20, 1846: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Minstrel Show
    • Troupe Name: The ‘celebrated original’ Ethiopian Harmonists
    • Performers Listed: Mr. Sherwood – “Old Banjo”
    • Days & Times: “the evenings of Friday & Saturday, last week”
    • Venue Name: Mechanics Hall
    • Program Info: “The Phantom Chorus”, “Buffalo Gals, can’t you cum out dis Ebenin’?”, “Lucy Neal” (sung by Sherwood).
    • Other: description/review, reception