Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47), 18 Nov. 1846 -20 Nov. 1846, Nottinghamshire

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Minstrel Show

Event Details

Troupe: Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) (

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

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Venue Type: Lecture Hall
Location: Nottingham
County: Nottinghamshire
Type: Minstrel Show
Venue: Mechanics' Institute
Date: 18 November 1846-20 November 1846
Date notes: Wednesday, Friday

Event Program

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

Bibliographic Sources

  • 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: “Wednesday and this (Friday) evening”
    • Venue Name: Mechanics Hall
    • Program Info: “The Phantom Chorus”, “Buffalo Gals, can’t you cum out dis Ebenin’?”, “Lucy Neal” (sung by Sherwood).
    • Other:
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