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Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47), 3 Aug. 1846 -7 Aug. 1846, London

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Event Type

Variety

Event Details

Venue Type: Pleasure Gardens
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Variety
Venue: Vauxhall Gardens

Date

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Date notes
M, T, Th, F evenings




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

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Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Sumbody in de House Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Song
Railroad Overture Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Overture
Life By the Galley Fire, A Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Song
Phantom Chorus Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Chorus
Buffalo Gals Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Song
Lucy Neal Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Song
Boatman of the Ohio (Song) Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Glee
Quick Step Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Quick Step

Bibliographic Sources

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  • Lambeth Public Archives, Vauxhall Gardens Collection 1822-54 Book, Playbill (August 3, 1846):
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Variety
    • Troupe Name: “Ethiopian Harmonists”
    • Performers Listed: “Messrs. May, Daniels, Sherwood and Fortesque,” “Mr. Roberts”
    • Days & Times: “Monday, Aug. 3rd, Tuesday, 4th, Thursday, 6th, and Friday, 7th, 1846”
    • Venue Name: “Royal Vauxhall Gardens”
    • Other Acts on Bill: full listing; see attached document scan
    • Program Info: Complete listing, see attached document scan; Also (other race-related): Ferdinand Tourniaire “on Seven Horses, without saddle, as Hou-Kan-King; the Imperial Driver of Pekin" and “A gorgeous Pageant, introducing a faithful representation of the Emperor Teaou Kwang Reviewing his Tartar Troops”
    • Other: performance time, ticket info, other (surrounding events at venue)