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Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47), 5 Apr. 1847 -9 Apr. 1847, Sussex

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Event Type

Minstrel Show

Event Details

Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Brighton
County: Sussex
Type: Minstrel Show
Venue: Theatre Royal, Brighton

Date

-
Date notes
Monday, Tuesday, Friday (evening), potentially a Wednesday matinee as well


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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Bibliographic Sources

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  • Brighton Herald April 3, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Minstrel Show
    • Troupe Name: Ethiopian Harmonists
    • Performers Listed: Roberts, May, Howard, Daniels, and Fortesque
    • Days & Times: Monday, Tuesday, Friday (April 5, 6, 9)
    • Venue Name: Theatre Royal
    • Other: context, ticket info
  • Era (London) April 4, 1847: 11:4.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Minstrel Show
    • Troupe Name: Ethiopian Harmonists
    • Days & Times: the Easter Week.
    • Venue Name: Brighton
    • Other: context
  • Era (London) April 11, 1847: 11:3.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Minstrel Show
    • Troupe Name: “The Ethiopian Melodists”
    • Performers Listed: “Messrs. Fortesque and Roberts, on the bones and tamborine”
    • Days & Times: “on Monday” and “all the week” (past)
    • Venue Name: Brighton
    • Program Info: “songs”
    • Other: audience, description/review, reception, other (surrounding events at venue)