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Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48), 3 Aug. 1846 -8 Aug. 1846, London

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Event Type

Minstrel Show

Notes

Notes
Performers Listed:
  • Germon
  • Harrington
  • Pell {spelled “Peel” in some ads}
  • Stanwood
  • White
Other Event Info Available:
  • benefit (August 6)
  • description/review
  • performance time
  • programme (general – including several specific acts)
  • reception
  • ticket info
Other Troupe Info Available:
  • troupe moniker

Note: All ‘Other Info’ Categories list information that can be found about each item in relation to this event and/or the writings surrounding it.

Event Details

Venue Type: Theatre
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Minstrel Show
Venue: St. James Theatre

Date

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Date notes
<div class="noteheading">Performance Days Within Run:</div>
<ul class="notes">
<LI>Tuesday Evening (August 4)
<LI>Wednesday Morning (August 5)
<LI>Thursday Evening (August 6)
</UL>
<ul class="notes">
<LI>Listings mention that the engagement will “positively terminate on Thursday Evening next”
<LI> August 4 performance listed as 1 of 3 “final and farewell performances”
<LI>August 5 performance listed as the “last and farewell Morning Entertainment”
</UL>

<p class='noteEntry'><strong>Part of a longer run <br>
(February – August, 1846) </strong></p>





Casting

Event Program

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Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Good bye John Germon FrancisGermon Song
Burlesque Lecture on Phrenology and Mesmerism Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) "first time" Lecture, Burlesque
Old Dan Tucker Germon FrancisGermon Song
Intermission
Variations from 'Fra Diavolo' Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48)
Sich a Getting Up Stairs Germon FrancisGermon Song
Cynthia Sue White W.White "first time" Song
Mary Blane Harrington GeorgeHarrington New Song
Duet - Accordion and Bones Stanwood MoodyStanwood Duet, Accordion, Bones
Lucy Long Germon FrancisGermon Song
Railroad Overture Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) Finale
Buffalo Gals Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) Song
Quick Step Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) Quick Step
We'll Be Happy To-night Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) "First Time" Glee
Old Tare Riber White W.White "First Time" Song
Merry is the Minstrel's Life Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) Glee
Uncle Gabriel Harrington GeorgeHarrington Song
Virginny State, The Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) Glee
Love Not Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) Slow Movement
Wild Goose Nation, The Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) Glee
Lucy Neal Harrington GeorgeHarrington Song
Phantom Chorus Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) Ethiopian Serenaders (1846-48) "by particular desire" Glee
Old Joe White W.White "first time" Song

Bibliographic Sources

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  • Morning Chronicle (London) July 30, 1846: 4.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Minstrel Show
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • “Ethiopian Singers”
    • “Ethiopian Serenaders”
    Performers Listed:
    • “Peel (sic), White, Harrington, Stanwood, and Germon”
    Days & Times Given:
    • “final and farewell performances ...Tuesday next”
    • "last and farewell MOrning Entertainment on Wednesday next"
    • "positively terminate on Thursday Evening next"
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • none
    Other Info in Record:
    • benefit (Thursday, August 6)
    • ticket info
  • Observer (London) August 2, 1846: 1.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Minstrel Show
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • “Ethiopian Singers”
    • “Ethiopian Serenaders”
    Performers Listed:
    • “Pell, White, Harrington, Stanwood, and Germon”
    Days & Times Given:
    • “Last Night on Thursday Evening next, Aug. 6”
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • none
    Other Info in Record:
    • benefit (Thursday, August 6)
    • programme (general)
    • programme (specific acts)
    • ticket info
  • Observer (London) August 2, 1846: 1.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Minstrel Show
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • “Ethiopian Singers”
    • “Ethiopian Serenaders”
    Performers Listed:
    • none
    Days & Times Given:
    • “Last and farewell Performances on Wednesday Morning, August 5”
    • engagement “will positively terminate on Thursday Evening, August 6”
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • none
    Other Info in Record:
    • benefit (Thursday, August 6)
    • performance time
    • programme (general)
    • ticket info
  • Morning Chronicle (London) August 6, 1846: 4: 1.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Minstrel Show
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • “Ethiopian Singers”
    • “Ethiopian Serenaders”
    Performers Listed:
    • none
    Days & Times Given:
    • “most positively their last appearance in London this season”
    • “This Evening, Thursday, August 6”
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • none
    Other Info in Record:
    • benefit (Thursday, August 6)
      (“For the Benefit of the Ethiopian Serenaders”)
    • programme (general)
      (“will comprise various original novelties, in addition to a choice selection from their most popular melodies and songs”)
    • ticket info
      (“Boxes and stalls at Mitchell’s Royal Library, 33, Old Bond-street; and at the Box-office.”)
  • John Bull (London) August 8, 1846: 502.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Minstrel Show
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • “Ethiopian Serenaders”
    Troupe Size Given:
    • not listed
    Performers Listed:
    • none
    Days & Times Given:
    • “made their last appearance at this theatre on Thursday”
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • none
    Other Info in Record:
    • benefit (Thursday, August 6)
    • description/review
    • reception
  • Era (London) August 2, 1846: 8:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Minstrel Show
    • Troupe Name: “The Ethiopian Serenaders”
    • Days & Times: “Wednesday Morning, August 5th,”; engagement to “positively terminate on Thursday Evening, August 6th”
    • Venue Name: “St. James’s Theatre”
    • Program Info: “the programme will comprise various original novelties in addition to a choice selection from their most popular melodies and songs.”
    • Other: benefit, performance time
  • Era (London) August 2, 1846: 8:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Minstrel Show
    • Troupe Name: “the Ethiopian Serenaders”
    • Performers Listed: “Peel, White, Harrington, Stanwood, and Germon”; “Under the direction of Mr. James A. Dumbolton.”
    • Days & Times: “Thursday, August 6”
    • Venue Name: “St. James’s Theatre”
    • Program Info: complete listing; see attached document scan
    • Other: benefit