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Ethiopian Serenaders (1849-50), 24 Sep. 1849 -28 Sep. 1849, Perth

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Event Type

Dramatic

Notes

Notes
Troupe Size Given:
    3 (implied)
Performers Listed:
  • “Juba”
  • “Pell”
  • “Briggs”
Other Acts on Bill Listed:
  • “Some light farces and interludes. (…) ‘Swiss Cottage,’ ‘Perfection,’ ‘Imperial Guard,’ ‘Married Bachelor,’ ‘Like Master Like Man,’ ‘Two in the Morning,’ &c”
Other Info Available:
  • proprietor/lessee:
  • venue staff:
  • audience
  • context
  • description/review:
  • programme (general)
  • reception
  • troupe calendar
  • Briggs: description/review
  • Juba: acts, description/review, moniker
  • Pell: moniker

Event Details

Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Perth
County: Perth
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Theatre Royal, Perth

Date

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Date notes
re-engaged for another week (the last)
- so see days/times for previous weeks of run?
Ends before Sat (29), b/c/ they're in Dundee by then?

- “during the week” (past)
- “re-engaged for another week”

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Bibliographic Sources

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  • Era (London) September 23, 1849: 12:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Dramatic
    • Performers Listed: “Juba, Pell, and Briggs”
    • Days & Times: “re-engaged for another week” (coming)
    • Venue Name: “Perth.-Theatre Royal”
    • Other: (mention that Juba et al will “proceed to Dundee” after this engagement”)
  • Era (London) September 30, 1849: 11:4.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Minstrel Show?
    • Performers Listed: “the astonishing ‘Juba’”, “Pell”, “Briggs”
    • Days & Times: “the re-engagement […] has been a failure” (past; not specified)
    • Venue Name: “Perth.-Theatre Royal”
    • Program Info: “the wonderful and unique performances of Juba, Pell, and Briggs.”
    • Other: audience, context