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

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Event Details

Troupe: Ethiopian Serenaders (1849-50)
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Perth
County: Perth
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Theatre Royal, Perth
Date: 24 September 1849-28 September 1849
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”
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

Bibliographic Sources

  • 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”)
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  • 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
    Document Image