Ethiopian Serenaders (1849-50), 29 Sep. 1849 -29 Sep. 1849, Forfar

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Minstrel Show

Event Details

Troupe: Ethiopian Serenaders (1849-50)
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Dundee
County: Forfar
Type: Minstrel Show
Venue: Theatre Royal, Dundee
Date: 29 September 1849-29 September 1849
Date notes: Sat evening - 1st performance of a continuing run
Notes: 
Performers Listed:
  • “Juba”
Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    none
Other Info Available:
  • proprietor/lessee:
  • reception:
  • Juba:
    moniker
    performer endorsement
  • other (other attractions in town)

Bibliographic Sources

  • Dundee Courier September 26, 1849: 3: 1.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Minstrel Show
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • not listed
    Performers Listed:
    • "Juba”
    Days & Times Given:
    • "Saturday evening” (past)
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • None (though seems to have been more attractions on the bill, along with Juba)
    Other Info in Record:
    • audience
    • reception
  • Era (London) September 30, 1849: 11: 4.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Minstrel Show?
    • Performers Listed: “Boz’s much talked of Juba”
    • Days & Times: “on Saturday last”
    • Venue Name: “Dundee.-Theatre Royal”
    • Other:
      reception,
      other (performance context)
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