Ethiopian Serenaders, from Astleys (47), 17 May. 1847 -22 May. 1847, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Event Type

Minstrel Show

Event Details

Troupe: Ethiopian Serenaders, from Astleys (47) (

potentially the American Southern Minstrels?

)
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
County: Newcastle upon Tyne (city-county) in Northumberlan
Type: Minstrel Show
Venue: Theatre Royal, Newcastle
Date: 17 May 1847-22 May 1847
Date notes: Friday, Saturday, at least 2 performances earlier in the week

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Grape Vine Twist J. Millicent/ Ethiopian Serenaders, from Astleys (47) Dance
Johnny Coming Down the Alley J. Millicent/ Ethiopian Serenaders, from Astleys (47) Dance

Bibliographic Sources

  • Newcastle Chronicle May 21, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record (May 17-20):
    • Performance Type:
      Minstrel Show
    • Troupe Name: Ethiopian Serenaders
    • Days & Times: “have given two performances this week”
    • Venue Name: “the Theatre”
    • Program Info: castanet playing, dancing
    • Other:
      audience,
      description/review,
      reception
    Info in Record (May 21-22):
    • Performance Type:
      Minstrel Show
    • Troupe Name: Ethiopian Serenaders
    • Days & Times: “appear this evening, and again on Saturday” (matinee)
    • Venue Name: “the Theatre”
    • Program Info: castanet playing, dancing
    • Other:
      audience,
      performance time
  • Newcastle Chronicle May 21, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Minstrel Show
    • Troupe Name: Ethiopian Serenaders from Astley’s
    • Performers Listed: Millisent
    • Days & Times: Friday evening, Saturday matinee (May 21, 22)
    • Venue Name: Theatre Royal
    • Program Info: Millisent’s dances – The Grape Vine Twist and Johnny Coming Down the Alley
    • Other:
      ticket info