Fair British Minstrels, 29 Nov. 1847 -4 Dec. 1847, London

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Minstrel Show

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Troupe: Fair British Minstrels (

“ladies under the direction of Mr Alexander Lee”, perform "English, Irish, Swiss and Ethiopian songs, choruses, etc.”
(Bells, Nov. 21, 47 p2:1)

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Venue Type: Lecture Hall
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Minstrel Show
Venue: Garrick's Head
Date: 29 November 1847-4 December 1847
Date notes: every evening

Bibliographic Sources

  • Bell’s Life in London November 28, 1847: 2:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Minstrel Show
    • Troupe Name: British Minstrels
    • Performers Listed: “Mr Alexander Lee, the celebrated composer”
    • Days & Times: “tomorrow and during the week” , “every evening” (following)
    • Venue Name: “Garrick’s Head, Bow-street,- Lecture Hall”
    • Program Info: “the illustrations of Moore’s melodies by Tableaux Vivants”, “New and old Comic Duets by the Female Minstrels together with new songs written by Mr Nicholson” , “the music by […] and the direction of Mr Alexander Lee”
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