Harper, E.R. , 27 Dec. 1841 -31 Dec. 1841, Nottinghamshire

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Dramatic

Event Details

Troupe: Harper, E.R. (

49 (J1)

)
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Nottingham
County: Nottinghamshire
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Theatre Royal, Nottingham
Date: 27 December 1841-31 December 1841
Date notes: Monday - Friday
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Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Jim Along Josey E.R. Harper/ Harper, E.R.

Bibliographic Sources

  • Nottingham Journal December 24, 1841: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Dramatic
    • Performers Listed: “E.R. Harper, the Kentucky Screamer”
    • Days & Times: December 27-31
    • Venue Name: Theatre
    • Other Acts on Bill: Guardian Sylph, The General (presumably with Mrs. Honey)
    • Program Info: Jim Along Josey
    • Other:
      ticket info
  • Nottingham Journal December 24, 1841: .
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Dramatic
    • Performers Listed: “the celebrated American comedian Mr. Harper”
    • Days & Times: “Monday next” (December 27)
    • Venue Name: “the Nottingham Theatre”
    • Other Acts on Bill: Mrs. Honey
    • Program Info: “a series of admired and clever pieces”
    • Other:
      context,
      description/review
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  • Nottingham Journal December 31, 1841
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Dramatic
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. Harper, the popular delineator of ‘American Niggers’ of the ‘Jim Crow’ School”
    • Days & Times: “this week” (past), “to-morrow” (January 1, final performance)
    • Venue Name: “the theatre”
    • Other Acts on Bill: Mrs. Honey
    • Program Info: “a series of dramas, written for the purpose of exhibiting his peculiar ‘line of business;’ and his favourite songs and grotesque dances”
    • Other:
      description/review,
      reception,
      other (venue season)
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