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

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Event Type

Dramatic

Notes

Notes

Event Details

Troupe: Harper, E.R.
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Nottingham
County: Nottinghamshire
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Theatre Royal, Nottingham

Date

-
Date notes
Monday - Friday


Casting

Harper, E.R. 49 (J1)

Event Program

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

Bibliographic Sources

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  • 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
  • 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)