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Kafir and Zuloo Chiefs, 6 Oct. 1851 -11 Oct. 1851, Dublin

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Event Details

Venue Type: Circus
Location: Dublin
County: Dublin
Type: Variety
Venue: Circus, Dublin

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Date notes
dates uncertain; listed: "every day and evening during the Fair of Ballinasloe"




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  • Commercial Journal and Family Herald (Dublin) October 6, 1851: 4: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Exhibition
    • Troupe Name: “The Kaffir and Zoolu War Chiefs.”
    • Performers Listed: “the Zoolu Chief, his wife.”
    • Days & Times: “EveryDay and Evening during the Fair of Ballinasloe Commencing on Saturday, 4th October.”
    • Venue Name: “Circus”, “A Large Marquee.”
    • Other Acts on Bill: “Mr. Emidy’s Equestrian Troupe”, Messers Franck’s and Lindsay’s Drolleries”, “A Military Band led by Mr. Hope.”
    • Program Info: “A large collection of African Curiosities.” “The Kaffir’s War Dance.” “The Zoolu Marriage Songs and Dance.” “The Zoolu War Dance.” “The Kaffir’s Witch Dance.” “a wild and Plaintive Song [Zoolu Chief’s wife]”, “The Peculiar Customs, Dances, Songs, &c. song and dance of the harvest home.”
    • Other: ticket info other (patronage info)