Mackney, E.W., 12 Feb. 1851 -12 Feb. 1851, Yorkshire: West Riding

×

Error message

  • Deprecated function: Unparenthesized `a ? b : c ? d : e` is deprecated. Use either `(a ? b : c) ? d : e` or `a ? b : (c ? d : e)` in include_once() (line 1389 of /var/www/html/otra/includes/bootstrap.inc).
  • Deprecated function: Unparenthesized `a ? b : c ? d : e` is deprecated. Use either `(a ? b : c) ? d : e` or `a ? b : (c ? d : e)` in include_once() (line 1389 of /var/www/html/otra/includes/bootstrap.inc).

Event

Legend
map legend

Base layers

Data layers

Tag this record 

Event Type

Dramatic

Event Details

Troupe: Mackney, E.W.
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Sheffield
County: Yorkshire: West Riding
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Theatre Royal, Sheffield
Date: 12 February 1851-12 February 1851
Date notes: Wednesday

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Color'd Fancy Ball, De E.W. Mackney/ Mackney, E.W.

This seems to be Mackney's act, but the listing isn't clear.

Bibliographic Sources

  • Sheffield Independent February 8, 1851: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Dramatic
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. E. Mackney, the most celebrated Representative of Negro Life on the British Stage”
    • Days & Times: Wednesday, February 12, 1851.
    • Venue Name: Theatre Royal (Sheffield)
    • Other Acts on Bill: “Mr. G.H. George, the Popular Comedian and Vocalist”, “Mrs. G.H. George, the Ballad Singer”. Pieces: The Wonder, Honest Theives, Honeymoon Flints
    • Program Info: A Coloured Ball (this seems to be Mackney’s act, but the listing is not clear. Mr. & Mrs. George may have also participated, but, again, this isn’t clear).
    • Other:
      benefit,
      ticket info,
      other (patronage info)