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

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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

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Date notes
Wednesday

Casting

Event Program

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Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Color'd Fancy Ball, De Mackney E.W.Mackney This seems to be Mackney's act, but the listing isn't clear.

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  • 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)