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More Ethiopians Troupe (Grecian Saloon, 47), 13 May. 1847 -14 May. 1847, London

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Event Type

Dramatic

Event Details

Venue Type: Tavern
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Grecian Saloon

Date

-
Date notes
Thurs, Fri Evening



Casting

Event Program

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Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
More Ethiopians Robson 'Little'Robson
Casting:
  • Jenny Lind, bones player: Little Robson
    		• Sketch, Musical

    Bibliographic Sources

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    • Bell’s Life in London May 9, 1847: 2:1 .
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Dramatic
      • Days & Times: Thursday and Friday (following week)
      • Venue Name: “Royal Grecian Saloon, City-road”
      • Other Acts on Bill: “Matrimony”, “Mary Copp”, “The Captain’s Not A Miss”.
      • Program Info: “(first time) More Ethiopians; or Jenny Lind in New York.”
      • Other: performance time, ticket info, other (surrounding events at venue)
    • Bell's Life in London May 16, 1847: 3:2.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: “Little Robson” (“sustained a character called ‘Jenny Lind’” and performed “on the ‘bones’”.)
      • Days & Times: “on Thursday last”
      • Venue Name: “Exeter Hall”
      • Program Info: “a smart little sketch” entitled “More Ethiopians!”, including “nigger melodies”.
      • Other: description/review, reception