Parkinson (1851), 18 Aug. 1851 -23 Aug. 1851, Dublin

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Minstrel Show

Event Details

Troupe: Parkinson (1851) (

"a Nigger melodist and dancer" (Era, August 17, 1851, 12: 2)

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Venue Type: Concert Hall
Location: Dublin
County: Dublin
Type: Minstrel Show
Venue: Concert Hall
Date: 18 August 1851-23 August 1851
Date notes: dates uncertain - may have been there the following week as well

Bibliographic Sources

  • Era (London)
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Minstrel Show
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • “T. Parkinson, Nigger melodist and dancer”
    Performers Listed:
    • “T. Parkinson, Nigger melodist and dancer”
    Days & Times Given:
    • “is performing here”
    Venue Name as Listed:
    • “Dublin, Concert Hall, Capel-street”
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • none
    Program Info Listed:
    • “Nigger melodist and dancer”
    Other Info in Record:
    • other (note that Parkinson “surpasses Juba”)