Russell, Henry, 5 May. 1851 -10 May. 1851, Sussex

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Event Type

Minstrel Show

Event Details

Troupe: Russell, Henry
Venue Type: Multi-use
Location: Brighton
County: Sussex
Type: Minstrel Show
Venue: Town Hall, Brighton
Date: 5 May 1851-10 May 1851
Date notes: every evening; Wednesday & Friday matinee

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Progress of the Emigrant, and Negro Life in Freedom and in Slavery Henry Russell/ Russell, Henry Musical Entertainment

Bibliographic Sources

  • Brighton Gazette May 1, 1851: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Minstrel Show/Vocal Entertainment
    • Performers Listed: Henry Russell.
    • Days & Times: Monday, May 5 and during the week. Matinees Wednesday and Friday.
    • Venue Name: Town Hall
    • Program Info: a new entertainment in 2 parts (“The Far West: Negro Life in Freedom and in Slavery”), with songs and views.
    • Other:
      ticket info
  • Era (London) May 11, 1851: 12:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Vocal Entertainment
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. Henry Russell, the well-known singer”
    • Days & Times: “this week” (past)
    • Venue Name: “Brighton”, “the Town Hall”
    • Program Info: “his new entertainment, comprising a variety of ‘nigger’ and other songs…”; “some amusing ‘nigger’ and other anecdotes”. (See attached document scan for an example).
    • Other:
      description/review,
      reception
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