Event Type
Minstrel Show
Event Details
Troupe: Russell, Henry
Venue Type: Multi-use
Location: Brighton
County: Sussex
Type: Minstrel Show
Venue: Town Hall, Brighton
Location: Brighton
County: Sussex
Type: Minstrel Show
Venue: Town Hall, Brighton
Date
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Date notes
every evening; Wednesday & Friday matinee
Casting
Event Program
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2
| Title | Performed Person / Troupe | Notes | Type | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progress of the Emigrant, and Negro Life in Freedom and in Slavery | Russell | HenryRussell | Musical Entertainment |
Bibliographic Sources
- 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
- 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