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South African Aborigines , 17 May. 1847 -17 May. 1847, London

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Event Type

Exhibition

Notes

Notes
Performers = 2 men, 2 women, 1 baby

Event Details

Venue Type: Exhibition Hall
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Exhibition
Venue: Egyptian Hall

Date

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Date notes
date uncertain - listed as Tuesday, May 17 - but the 17 was a Monday, another piece lists it as taking place on Mon



Casting

South African Aborigines 2 males, 2 females, 1 infant

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  • Observer (London) May 9, 1847: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Exhibition
    • Troupe Name: “South African Aborigines”
    • Days & Times: “Tuesday, the 17th inst.”
    • Venue Name: “Egyptian Hall, Picadilly”
    • Other: audience, ticket info, other (general info about the Bosjemen, etc)
  • Bell’s Life in London May 16, 1847: 2:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Exhibition
    • Troupe Name: South African Aborigines
    • Days & Times: “early in the ensuing week”
    • Venue Name: Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly.
    • Other: description/review, ticket info
  • Bell’s Life in London May 23, 1847: 3:3.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Exhibition
    • Troupe Name: South African Aborigines
    • Days & Times: “on Monday evening” (past)
    • Venue Name: Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly.
    • Program Info: “THE ‘BOSJESMANS’ or BUSH PEOPLE.’ A group of five of these ‘interesting’ people”.
    • Other: description/review ticket info