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Various, 1 Jan. 1850 -31 Dec. 1850, Various

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Other-Raced Events

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Events pertaining to other non-European ethnicities that were recorded in The Brighton Herald, The Bristol Mercury, The Bristol Mirror, The Bristol Times, The Newcastle Chronicle and Theatrical Journal in 1850. Some references also come from documents found in the Bristol Central Library and the University of Bristol Theatre Collection:
  • c. January 1-12: A Diorama of Ancient Jerusalem is exhibited at the Assembly Rooms, Bristol.
  • January 10:‘Guy Mannering’ is performed at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle.
  • January 29:Entertainments at Theatre Royal, Sheffield include ‘The Merchant of Venice’.
  • January 30: Carlotta Grisi performs in the Ballet ‘La Esmeralda’
  • February 12:Performance of ‘Flowers of the Forest’ at the Theatre Royal, Sheffield.
  • February 14: ‘Antony and Cleopatra’ is produced at the Theatre Royal, Bristol.
  • February 27:Another performance of ‘Guy Mannering’ at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle.
  • March 7:Macready appears as Shylock at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle.
  • March 11:Pieces performed at the Theatre Royal, Sheffield include ‘The Jewess’.
  • April 9: “Dissolving Views in Palestine” are exhibited at the Town Hall, Brighton.
  • April 15-16: John Braham and Alfred Mountain give descriptive lectures/exhibitions on the subject of Ancient Babylon and Nineveh at the Victoria Rooms, Bristol.
  • April 26:Performance of ‘Sarah the Jewess’ at the Sheffield Adelphi Theatre.
  • May 4:The entertainments at the Sheffield Adelphi Theatre include ‘Seven Clerks of Marseilles’.
  • May 6:’Caleb the Gypsy’ is amongst the pieces produced at the Sheffield Adelphi Theatre.
  • c. May 6-11: Further lectures on the Middle East by Braham and Mountain, this time at the Broadmead Rooms, Bristol.
  • c. May 6-11: Performances of ‘The Maid of Mexico’ at the Britannia Saloon, London.
  • May 7:Four acts of ‘The Merchant of Venice’ are performed at the Sheffield Adelphi Theatre.
  • May 9:Performance of ‘Flowers of the Forest’ at the Sheffield Adelphi Theatre.
  • May 20: Cooke’s equestrian company makes their entry into Newcastle, preceded by a “Gorgeous Specimen of Eastern Magnificence and Oriental Splendour, the Imperial Car of Ava”
  • May 20-25: ‘The Jewess’ is performed frequently at the Adelphi Theatre, Sheffield.
  • May 21: ‘Flowers of the Forest’ is produced at the Theatre Royal, Bristol.
  • May 22: The entertainments at the Theatre Royal, Bristol include ‘Sketches in India.’
  • June 14:‘St. George and the Dragon’ is added to the acts performed by Hengler’s Circus in Newcastle.
  • June 14, 24-29:‘La Esmeralda’ is performed (along with ‘The Jewess’) at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle.
  • June 28:‘The Jewess’ is amongst the pieces performed at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle.
  • August 5-9:Baker & Clarke’s Panorama of California, Berlin & Jerusalem is exhibited at the Royal Hotel Assembly Room, Newcastle.
  • August 31, September 5, 26: Performances of ‘The Hunchback’ at the Theatre Royal, Brighton.
  • September 28: ‘The Merchant of Venice’ is on the bill at the Theatre Royal, Brighton.
  • October 24: The “Grand Terpsichorean Burlesque of Esmeralda!” forms part of the entertainments at the Theatre Royal, Adelphi, London.
  • November 21, December 6:‘The Merchant of Venice’ is amongst the pieces performed at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle.
  • November 27:Performance of ‘The Hunchback’ at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle.
  • December 10:Entertainments at the Theatre Royal, Sheffield include ‘Pizarro’.
  • December 11: ‘Pizarro’ is performed at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle.

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Venue Type: Various
Location: Various
County: Various
Type: Other-Raced Events

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Bibliographic Sources

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  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Jan. 10, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the pieces performed at the Theatre Royal, Sheffield on Thursday, January 10, 1850. Includes The Merchant of Venice.
  • Newcastle Chronicle June 21, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for the entertainments at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle during Race week. The Jewess is to be played every evening..
  • Newcastle Chronicle June 28, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Brief review of the recent performances of The Jewess at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle.
  • Newcastle Chronicle June 28, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the entertainments at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle On Friday, June 28, 1850. Includes both The Jewess and La Esmeralda. Also notes that The Jewess will be repeated on June 29.
  • Newcastle Chronicle August 2, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Notice of upcoming exhibitions of “Baker & Clarke’s Panorama of California, Berlin, Jerusalem, &c.” at the Royal Hotel Assembly Room, Grainger Street, Newcastle.
  • Newcastle Chronicle August 9, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Description of recent showings of Baker & Clarke’s Panorama, including views of Jerusalem, at the Royal Hotel Rooms, Newcastle.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Nov. 21, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the entertainments on offer at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle on November 21, 1850. Includes The Merchant of Venice.
  • Newcastle Chronicle November 11, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the entertainments to be produced at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle on Wednesday, November 27. Includes The Hunchback.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Dec. 6, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the entertainments on offer at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle on December 6, 1850. Includes The Merchant of Venice.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Dec. 11, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the entertainments on offer at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle on December 11, 1850. Includes Pizarro.
  • Newcastle Chronicle June 14, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Notice that St. George and the Dragon will be added to the acts at Hengler’s Circus (a temporary venue) on Monday, June 14, 1850.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Feb. 12, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the pieces performed at the Theatre Royal, Sheffield on Tuesday, February 12, 1850. Includes Flowers of the Forest.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Mar. 11, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the pieces performed at the Theatre Royal, Sheffield on Monday, March 11, 1850. Includes The Jewess.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Index. Apr. 26, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the pieces performed at the Sheffield Adelphi Theatre on April 26, 1850. Includes Sarah the Jewess.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Index. May 4, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the pieces performed at the Sheffield Adelphi Theatre on May 4, 1850. Includes Seven Clerks of Marseilles.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Index. May 6, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the pieces performed at the Sheffield Adelphi Theatre on May 6, 1850. Includes Caleb the Gypsy.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Index. May 7, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the pieces performed at the Sheffield Adelphi Theatre on May 7, 1850. Includes four acts of The Merchant of Venice.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Index. May 9, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the pieces performed at the Sheffield Adelphi Theatre on May 9, 1850. Includes Flowers of the Forest.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Adelphi Index. May 20, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the pieces performed at the Adelphi Theatre, Sheffield on Monday, May 20, 1850. Includes The Jewess.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Royal Index. Dec. 10, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the pieces performed at the Theatre Royal, Sheffield on Tuesday, December 10, 1850. Includes Pizarro.
  • Brighton Herald April 6, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Document Note:
    • Advertisement for the April 9 entertainments of Prichard Harrison & Sons’ Grand Planetarium at the Town Hall. Listed attractions include “Dissolving Views in Palestine.”
  • Bristol Central Library Playbill (Adelphi) - October 21-23, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Ad for the October 24th performances at the Theatre Royal, Adelphi. Listing includes the “Grand Terpsichorean Burlesque of Esmeralda!”
  • Bristol Mercury January 5, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Notice that the Diorama of Ancient Jerusalem showing at the Assembly Rooms, Prince’s Street is to close shortly.
  • Bristol Mercury February 9, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for upcoming performances at the Theatre Royal, Bristol. The list of pieces to be produced on Thursday (February 14) includes Antony and Cleopatra..
  • Bristol Mercury April 6, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for two descriptive lectures/exhibitions by John Braham and Alfred Mountain on the subject of Ancient Babylon and Nineveh. To be held at the Victoria Rooms on April 15 & 16.
  • Bristol Mercury May 4, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for Braham and Mountain’s Lecture-Exhibition on the Middle East. To be held at the Broadmead Rooms, beginning May 6.
  • Bristol Mercury May 18, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for upcoming performances at the Theatre Royal, Bristol. The list of pieces to be produced on Tuesday (May 21) includes Flowers of the Forest. The list for Wednesday (May 22) includes Sketches in India.
  • Bristol Mercury February 2, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Review of a performance of the ballet ‘La Esmeralda’, with Carlotta Grisi, at the Theatre Royal on January 30.
  • Bristol Mirror February 2, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Review of Carlotta Grisi recent performance in ‘La Esmeralda’ at the Theatre Royal.
  • Bristol Times February 2, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Extensive review of Carlotta Grisi’s recent performance in ‘La Esmeralda’ at the Theatre Royal.
  • Theatrical Journal (London) May 9, 1850: 147:2, 148:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Variety
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. Sawford”, “Mrs. Ware”, “Mr. Bird”, “Mr. Broughton”, “Mr. Carles”, “The talented little actress, Miss Lacey”.
    • Days & Times: “nightly”
    • Venue Name: Britannia Saloon
    • Other Acts on Bill: “Messrs. Cony and Taylor, with their dogs […] in the ‘Murdered Waterman,” or “The Dog of the Thames”; “ Mr. Wilton made a good Old Fearnought, and Mr. Carles and excellent Leareye” , “The Phoebe Mayflower of Mrs. Ware”.
    • Program Info: “The Maid of Mexico” was the last piece”, “Mr. Sawford sustaining the part of Alikoh”, “The Yara (the Indian girl) of Mrs. Ware”.
    • Other: audience, description/review, reception
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Aug. 31, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Listings of the entertainments at the Theatre Royal, Brighton on August 31, 1850. The bill includes The Hunchback.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Sept. 26, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Listings of the entertainments at the Theatre Royal, Brighton on September 26, 1850. Includes The Hunchback.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/5: Brighton Theatre Royal Index, Sept. 28, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Listings of the entertainments at the Theatre Royal, Brighton on September 28, 1850. Includes The Merchant of Venice.
  • Newcastle Chronicle January 25, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the entertainments at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle on January 29, 1850. Includes Guy Mannering.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Feb. 27, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the entertainments on offer at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle on February 27, 1850. Includes Guy Mannering.
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/2: Newcastle Theatre Royal Index, Mar. 7, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Listing of the entertainments on offer at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle on March 7, 1850. Includes Macready in The Merchant of Venice.
  • Newcastle Chronicle May 17, 1850:
    Info in Record:
    • Notice that Cooke’s Equestrian company will make their entry into Newcastle on May 20th, preceded by the Brass Band “in that Gorgeous Specimen of Eastern Magnificence and Oriental Splendour, the Imperial Car of Ava”
  • Newcastle Chronicle May 31, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for a performance of The Jewess at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle on Friday, June 14, 1850.