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Various (Americans), 1 Jan. 1847 -31 Dec. 1847, Various

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Other Performances by Americans

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Notes
Events featuring American performers that were recorded in The Brighton Herald, The Bristol Mercury The Bristol Mirror, Era, The Newcastle Chronicle, The Nottingham Guardian, The Nottingham Journal, The Nottingham Mercury and Theatrical Journal in 1847:
  • January 27:Vocal Entertainment by Henry Russell at the Nottingham Mechanics’ Institute.
  • February 22:J.R. Scott, “the American tragedian”, plays Richard III at the Theatre Royal Adelphi, Liverpool.
  • April 5-6: Tom Thumb appears at the Royal Albert Rooms, Bristol.
  • April 19, 21:Performances by Henry Russell at the Theatre Royal, Brighton.
  • April 26, 28:Henry Russell gives Vocal Entertainments at the Theatre Royal, Bristol.
  • May 6:Henry Russell appears at the Star Rooms, Oxford.
  • May 10:Henry Smith performs at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle.
  • May 24:Performance by Henry Russell in Coventry.
  • c. July 19-23:Henry Russell gives Vocal Entertainments in Ramsgate.
  • August 16:Another performance by Henry Russell, this time in Ryde.
  • c. September 27-October 9: The American Antipodean Brothers appear on the variety bill at Doughty’s Concert Room, Bristol.
  • October 12:Vocal Entertainment by Henry Russell at the Nottingham Mechanics’ Institute.
  • October 13, 14, 16: Performances by Henry Smith at the Royal Albert Rooms, Bristol.
  • November 15, 16, 18: Henry Smith gives another series of vocal entertainments at the Royal Albert Rooms, Bristol.
  • November 15, 17: Henry Russell performs at the Music Hall, Newcastle.

Note: Events listed here are those in which American performers DID NOT perform acts relevant to the representation of African/African Diasporic identity or American Slave Culture. Several other performances by Americans (in which the individuals did participate in race-related acts can be found throughout the Events section of this database.

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Venue Type: Various
Location: Various
County: Various
Type: Other Performances by Americans

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  • Nottingham Journal October 1, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for a vocal entertainment by Henry Russell – to be held at the Mechanics’ Hall on October 12.
  • Era (London) April 11, 1847: 11:3.
    Info in Record:
    • Notice that “Mr. H. Russell” will make an appearance in Brighton on April 19th.
  • Era (London) February 21, 1847: 11:4.
    Info in Record:
    • Notice that “Mr. J.R. Scott, the American tragedian” will appear as Richard III at the Theatre Royal, Adelphi (Liverpool) the following Monday.
  • Theatrical Journal (London) August 21, 1847: 269:2.
    Info in Record:
    • Brief review of Henry Russell’s entertainments in Ryde the previous Monday evening. No mention of minstrelsy/race-related acts on the bill.
  • Theatrical Journal (London) July 24, 1847: 237:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Brief review of Henry Russell’s recent entertainments in Ramsgate. No mention of minstrelsy/race-related acts on the bill
  • Theatrical Journal (London) May 29, 1847: 175:2.
    Info in Record:
    • Brief positive review of Henry Russell’s performance in Coventry the previous Monday.
  • Theatrical Journal (London) May 29, 1847: 171:2-172:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Brief mention of a performance by Henry Russell at the Star Rooms, Oxford on May 6th, 1847.
  • Newcastle Chronicle November 19, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Brief review of Henry Russell’s recent entertainments at the Newcastle Music Hall.
  • Newcastle Chronicle November 5, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Document Note:
    • A similar advertisement for this event appeared (in this paper) on November 12, 1847.
  • Newcastle Chronicle May 14, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Brief review of Henry Smith’s recent performance at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle.
  • Newcastle Chronicle May 7, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for Henry Smith’s first appearance in Newcastle (Monday, May 10 at the Theatre Royal)
  • Nottingham Journal October 1, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Puff for Henry Russell’s upcoming entertainments at the Mechanics’ Hall
  • Bristol Mercury April 3, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for performances by Tom Thumb on Easter Monday & Tuesday (April 5 & 6, 1847_ at the Royal Albert Rooms (Bristol).
  • Nottingham Guardian January 22, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Puff for Henry Russell’s upcoming performance at the Mechanics Institute.
  • Nottingham Guardian January 22, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for a vocal entertainment by Henry Russell at the Mechanics Institute on January 27.
  • Nottingham Mercury January 22, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for two vocal entertainments by Henry Russell at the Mechanics Institute (though the only date given is January 27).
  • Brighton Herald April 24, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Favourable review of Russell’s recent entertainments at the Theatre Royal, Brighton.
  • Brighton Herald April 17, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Another advertisement for Henry Russell’s entertainments at the Theatre Royal, Brighton on April 19 and 21.
  • Brighton Herald April 10, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Notice of upcoming entertainments by Henry Russell, to be held at the Theatre Royal, Brighton on April 19 and 21.
  • Bristol Mercury November 13, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for a series of vocal entertainments by Henry Smith at the Royal Albert Rooms on November 15, 16, & 18.
  • Bristol Mirror October 16, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for Henry Smith’s vocal entertainment at the Royal Albert Rooms.
  • Bristol Mercury October 9, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for a series of vocal entertainments by Henry Smith at the Royal Albert Rooms from October 13-16 (Wednesday-Saturday evening, Thursday & Saturday matinees.)
  • Bristol Mercury September 25, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for performances at Doughty’s Concert Room. Listed artists include Ramo Samee and the American Antipodean Brothers.
  • Bristol Mirror April 10, 1847: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Advertisement for Henry Russell’s Vocal Entertainments, to be held on April 26 & 28 at the Theatre Royal (Bristol).