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Wigwam Troupe (Lyceum, 47), 22 Feb. 1847 -22 Feb. 1847, London

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Event Type

Dramatic

Event Details

Venue Type: Theatre
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Lyceum Theatre

Date

-
Date notes
Monday evening





Casting

Wigwam Troupe (Lyceum, 47)Only those members directly involved in the performance of race listed (Matthews - Fondlesquaw, Bender - Bingo, Richardson - Lingo, Silver - Jingo, Oxberry - Mingo, M. Keeley - Cora)

Event Program

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Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Wigwam, The
Performers (casting unknown):
  • F. Matthews,
  • Oxberry
  • Keeley
  • Miss Arden
  • Miss Turner
  • Miss Foster
  • Miss Mary Keeley
    		• Play, Farce
    Enchanted Forest, The; or, Bear, Eagle, and Dolphin includes“a capitol parody on “Old Joe” the negro song…” Extravaganza

    Bibliographic Sources

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    • Bell’s Life in London February 28, 1847: 2:5-6.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Dramatic (Comic Opera)
      • Days & Times: “on Monday” (past)
      • Venue Name: Lyceum
      • Other Acts on Bill:
      • Program Info: “The Enchanted Forest,” including “a capitol parody on “Old Joe” the negro song…”
      • Other: audience, description/review, reception
    • Observer (London) February 21, 1847: 1.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: “Messrs. F. Matthews, Oxberry and Keeley; Miss Arden, Miss Turner, Miss Foster, and Miss Mary Keeley”
      • Days & Times: “To-Morrow”
      • Venue Name: “Theatre Royal, Lyceum”
      • Other Acts on Bill: “after which will be produced, a new grand fairy extravaganza, entitled the Enchanted Forest; or Bear, Eagle, and Dolphin (see attached document scan for specific performers involved), “To conclude with the new and successful drama, entitled Five Hundred Pounds Reward”
      • Program Info: “the new original farce, called The Wigwam.” (1st act on bill)