Yankee Mason, 27 Mar. 1844 -27 Mar. 1844, Yorkshire: West Riding

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Event Type

Minstrel Show

Event Details

Troupe: Yankee Mason
Troupe: Yankee Sullivan
Venue Type: Tavern
Location: Sheffield
County: Yorkshire: West Riding
Type: Minstrel Show
Venue: Bower Saloon
Date: 27 March 1844-27 March 1844
Date notes: Wed evening; year uncertain

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Old Banjo and Dandy Jim from Carolina, De Yankee Sullivan/ Yankee Mason/ Yankee MasonYankee Sullivan

Violin - Mason, Banjo - Sullivan

 Song, Banjo, Violin
End ob All Blunders, De Yankee Mason/ Yankee Sullivan/ Yankee MasonYankee Sullivan

Dan Tucker - Mason, Jimbo Jum - Sullivan

 Melody Extravaganza, Play
Going ober de Mountains Yankee Mason/ Yankee Sullivan/ Yankee MasonYankee Sullivan Song, Bones, Drum
Rival Niggers, The Yankee Mason/ Yankee Sullivan/ Yankee MasonYankee Sullivan Duet
Black Statues in Twelve Positions Yankee Sullivan/ Yankee Sullivan

Type uncertain

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Bibliographic Sources

  • Local Studies Library, Sheffield Central Library 1840s Playbill - March 27, n.d.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Minstrel Show, Concert
    • Troupe Name: “The Virginia Minstrels or American Wonders, late of the Bowry Theatre, New York”
    • Performers Listed: “Messrs. Yankees Mason and Sullivan”
    • Days & Times: “Wednesday Evening, March 27th”
    • Venue Name: “Bower Saloon, Holly Street, Sheffield”
    • Other Acts on Bill: Complete listing; see attached document scan
    • Program Info: Complete listing; see attached document scan
    • Other:
      benefit,
      performance time,
      ticket info,
      imagery,
      other (mention of refreshments at venue)
    Playbill