Yankee Sullivan, 22 Feb. 1844 -22 Feb. 1844, Yorkshire: West Riding

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Concert

Event Details

Troupe: Yankee Sullivan
Venue Type: Tavern
Location: Sheffield
County: Yorkshire: West Riding
Type: Concert
Venue: Bower Saloon
Date: 22 February 1844-22 February 1844
Date notes: Thurs. Evening

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Boatman's Dance, The Yankee Sullivan/ Yankee Sullivan

In Part 1 of the Entertainment

 Song
Black Statues in Twelve Positions Yankee Sullivan/ Yankee Sullivan
  • in splendid costume and appropriate scenery;
  • In Part 2 of the Entertainment;
  • type uncertain
    		•  Sketch
    Walk along John Yankee Sullivan/ Yankee Sullivan

    In Part 1 of the Entertainment

    		 Song
    Cocoa Nut Dance Yankee Sullivan/ Yankee Sullivan

    In Part 3 of the Entertainment

    		 Song
    Duet Miss E. Page/ Yankee Sullivan/ Yankee SullivanPage, Miss E.
  • "Grand Nigger Extravaganza"
  • "got up expressly for this occasion"
  • In Part 2 of the Entertainment
    		•  Song, Duet

    Bibliographic Sources

    • Local Studies Library, Sheffield Central Library 1840s Playbill - February 22, 1844
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type:
        Concert
      • Performers Listed: “Yankee Sullivan. The only real Kentuckian Screamer.”
      • Days & Times: “Thursday, Feb. 22nd, 1844”
      • 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