Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47), 3 Aug. 1846 -7 Aug. 1846, London

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Troupe: Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) (

Howard is only listed with the troupe once (in Brighton, 47), instead of Sherwood. May be an error.

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Venue Type: Pleasure Gardens
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Variety
Venue: Vauxhall Gardens
Date: 3 August 1846-7 August 1846
Date notes: M, T, Th, F evenings

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Quick Step Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Quick Step
Boatman of the Ohio (Song) May/ Daniels/ Sherwood/ Fortescue/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Glee
Sumbody in de House B. Roberts/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Song
Lucy Neal Sherwood/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Song
Buffalo Gals B. Roberts/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Song
Phantom Chorus Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Chorus
Life By the Galley Fire, A Fortescue/ Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Song
Railroad Overture Ethiopian Harmonists (1846-47) Overture

Bibliographic Sources

  • Lambeth Public Archives, Vauxhall Gardens Collection 1822-54 Book, Playbill (August 3, 1846)
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Variety
    • Troupe Name: “Ethiopian Harmonists”
    • Performers Listed: “Messrs. May, Daniels, Sherwood and Fortesque,” “Mr. Roberts”
    • Days & Times: “Monday, Aug. 3rd, Tuesday, 4th, Thursday, 6th, and Friday, 7th, 1846”
    • Venue Name: “Royal Vauxhall Gardens”
    • Other Acts on Bill: full listing; see attached document scan
    • Program Info: Complete listing, see attached document scan; Also (other race-related): Ferdinand Tourniaire “on Seven Horses, without saddle, as Hou-Kan-King; the Imperial Driver of Pekin" and “A gorgeous Pageant, introducing a faithful representation of the Emperor Teaou Kwang Reviewing his Tartar Troops”
    • Other:
      performance time,
      ticket info,
      other (surrounding events at venue)
    Document Image, Part 1
  • Lambeth Public Archives, Vauxhall Gardens Collection 1822-54 Book, Playbill (August 3, 1846)
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Variety
    • Troupe Name: “Ethiopian Harmonists”
    • Performers Listed: “Messrs. May, Daniels, Sherwood and Fortesque,” “Mr. Roberts”
    • Days & Times: “Monday, Aug. 3rd, Tuesday, 4th, Thursday, 6th, and Friday, 7th, 1846”
    • Venue Name: “Royal Vauxhall Gardens”
    • Other Acts on Bill: full listing; see attached document scan
    • Program Info: Complete listing, see attached document scan; Also (other race-related): Ferdinand Tourniaire “on Seven Horses, without saddle, as Hou-Kan-King; the Imperial Driver of Pekin" and “A gorgeous Pageant, introducing a faithful representation of the Emperor Teaou Kwang Reviewing his Tartar Troops”
    • Other:
      performance time,
      ticket info,
      other (surrounding events at venue)
    Part 2