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American Southern Minstrels, 7 Oct. 1844 -7 Oct. 1844, London

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Event Type

Variety

Event Details

Venue Type: Pleasure Gardens
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Variety
Venue: Vauxhall Gardens

Date

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Date notes
Monday evening


Casting

American Southern Minstrels
von Joel, Herr"Imitations of the Feather Tribe" - Vauxhall, October 44

Event Program

Displaying 1 - 8 of 8
Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Lucy Long American Southern Minstrels American Southern Minstrels Song
Dance the Boatman American Southern Minstrels American Southern Minstrels Song
Fine Old Coloured Gemman, De American Southern Minstrels American Southern Minstrels Song
Parody, with Pleasing Whistling Accompaniment Parker Parker Parody
Back-action, Spring-heel, Locomotive Breakdown Parker Parker "As danced by the Ohio Boatmen" (Playbill) Dance

Bibliographic Sources

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  • Lambeth Public Archives, Vauxhall Gardens Collection 1822-54 Book, Playbill (October 7, 1844):
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Variety
    • Troupe Name: “The American Southern Minstrels”; “Herr von Joel”
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. Woolcott,” “Mr. Robins,” “Mr. Parker,” “Mr. Ring” (Minstrels)
    • Days & Times: “Monday Evening, October 7th”
    • Venue Name: “Royal Gardens Vauxhall” (“In the Rotunda Theatre”)
    • Other Acts on Bill: Complete listing; see attached document scan
    • Program Info: American Southern Minstrels: extended description, including several specific songs; see attached document scan; Von Joel: “imitations of the Feather Tribe, &c.”
    • Other: context, description/review (American Southern Minstrels), performance time, ticket info, other (mention of refreshments)