Yankee Mellor, 20 Aug. 1845 -20 Aug. 1845, Yorkshire: West Riding

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Event Type

Minstrel Show

Event Details

Troupe: Yankee Mellor
Troupe: Virginia Minstrels, The (1844)
Venue Type: Tavern
Location: Sheffield
County: Yorkshire: West Riding
Type: Minstrel Show
Venue: Bower Saloon
Date: 20 August 1845-20 August 1845
Date notes: year uncertain; Wednesday evening

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Old Dan Tucker Virginia Minstrels, The (1844)

in the second part of the Entertainment

 Song, Violin, Tamborine, Bones, Banjo
Boatman's Dance, The Virginia Minstrels, The (1844)

in the second part of the Entertainment

 Song, Violin, Tamborine, Bones, Banjo
Mrs. Tucker, or old Dan's Wife Yankee Mellor/ Yankee Mellor

in the second part of the Entertainment

 New Song
Tippity Witchet Yankee Mellor/ Yankee Mellor

in the first part of the Entertainment

 Song
Love among the Roses Yankee Mellor/ Yankee Mellor

Joe - Mellor

 Play, Ballet of Action

Bibliographic Sources

  • Local Studies Library, Sheffield Central Library 1840s Playbill - August 20, n.d.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Minstrel Show,
      Concert
    • Troupe Name: “Yankee Mellor”, “The 4 Virginia Minstrels”
    • Days & Times: “Wednesday, August 20”
    • 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 (venue info – staff, refreshments, etc)