Ethiopian Serenaders (1850), 18 Mar. 1850 -23 Mar. 1850, Devon

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Minstrel Show

Event Details

Troupe: Ethiopian Serenaders (1850)
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Plymouth
County: Devon
Type: Minstrel Show
Date: 18 March 1850-23 March 1850
Date notes: appearing "for a few nights" - but specifics unknown as yet

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Old Jaw Bone, The M.C. Ludlow/ Ethiopian Serenaders (1850) Parody
Railroad Overture Ethiopian Serenaders (1850) Overture, Finale
Plantation Dance, (Original) Gilbert W. Pell/ Ethiopian Serenaders (1850) Dance
Marriage Festival Dance Gilbert W. Pell/ Ethiopian Serenaders (1850) Dance
Solo De Brenner/ Ethiopian Serenaders (1850)

played "under the leg, behind the back, with the bow, and sometimes with the bow in his mouth"

 Violin

Bibliographic Sources

  • Plymouth and Devonport Weekly Journal March 21, 1850: 5: 4.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Minstrel Show
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • “Mr. G.W. Pell, the original ‘bones,’ with his talented company”
    Performers Listed:
    • “Mr. Pell”
    • “Mr. De Brenner”
    • “Mr. Ludlow”
    Days & Times Given:
    • “commenced a short engagement (…) on Monday evening”
    • “appear again this and to-morrow evenings”
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • none
    Other Info in Record:
    • audience
    • description/review
    • programme (general)
    • programme (specific acts)
    • reception
  • Plymouth Times no date listed : 3: 1.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Minstrel Show
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • “Mr. G.W. Pell, ‘the original bones,’ and four of his colleagues”
    Performers Listed:
    • “Mr. G.W. Pell”
    Days & Times Given:
    • “engaged to perform next week”
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • none
    Other Info in Record:
    • programme (general)

      (“some of the nigger melodies”)
    • other (mention of minstrelsy’s popularity in Britain)

      (“which have obtained such popularity of late in this country”)
  • Plymouth, Devonport and Stonehouse Herald March 16, 1850: 5: 1.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Minstrel Show
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • “Mr. G.W. Pell, the original ‘bones,’ and his colleagues”
    Performers Listed:
    • “Mr. G.W. Pell”
    Days & Times Given:
    • “On Monday (…) will make their first appearance”
    • “engagement extending for a few nights”
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • none
    Other Info in Record:
    • description/review

      (“will be given in first-rate style, and those who are fond of a hearty laugh, should visit the theatre”)
    • programme (general)

      (“ ‘The Nigger Melodies’ will be given”)
  • Plymouth, Devonport and Stonehouse Herald March 23, 1850: 5: 1.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Minstrel Show
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • “Messrs. Pell and co, the original ‘Serenaders,’”
    Performers Listed:
    • “Pell”
    Days & Times Given:
    • “during the past week”
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • none
    Other Info in Record:
    • audience

      (“her majesty’s lieges of these towns”; “have drawn good houses”)
    • description/review

      (“Their performances, which display no inconsiderable talent…”)
    • programme (general)

      (“the Negger [sic] melodies, etc.”)
    • reception

      (“judging from the applause bestowed on the performers, have given general satisfaction”)