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Ethiopian Serenaders (1848-49), 3 Jul. 1848 -8 Jul. 1848, London

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Event Type

Variety

Notes

Notes
Performers Listed:
  • Juba
  • Pell
Other Acts on Bill Listed:
  • "Grand Equestrian entertainment"
  • "Vocal & Instrumental concert"
  • "Scenes in the Circle"
  • "Band of Sixty Performers, under the direction of Herr Redl"
  • "Brilliant Illuminations and fireworks"
  • "Mr. T. Barry, the popular clown"
  • "Colossal View of Constantinople, with fireworks"
  • "Seignor Ricardo on the Ballet-stage"
  • "Professor Hemming and sons"
  • "Seignor Bradden, on the Corde Volante"
  • "Grand Ball in the magnificent Salle de Dance"
Other Event Info Available:
  • audience
  • context
  • description/review
  • performance time
  • programme (general)
  • ticket info
  • weather

Note: All ‘Other Info’ Categories list information that can be found about each item in relation to this event and/or the writings surrounding it.

Event Details

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

Date

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Date notes




<div class="noteheading">Performance Days Within Run:</div>
<ul class="notes">
<LI>Monday Evening (July 3)
<LI>Tuesday Evening (July 4)
<LI>Wednesday Evening (July 5)
<LI>Thursday Evening (July 6)
<LI>Friday Evening (July 7)
</UL>

<p class='noteEntry'><strong>Part of a longer run (June - October, 1848) </strong></p>








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Event Program

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Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Rosa Mae Valintine J.W.Valintine Valintine New Ballad
Dance (Original) Ethiopian Serenaders (1848-49) Ethiopian Serenaders (1848-49) Juba Dance, Original
Duet - Banjo and Bones Ethiopian Serenaders (1848-49) Ethiopian Serenaders (1848-49) Briggs & Pell Duet, Banjo, Bones
Jenny, put de Kittle on Ethiopian Serenaders (1848-49) Ethiopian Serenaders (1848-49) Juba New Chaunt
Old King Crow Ethiopian Serenaders (1848-49) Ethiopian Serenaders (1848-49) Pell New Refrain
Stop dat Knockin! Ethiopian Serenaders (1848-49) Ethiopian Serenaders (1848-49) Valintine Solo & Chorus
Carry Me Back to Old Virginia Ethiopian Serenaders (1848-49) Ethiopian Serenaders (1848-49) Ludlow Song
Love Not Ethiopian Serenaders (1848-49) Ethiopian Serenaders (1848-49) Instrumental? Overture

Bibliographic Sources

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  • Morning Chronicle (London) July 7, 1848: 7.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Variety
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • "[Pell's] corps of Ethiopian Serenaders"
    Troupe Size Given:
    • not listed
    Performers Listed:
    • "Pell"
    • "Juba"
    Days & Times Given:
    • not specified
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:

    • not specified for this event
    Other Info in Record:
    • audience:
      ("brilliant assemblages of rank and fashion")
    • reception:
      (“Unprecedented Success”)
  • Era (London) July 2, 1848: 1:3.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type Indicated: Variety
    • Performers Listed: “Juba”, “Pell…and a corps of highly talented Ethiopian Melodists”
    • Days and Times: “nightly”
    • Venue Name: "Vauxhall Gardens"
    • Other Acts on Bill: “Scenes in the circle”, “Mr. T. Barry, Clown”, “Vocal and Instrumental Concert", "Band of Sixty performers, under the Direction of Herr Redl"
    • Program Info: “Terpsichorean Feats and Vocalization of Juba”; Also (other race-related): “Colossal view of Constantinople”)
    • Other: context (July 3, 4), performance time, ticket info
  • Lambeth Public Archives, Vauxhall Gardens Collection 1822-54 Book, Playbill (July 3, 1848):
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Variety
    • Troupe Name: “Ethiopian Serenaders,” “Santa Amesou and his Infant Son”
    • Performers Listed: Serenaders: “Mr. G.W. Pell,” “Juba,” “Mr. T.F. Briggs, Mr. J.H. Everton, Mr. J.W. Valentine and Mr. M.C. Ludlow”
    • Days & Times: “Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4, 1848”
    • Venue Name: “Royal Gardens, Vauxhall”
    • Other Acts on Bill: Complete listing, see attached document scan
    • Program Info: Amesou: “Will go through their Astonishing Performances,” Serenaders: Complete listing, see attached document scan
    • Other: performance time, ticket info, other (surrounding events at venue), other (venue info: patronage, refreshments, etc.)
  • Mirror and United Kingdom Magazine July 1848: ?.
    **note: may refer to another week (in July) during this run
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Minstrel Show
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • “Ethiopian Serenaders”
    Performers Listed:
    • “Pell”
    • “Juba”
    Days & Times Given:
    • none given
    Venue Name as Listed:
    • “Vauxhall”
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • none given
    Program Info Listed:
    • “dancing” (Juba)
    Other Info in Record:
    • description/review
    • other (description of songs similar to those on program)
  • Morning Chronicle (London) July 3, 1848: 1.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Variety
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • "Pell's Company of Ethiopian Serenaders"
    Performers Listed:
    • "Juba"
    Days & Times Given:
    • "To-night and to-morrow"
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • "Scenes in the circle by the French and English Troupe"
    • "clown, Mr. T. Barry"
    • "Vocal and Instrumental Concert"
    • "Appropriate devices in Fireworks and Illuminations"
    • "Signor Ricardo's performance on the Ballet-stage"
    • "Professor Hemming and Sons"
    • "Signor Bradbury on the Corde Volante"
    • "Ball in the magnificent Salle de Dance, with Herr Redl's band"
    Other Info in Record:
    • context:
      ("grand fancy fair and day Fete (...) in aid of the Butchers' Almshouses, under the patronage of the Queen Dowager")
    • performance time:
      ("Open each day at Five o'clock")
  • Times (London) June 27, 1848: ?.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Variety?
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • not specified for this event
    Performers Listed:
    • not specified for this event
    Days & Times Given:
    • “Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4”
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:

    • not specified
    Other Info in Record:
    • context: (July 3, 4)
      ("a Day Fete and Ladies' Bazaar, under the patronage of the Queen Dowager, in Aid of the Butchers' Almshouses")
  • Illustrated London News July 1, 1848: 420: 1.
    Days & Times Given:
    • ”Monday and Tuesday July 3 and 4”
    Other Info in Record:
    • context
  • Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle July 9, 1848: 3.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Variety (?)
    Troupe Name as Given:
      not listed
    Troupe Size Given: not listed
    Performers Listed:
      none
    Days & Times Given:
    • “commenced on Monday”
    • “repeated on Tuesday”
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • “the usual attractions of the gardens”
    • “double display of fireworks” --*Note this last item is listed in relation to the Tuesday performance specifically
    Other Info in Record:
    • audience
    • context
    • weather
  • Morning Chronicle (London) June 29, 1848: 1.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Variety?
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • not listed for this event
    Troupe Size Given:
    • not listed
    Performers Listed:
    • none for this event
    Days & Times Given:
    • "Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4”
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • none for this event
    Other Info in Record:
    • context:
      (July 3 & 4: "a Day Fete and Ladies' Bazaar, for the Benefit of the Butchers' Charitable Institution",
  • Morning Chronicle (London) June 26, 1848: 1.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Variety?
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • not listed for this event
    Troupe Size Given:
    • not listed
    Performers Listed:
    • none for this event
    Days & Times Given:
    • "Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4”)
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:

    • none for this event
    Other Info in Record:
    • context:
      (July 3 & 4: "a Day Fete and Ladies' Bazaar, under the patronage of the Queen Dowager, in Aid of the Butchers' Charitable Institution")
  • Morning Chronicle (London) July 3, 1848: 1: 1.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Variety
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • "[Pell's] corps of Ethiopian Serenaders"
    Troupe Size Given: :
    • not listed
    Performers Listed:
    • "Pell"
    • "Juba"
    Days & Times Given:
    • ”To-night”
    • “Monday, July 3”
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:

    • "Grand Equestrian entertainment"
    • "Mr. T. Barry, the popular clown"
    • "Vocal & Instrumental concert"
    • "Colossal view of Constantinople, with fireworks”
    Other Info in Record:
    • audience:
      (“the most brilliant assemblages of rank and fashion”)
    • context: (July 3, 4)
      ("a Day Fete and Ladies' Bazaar, under the patronage of the Queen Dowager, in Aid of the Butchers' Almshouses")
    • performance time:
      ("Doors open at 8 o’clock")
    • reception:
      (“Unprecedented Success”)
    • ticket info:
      ("Admission, 2s. 6d.")
  • Weekly Dispatch (London) June 25, 1848: ?.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Variety
    • Days & Times: “Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4”
    • Other: context
  • Observer (London) June 25, 1848: 1: 1.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Variety?
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • not specified for this event
    Performers Listed:
    • none for this event
    Days & Times Given:
    • “Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4”
  • Bell’s Life in London and Sporting Chronicle June 25, 1848: 2: 1.
    Info in Record:
    • Other: audience, context
  • Observer (London) July 2, 1848: 1: 1.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Variety
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • "Ethiopian Melodists"
    Performers Listed:
    • "Juba"
    • "Pell"
    Days & Times Given:
    • "nightly"
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • "Scenes in the Circle"
    • "Mr. T. Barry, Clown"
    • "Vocal and Instrumental Concert."
    • "Band of Sixty Performers, under the direction of Herr Redl"
    • "Colossal View of Constantinople"
    • "Brilliant Illuminations and Grand Pyrotechnic Display"
    Other Info in Record:
    • context: (July 3, 4)
      ("a Day Fete and Ladies' Bazaar for the Benefit of the Butchers' Charitable Institution”)
    • performance time:
      ("Doors open at Eight o'Clock")
    • ticket info:
      ("Admission, Half-a-Crown")
  • Times (London) July 3, 1848: 4: 1.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Variety
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • "Pell's Company of Ethiopian Serenaders"
    Troupe Size Given:
    • not listed
    Performers Listed:
    • "Juba"
    Days & Times Given:
    • "To-night and to-morrow"
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • "Scenes in the circle by the French and English Troupe"
    • "Clown, Mr. T. Barry"
    • "Vocal and Instrumental Concert"
    • "appropriate Devices in Fireworks and Illuminations"
    • "Seignor Ricardo on the Ballet-stage"
    • "Professor Hemming and sons"
    • "Seignor Bradden, on the Corde Volante"
    • "Grand Ball in the magnificent Salle de Dance, with Herr Redl's unrivalled band"
    Other Info in Record:
    • context:
      ("a grand fancy fair and day Fete (...) in aid of the Butchers' Almshouses, under the patronage of the Queen Dowager")
    • performance time:
      ("Open each day at Five o'clock")
  • Morning Advertiser (London) July 3, 1848: ?.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Variety
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • "Pell's Company of Ethiopian Serenaders"
    Performers Listed:
    • "Juba"
    Days & Times Given:
    • "To-night and to-morrow"
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • "Scenes in the circle by the French and English Troupe"
    • "Clown, Mr. T. Barry"
    • "Vocal and Instrumental Concert"
    • "appropriate Devices in Fireworks and Illuminations"
    • "Seignor Ricardo on the Ballet-stage"
    • "Professor Hemming and Sons"
    • "Seignor Bradden, on the Corde Volante"
    • "Grand Ball in the magnificent Salle de Dance, with Herr Redl's unrivalled band"
    Other Info in Record:
    • context:
      ("a grand fancy fair and day Fete (...) in aid of the Butchers' Almshouses, under the patronage of the Queen Dowager")
    • performance time:
      ("Open each day at Five o'clock")
  • Weekly Dispatch (London) July 2, 1848: ?.
  • Britannia (London) July 1, 1848: ?.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Variety
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • "Ethiopian Melodists"
    Performers Listed:
    • "Juba"
    • "Pell"
    Days & Times Given:
    • "nightly"
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:
    • "Scenes in the Circle"
    • "Mr. T. Barry, Clown"
    • "Vocal and Instrumental Concert."
    • "Band of Sixty Perfromers, under the direction of Herr Redl"
    • "Colossal View of Constantinople"
    • "Brilliant Illuminations and Grand Pyrotechnic Display"
    Other Info in Record:
    • context: (July 3, 4)
    • performance time
    • ticket info
  • Britannia (London) June 24, 1848: ?.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type: Variety
    • Troupe Name: “[Pell's] corps of Ethiopian Serenaders”
    • Performers Listed: “Juba,” “Pell”
    • Other: context
  • Morning Advertiser (London) June 27, 1848: ?.
    Performance Type Indicated:
    • Variety?
    Troupe Name as Given:
    • not specified for this event
    Performers Listed:
    • not specified for this event
    Days & Times Given:
    • “Monday and Tuesday, July 3 and 4”
    Other Acts on Bill Listed:

    • not specified
    Other Info in Record:
    • context: (July 3, 4)
      ("a Day Fete and Ladies' Bazaar, under the patronage of the Queen Dowager, in Aid of the Butchers' Almshouses")