Cowell, Sam, 29 Jun. 1846 -29 Jun. 1846, London

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Event Details

Troupe: Cowell, Sam (

seems to have sung minstrel songs at Evans' (London, 1848); needs verification

)
Venue Type: Pleasure Gardens
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Variety
Venue: Cremorne Gardens
Date: 29 June 1846-29 June 1846
Date notes: Monday evening; date approximate

Bibliographic Sources

  • Theatrical Journal (London) July 4, 1846: 210:2-211:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Variety
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. S. Cowell, the popular comedian of the Surrey Theatre”
    • Days & Times: “on Monday night” (past)
    • Venue Name: “Cremorne Gardens”
    • Other Acts on Bill: several listed; see attached document scan
    • Program Info: Cowell “sang the ‘Cork Leg’ and ‘Steam Arm’ [which don’t seem to be minstrelsy-related] with a popular nigger melody”
    • Other:
      audience,
      description/review,
      reception,
      other (venue description)
    Document Image, Part 1
  • Theatrical Journal (London) July 4, 1846: 210:2-211:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Variety
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. S. Cowell, the popular comedian of the Surrey Theatre”
    • Days & Times: “on Monday night” (past)
    • Venue Name: “Cremorne Gardens”
    • Other Acts on Bill: several listed; see attached document scan
    • Program Info: Cowell “sang the ‘Cork Leg’ and ‘Steam Arm’ [which don’t seem to be minstrelsy-related] with a popular nigger melody”
    • Other:
      audience,
      description/review,
      reception,
      other (venue description)
    Part 2