Yankee Mellor, 6 Oct. 1851 -11 Oct. 1851, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Minstrel Show

Event Details

Troupe: Yankee Mellor
Venue Type: Music Hall
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
County: Newcastle upon Tyne (city-county) in Northumberlan
Type: Minstrel Show
Venue: Royal Casino
Date: 6 October 1851-11 October 1851
Date notes: dates approximate; number of performances unknown

Bibliographic Sources

  • Era (London) October 12, 1851: 11:4.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Minstrel Show?
    • Performers Listed: “Yankee Mellor, the celebrated Nigger delineator”
    • Days & Times: “Since our last”
    • Venue Name: “Newcastle-on-Tyne”, “Royal Casino”
    • Other:
      (mention of Mellor’s past successes in Newcastle)
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