American Southern Minstrels, 21 Oct. 1844 -21 Oct. 1844, London

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Event Details

Troupe: American Southern Minstrels
Troupe: Palmer, Master Hendrik Thompson
Venue Type: Circus
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Circus
Venue: Astley's Royal Amphitheatre
Date: 21 October 1844-21 October 1844
Date notes: Monday

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Dance the Boatman American Southern Minstrels

"full chorus"

 Song
Old Dan Tucker American Southern Minstrels

"full chorus"

 Song
Going ober de Mountains American Southern Minstrels

"full chorus"

 Song
Fine Old Coloured Gemman, De Parker/ American Southern Minstrels Song, Parody, Whistled
Lucy Long American Southern Minstrels

"full chorus"

 Song
Back-action, Spring-heel, Locomotive Breakdown Parker/ American Southern Minstrels

"as Danced by the Ohio Boatmen"

 Dance
New York and Squash Hollow Hornpipe Master Hendrik Thompson Palmer/ Palmer, Master Hendrik Thompson Dance

Bibliographic Sources

  • British Library, BL Mic. C. 13137 Playbills 172: Oct. 21, 1844 (Astley's)
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Circus
    • Troupe Name: “The American Southern Minstrels”
    • Performers Listed: Minstrels: “Mr. Woolcott”, “Mr. Robins”, “Mr. Parker”, “Mr. Ring”. Also (separate act): “Master Hendrik Thompson Palmer, The Little American Wonder and Unrivalled Grotesque Negro Dancer”
    • Days & Times: “Monday, October 21st, 1844”
    • Venue Name: “Astley’s Royal Amphitheatre of Arts, Westminster Bridge Road”
    • Other Acts on Bill: “the splendid Equestrian and Dramatic Spectacle […] entitled Lochinvar or, The Bridal of Netherby and Steeed [sic] of the Brave!”, “The Celebrated Cornopean Brass Band”, “Miss Palser, the Little Terpsichorean Wonder”, a variety of songs and dances, several equestrian acts, including “Mdlle. Helene […] in one of her admired Scenes of Equitation”, and “Sig. Germani […] in the Character of Zenocles”, “Mr. Barry, the eminent Clown”, “Mr. Twist’s wonderful Contortions”, “the popular Equestrian and Dramatic Spectacle […] entitled The Blood-Red Knight!”
    • Program Info: “Mr. Woolcott, will perform on the Longo Banjo. Mr. Robins, on the Tuckahoe Violin. Mr. Parker, on the Bone Castanets – and Mr. Ring, on the Cohea Tambourine”. Complete program of the Serenaders’ entertainment also provided (and transcribed in the relevant event record in this database). Palmer will “Dance his New York and Squash Hollow Hornpipe!”
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