Sable Harmonists at the Gothic Hall 24 July 1851

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Minstrel Show

Event Details

Troupe: Sable Harmonists (

Consisting of "seven negroes"

Director: L.C. BENSON

)
Location: London
County: London (city-county)
Type: Minstrel Show
Venue: Gothic Hall
Date: 24 July 1851-24 July 1851
Date notes: Note: newspaper states that they will perform "every afternoon and evening until further notice" such that the end date of the performance run is currently unknown.
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"Real Darkies from the South. Ethiopian Concert at the Gothic Hall, No, 7, Haymarket, next door to the Theatre. - Having just arrived from American that celebrated TROUPE OF REAL SABLE HARMONISTS, consisting of seven real negroes, whose concerts throughout the citities of the United States have been crowded nighly. Their concerts consist of entire new and original Negro Melodies, Quartette Choruses, Parodies from the Opera, Burlesques, Dances, &c. Commencing THIS DAY, July 24. Open every afternoon and evening until further notice. Concert commencing at 3 afternoon, and 8 evening precisely. Reserved seats 2s. 6d., back seats, 1s. 6d.; children half price, accompanied by their parents or guardians, under the age of 10 years. J.C. BENSON, Director." (London Daily News, Thursday 24 July 1851)