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| + | ''[[Musical Melange]]'' is obviously the name often given to an evening of musical entertainment. | ||
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| + | In at least one case it is the name given to a specific act by the [[Darkie Serenaders]] and "Mr [[Percy Howard]]" (Cape Town, 1866). | ||
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==The original text== | ==The original text== | ||
| − | Described as a "''[[Musical Melange]]''" by the [[Darkie Serenaders]] and "Mr [[Percy Howard]]", was probably an occasion specific act created by members of the cast. | + | Described as a "''[[Musical Melange]]''" by the [[Darkie Serenaders]] and "Mr [[Percy Howard]]", was probably an occasion specific act created by members of the cast, when they participated in a benefit performance for the actor manager . |
==Translations and adaptations== | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
| − | + | the [[Darkie Serenaders]] and "Mr [[Percy Howard]]", | |
== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
Revision as of 05:11, 20 June 2020
Musical Melange is obviously the name often given to an evening of musical entertainment.
In at least one case it is the name given to a specific act by the Darkie Serenaders and "Mr Percy Howard" (Cape Town, 1866).
Contents
The original text
Described as a "Musical Melange" by the Darkie Serenaders and "Mr Percy Howard", was probably an occasion specific act created by members of the cast, when they participated in a benefit performance for the actor manager .
Translations and adaptations
the Darkie Serenaders and "Mr Percy Howard",
Performance history in South Africa
1866: Performed by the Le Roy-Duret Company, aided by "A Host of Amateur Voluntary Aid", in the Harrington Street Theatre, Cape Town, on 25 October, as part of a benefit for Le Roy. Also on offer were Who Killed Cock Robin? (Matthews), an "(a)musing sketch, arranged for the occasion", Left the Stage, or Thornton Worrying Le Roy, a dance ("La Cachuca") by Mrs Brazier and Mrs Luin, and a farewell address by Mrs Duret.
Sources
D.C. Boonzaier, 1923. "My playgoing days – 30 years in the history of the Cape Town stage", in SA Review, 9 March and 24 August 1932. (Reprinted in Bosman 1980: pp. 374-439.)
F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1912. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: pp.203-205
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