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Revision as of 05:56, 13 May 2019
The Virginia Mummy is a Negro farce by Charles White ()[].
Contents
The original text
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
1865: Performed in the Theatre Royal, Cape Town, on 25 November, by the Christy's Minstrels as part of a "Grand Combination Performance: the Christy's Farewell and the Dramatic Co." It was accompanied by songs, dances and recitals - including a "Grand Burlesque, Trial of Skill and Challenge Dance" and the commedietta called Cousin Tom (George Roberts), performed by the Ray and Cooper Company.
Sources
The Virginia Mummy: A Negro Farce, [1]
F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1912. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: p.192
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