Going to the Races
Going to the Races is a farce from the 19th century, by an unknown author.
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Possibly a farce based on the song "Camptown Races" by Stephen Foster, which was made popular in the USA by Christy's Minstrels, who had a close relationship with Foster and often sang his latest songs.
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Performance history in South Africa
1872-1874: Performed in the Mutual Hall, Cape Town, as part of their repertoire by the Harvey-Dougherty-Leslie-Braham Minstrels.
Sources
F.C.L. Bosman. 1980. Drama en Toneel in Suid-Afrika, Deel II, 1856-1912. Pretoria: J.L. van Schaik: p. 253.
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