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| − | ''[[The Virginia Mummy]]'' is a [[Negro farce]] by Charles White () | + | ''[[The Virginia Mummy]]'' is a [[Negro farce]] by Charles White (fl. mid 19th century). |
==The original text== | ==The original text== | ||
| − | + | Published by John Dicks, 1849 (as Issue 315 of Dicks' standard plays) | |
| − | Published by John Dicks, 1849 | ||
==Translations and adaptations== | ==Translations and adaptations== | ||
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== Performance history in South Africa == | == 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 | + | 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 or Challenge Dance]]''" and the commedietta called ''[[Cousin Tom]]'' (George Roberts), performed by the [[Ray and Cooper Company]]. |
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
Revision as of 06:01, 4 March 2020
The Virginia Mummy is a Negro farce by Charles White (fl. mid 19th century).
Contents
The original text
Published by John Dicks, 1849 (as Issue 315 of Dicks' standard plays)
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 or 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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