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Collection name
Catching a Spy (1865)
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Mss Eur 284/3
Description
A handwritten handbill for a performance of ‘Catching a Spy’, given on board the ship ‘Alfred’ on 15 November 1865.
This was a dramatic performance, but the programme indicates that it included a number of ‘new songs by R. McAllister’ and 'dancing &c with grand music … accompanied by Violin, Banjo, Tambourine, Flute [illegible], Drum, Violoncello and Bassoon’.
The programme provides detailed information regarding the performing personnel.
Held with this document is what would appear to be a section of the script (also handwritten).
Date range
1865 - 1865
Associated People and Organisations
McAllister, R. (Mr) -
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'Alfred' [ship]
Associated Times
19th century - mid Victorian 1851-1875
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British Library: Asian, Pacific and African Collections
Asian, Pacific and African Collections
96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB Open Map
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