NB: The term "negro" was used historically to describe people of black (sub-Saharan) African heritage but, since the 1960s, has fallen from usage and, increasingly, is considered offensive. The term is repeated here in its original historical context.
This silk programme was printed for the Grand Afternoon Performance Benefit for the Newcastle Infirmary at the Empire Variety Theatre Newcastle, 28 October 1891. This was the first theatre built by Horace Edward Moss and Richard Thornton and was one of the earliest of the chain of Moss Empires Variety Theatres that opened around the country between 1890 and 1912 when Moss died.
There were 17 items of entertainment on the programme starting with the Overture, followed by Miss Lily Sweeney, Burlesque Artiste and Dancer; The Fordes, Operatic Burlesque Artistes; Mr J. Pigg, Vocal Comedian; Miss Ida Rozelle, Charming Serio and Dancer, Mr H..H.Walton, Vocal Comedian; Walter Monroe, The Favourite Irish Comedian and Dancer; Lotto, Lilo and Otto, Mavellous Bycyclists; Mr Edward Clark, Vocal Comedian; Lester King, The Eminent Baritone; Miss Lizzie Chase, Serio-Comedienne and Dancer; J. H. Milburn, The Great Character Comedian; Hellis, Hurst and Huby, Negro Comedians; Mr J.B. Radcliffe, Tyneside Comedian; Arthur Picardo, Vocalist and Dancer; Mr E. Fenwicke, Vocal Comedian; and Walton and Lester, The World's Worst Wizards.
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NB: The term "negro" was used historically to describe people of black (sub-Saharan) African heritage but, since the 1960s, has fallen from usage and, increasingly, is considered offensive. The term is repeated here in its original historical context.
This silk programme was printed for the Grand Afternoon Performance Benefit for the Newcastle Infirmary at the Empire Variety Theatre Newcastle, 28 October 1891. This was the first theatre built by Horace Edward Moss and Richard Thornton and was one of the earliest of the chain of Moss Empires Variety Theatres that opened around the country between 1890 and 1912 when Moss died.
There were 17 items of entertainment on the programme starting with the Overture, followed by Miss Lily Sweeney, Burlesque Artiste and Dancer; The Fordes, Operatic Burlesque Artistes; Mr J. Pigg, Vocal Comedian; Miss Ida Rozelle, Charming Serio and Dancer, Mr H..H.Walton, Vocal Comedian; Walter Monroe, The Favourite Irish Comedian and Dancer; Lotto, Lilo and Otto, Mavellous Bycyclists; Mr Edward Clark, Vocal Comedian; Lester King, The Eminent Baritone; Miss Lizzie Chase, Serio-Comedienne and Dancer; J. H. Milburn, The Great Character Comedian; Hellis, Hurst and Huby, Negro Comedians; Mr J.B. Radcliffe, Tyneside Comedian; Arthur Picardo, Vocalist and Dancer; Mr E. Fenwicke, Vocal Comedian; and Walton and Lester, The World's Worst Wizards.