Aldridge, Ira, 11 May. 1842 -11 May. 1842, Yorkshire: West Riding

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Dramatic

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Troupe: Aldridge, Ira
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Sheffield
County: Yorkshire: West Riding
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Theatre Royal, Sheffield
Date: 11 May 1842-11 May 1842
Date notes: Wednesday; part of a 3 day engagement (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Virginian Mummy, The Aldridge, Ira Play
Bertram Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira


Casting;

  • ? - Mr. Aldridge
  • Imogen - Mrs. Chester
    		•  Play

    Bibliographic Sources

    • Sheffield Iris May 10, 1842: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type:
        Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: “the African Roscius”, Mrs. Chester (Imogen in Betram)
      • Days & Times: Wednesday (following day)
      • Venue Name: Sheffield Theatre Royal
      • Program Info: Betram, Virginian Mummy. Also, (other race-related): The Hunchback of Notre Dame
      • Other:
        (surrounding performances at venue)
    • Sheffield Iris May 10, 1842: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type:
        Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: “The African Roscius”
      • Days & Times: “to-morrow evening”
      • Venue Name: Sheffield Theatre Royal
      • Other:
        (surrounding performances at venue)
    • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Playbills, May 11,1842
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type:
        Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: the African Roscius
      • Days & Times: Wednesday, May 11, 1842.
      • Venue Name: Sheffield Theatre Royal
      • Other Acts on Bill: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (though Aldridge may have performed in this as well – unclear)
      • Program Info: Bertram, The Virginian Mummy
    • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/3: Sheffield Theatre Playbills, May 9,1842
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type:
        Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: “the African Roscius”
      • Days & Times: “Three Nights Only”
      • Venue Name: “the theatre”