Aldridge, Ira, 14 Dec. 1846 -19 Dec. 1846, Devon

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Event Details

Troupe: Aldridge, Ira
Note: in Devonport
Venue Type: Unknown
Location: Devonport
County: Devon
Type: Dramatic
Date: 14 December 1846-19 December 1846
Date notes:

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Othello Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira


Casting:

  • Othello - Aldridge
  • Play
    Padlock, The Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira


    Casting:

  • Mungo - Aldridge
  • Play
    Slave, The Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira


    Casting:

  • Gambia - Aldridge
  • Play
    Virginian Mummy, The Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira


    Casting:

  • Ginger Blue - Aldridge
  • Play
    Merchant of Venice, The Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira


    Casting:

  • Shylock - Aldridge
  • Play
    Three Fingered Jack Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira


    Casting:

  • Jack - Aldridge
  • Play

    Bibliographic Sources

    • Era (London) December 20, 1846: 10:4.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type:
        Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: “The African Roscius”
      • Days & Times: “during the past week”
      • Venue Name: Devonport
      • Program Info: “He has personated Othello, Gambia, Shylock, Mungo, three-fingered Jack, Ginger Blue and other characters, peculiarly suited to his abilities and personal qualifications.”
      • Other:
        description/review,
        reception
    • Theatrical Journal (London) December 19, 1846: 405:2.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type:
        Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: “Mr. Aldridge, the African Roscius”
      • Days & Times: “is again playing here”
      • Venue Name: “Davenport [sic]”
      • Other:
        description/review (brief),
        other (mention of appearance by Aldridge at this theatre “some months back”)