Aldridge, Ira, 14 Jul. 1851 -19 Jul. 1851, Edinburgh

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Event Details

Troupe: Aldridge, Ira
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Edinburgh
County: Edinburgh
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Edinburgh Adelphi Theatre
Date: 14 July 1851-19 July 1851
Date notes: dates approximate; number of performances uncertain

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Othello Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira Play
Padlock, The Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira Play
Slave, The Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira Play
Virginian Mummy, The Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira Play
Three Fingered Jack Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira Play

Bibliographic Sources

  • Era (London) July 20, 1851: 13:1.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Dramatic
    • Performers Listed: “Mr. Ira Aldridge”. See attached document scan for a list of supporting performers.
    • Days & Times: “at present fulfilling an engagement of twelve nights”
    • Venue Name: “Edinburgh.-Adelphi Theatre”
    • Program Info: “has appeared in the following pieces, Othello; the Padlock; Virginian Mummy; Obi, or, Three fingered Jack; and The Slave”
    • Other:
      audience
    Document Image
  • Theatrical Journal (London) July 10, 1851: 224:2.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Dramatic
    • Performers Listed: “The celebrated African Roscius, Mr. Ira Aldridge”
    • Days & Times: “for a limited number of nights”
    • Venue Name: Edinburgh, Adelphi
    • Program Info: “Othello”
    • Other:
      description/review
    Document Scan
  • Theatrical Journal (London) July 23, 1851: 240:2.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Dramatic
    • Performers Listed: Mr. Ira Aldridge, the African Roscius
    • Dates & Times: not specified (“the African Roscius has been performing with success.”)
    • Venue Name: Edinburgh, Adelphi
    • Other:
      description/review