Aldridge, Ira, 15 Apr. 1850 -20 Apr. 1850, Yorkshire: West Riding

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Dramatic

Event Details

Troupe: Aldridge, Ira
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Huddersfield
County: Yorkshire: West Riding
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Wild’s New Theatre
Date: 15 April 1850-20 April 1850
Date notes: Specifies M night and that the engagement ran for 5 nights (not sure which 5 though)

Event Program

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


Casting:

  • Othello - Mr. Ira Aldridge
  • Iago - Mr. Loraine
  • Desdemona - Miss Kirke
  • Emilia - Mrs. Nunn
    		•  Play

    Bibliographic Sources

    • Era (London) April 21, 1850: 11: 4.
      Performance Type Indicated:
      • Dramatic
      Troupe Name as Given:
      • “Mr. Ira Aldridge”
      Performers Listed:
      • “Mr. Ira Aldridge”
      • “Mr. Loraine”
      • “Mrs. Nunn”
      • “Miss Kirke”
      Days & Times Given:
      • “On Monday last Mr. Ira Aldridge commenced an engagement for five nights”
      Venue Name as Listed:
      • “Huddersfield”
      Other Acts on Bill Listed:
      • none
      Program Info Listed:
      • “Othello” (Othello – Aldridge, Iago - Loraine, Emilia - Nunn, Desdemona – Kirke)
      Other Info in Record:
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