Aldridge, Ira, 21 Aug. 1848 -26 Aug. 1848, Edinburgh

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Event Details

Troupe: Aldridge, Ira
Note:
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Edinburgh
County: Edinburgh
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Edinburgh Adelphi Theatre
Date: 21 August 1848-26 August 1848
Date notes: dates approximate; number of performances unknown
Notes: 

Event Program

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


Casting:

  • Othello - Mr. Aldridge
  • Iago - Mr. James Bennett,
  • Desdemona - Miss Coveney
  • Cassio - Mr. Whyndam
  • Brabantio - Mr. Cooper
  • Emilia - Miss Cleaver
    		•  Play
    Slave, The Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira


    Casting:

  • Gambia - Aldridge
    		•  Play
    Revenge, The Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira Play
    Paul and Virginia Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira


    Casting:

  • Paul - Mr. W.H. Eburne
  • Virginia - Miss Coveney,
  • Slave - Mr. Aldridge
    		•  Play
    Crusoe the Second Aldridge, Ira Play

    Bibliographic Sources

    • Era (London) August 27, 1848: 11:2.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type Indicated:
        Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: “Mr. Aldridge” (Othello, Gambia & a "run away slave" in "Paul and Virginia"). For additional performers, see attached document scan.
      • Days and Times: “during the week” (past)
      • Venue Name: “Edinburgh.-Adelphi”
      • Other Acts on Bill" "the Pas de Fascination", "Mr. Webster and the young ladies St. Louin"
      • Program Info: “Othello”, “Gambia”, “The Revenge”, "Crusoe the Second", "Paul and Virginia”
      • Other:
        description/review,
        reception,
        other (surrounding events at venue)
      Document Image
    • Lloyd's Weekly London Newspaper August 20, 1848: 10:2.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type:
        Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: Ira Aldridge
      • Venue Name: Edinburgh
      • Other:
        T.B.A