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

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Event Type

Dramatic

Notes

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Event Details

Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Edinburgh
County: Edinburgh
Note:
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Edinburgh Adelphi Theatre

Date

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Date notes
dates approximate; number of performances unknown

Casting

Event Program

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Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Othello Aldridge IraAldridge
Casting:
  • Othello - Mr. Aldridge
  • Iago - Mr. James Bennett,
  • Desdemona - Miss Coveney
  • Cassio - Mr. Whyndam
  • Brabantio - Mr. Cooper
  • Emilia - Miss Cleaver
    		• Play
    Slave, The Aldridge IraAldridge
    Casting:
  • Gambia - Aldridge
    		• Play
    Revenge, The Aldridge IraAldridge Play
    Paul and Virginia Aldridge IraAldridge
    Casting:
  • Paul - Mr. W.H. Eburne
  • Virginia - Miss Coveney,
  • Slave - Mr. Aldridge
    		• Play
    Crusoe the Second Aldridge, Ira Aldridge, Ira Play

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    • 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)
    • 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