Aldridge, Ira, 21 Mar. 1850 -21 Mar. 1850, Bristol

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Troupe: Aldridge, Ira

Troupe: Three Fingered Jack Troupe (Bristol, 50) (

Only those members directly involved in the performance of race listed: Gomersal (Quashee), Waldron (Sam), Elmore (Obi Woman);
Aldridge played Karfa with this troupe.

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Venue Type: Theatre

Location: Bristol
County: Bristol (city-county) in Gloucestershire
Type: Dramatic

Venue: Theatre Royal, Bristol

Date: 21 March 1850-21 March 1850

Date notes: Thursday, Friday

Event Program

Title	Performed Person / Troupe	Notes	Type
Revenge, The	Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira	Casting: Zanga - African Roscius Alonzo - Coleman Don Carlos - John Davis Don Alvarez - Mulford Don Manuel - Waldron Leonore - Mrs. Maddocks Isabella - Mrs. Elmore	Play
Three Fingered Jack	Elmore/ Gomersal/ R.W. Waldron/ Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, IraThree Fingered Jack Troupe (Bristol, 50)	Casting: Karfa - African Roscius Ormond - Mulford Orford - Lee Quashee - Gomersal Overseer - Callan Sam - Waldron Obi Woman - Elmore Rosa - Miss Cuthbert Kitty - Miss Marsh	Play

Bibliographic Sources

Bristol Gazette March 21, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
Info in Record:
- Performance Type:
  Dramatic
- Performers Listed: “the celebrated African Roscius, Mr. Aldridge”
- Days & Times: “during this week”
- Venue Name: Theatre Royal
- Other:
  description/review (brief)
Bristol Journal March 23, 1850
Info in Record:
- Performance Type:
  Dramatic
- Performers Listed: “Mr. Aldridge, the African Roscius”
- Days & Times: “during the week” (past)
- Venue Name: “The Theatre”
- Program Info: “has been playing his round of characters”
- Other:
  audience
Bristol Mercury March 16, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
Info in Record:
- Performance Type:
  Dramatic
- Performers Listed: African Roscius – John Aldridge [sic]
- Days & Times: Thursday, Friday (March 21-22)
- Venue Name: Theatre Royal (Bristol)
Bristol Mirror March 23, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
Info in Record:
- Performance Type:
  Dramatic
- Performers Listed: “Mr. Aldridge, better known, perhaps, as the ‘African Roscius’”
- Days & Times: previous week
- Venue Name: “The Theatre”
- Program Info: “The Revenge”, “The Savage of the Rocks”, “The Virginian Mummy”, and “The Padlock” (dates not specified)
- Other:
  description/review
  other (notice that the theatre is to be dark during Passion week)
British Library, BL Mic. C. 13137 Playbills 205/206: March 18, 1850 (TR Bristol)
Info in Record:
- Performance Type:
  Dramatic
- Performers Listed: “the African Roscius”.
- Days & Times: “Thursday & Friday” (coming)
- Venue Name: “Theatre-Royal, Bristol”
- Other:
  (surrounding events at venue)
Theatrical Journal (London) March 28, 1850: 103:1-2.
Info in Record:
- Performance Type:
  Dramatic
- Performers Listed: “Mr. Aldridge.”
- Venue Name: "Bristol"
- Program Info: On various nights, not specified - “The Revenge.” “The Savage of the Rocks.” “The Virginian Mummy.” “The Padlock.”
- Other:
  description/review
Document Image, Part 1
Theatrical Journal (London) March 28, 1850: 103:1-2.
Info in Record:
- Performance Type:
  Dramatic
- Performers Listed: “Mr. Aldridge.”
- Venue Name: "Bristol"
- Program Info: On various nights, not specified - “The Revenge.” “The Savage of the Rocks.” “The Virginian Mummy.” “The Padlock.”
- Other:
  description/review
Part 2
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/4: Playbill, March 21, 1850: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
Info in Record:
- Performance Type:
  Dramatic
- Performers Listed: “Mr. Ira Aldridge … the far-famed African Roscius”
- Days & Times: Thursday, March 21, 1850 (“Fourth and Last Appearance but One”)
- Venue Name: Theatre Royal
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/8: Entry for March 21, 1850
Info in Record:
- Performance Type:
  Dramatic
- Performers Listed: The Revenge: African Roscius (Zanga), Coleman (Alonzo), John Davis (Don Carlos), Mulford (Don Alvarez), Waldron (Don Manuel), Mrs. Maddocks (Leonore), Mrs. Elmore (Isabella). Obi: African Roscius (Karfa), Mulford (Ormond), Lee (Orford), Gomersal (Quashee), Callan (Overseer), Waldron (Sam), Elmore (Obi Woman), Miss Cuthbert (Rosa), Miss Marsh (Kitty)
- Days & Times: Thursday, March 21st, 1850
- Venue Name: Theatre Royal
- Other Acts on Bill: a “Pas Seul” (2nd on bill).
- Program Info: “The Revenge” (1st), Obi (3rd).
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/4: Playbill, March 15, 1850
Info in Record:
- Performance Type:
  Dramatic
- Performers Listed: “an African Tragedian, Mr. Ira Aldridge … the far-famed African Roscius”
- Days & Times: “for Five Nights Only”
- Venue Name: Theatre Royal
University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/4: Playbill, March 18, 1850
Info in Record:
- Performance Type:
  Dramatic
- Performers Listed: “Mr. Ira Aldridge … the far-famed African Roscius”
- Days & Times: “Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday”
- Venue Name: Theatre Royal
- Other:
  ticket info,
  other (venue staff)

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