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Aldridge, Ira, 23 Nov. 1841 -23 Nov. 1841, Yorkshire: West Riding

Event Type

Dramatic

Event Details

Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Sheffield
County: Yorkshire: West Riding
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Theatre Royal, Sheffield

Date

-
Date notes
Tuesday



Casting

Event Program

Displaying 1 - 4 of 4
Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Padlock, The Aldridge IraAldridge
Casting;
  • Mungo - Mr. Aldridge
  • Play
    Slave, The Aldridge IraAldridge
    Casting:
  • Gambia - Mr. Aldridge
  • Governor - Mr. Younge
  • M. Sharpset - Mr. Howard
  • S. Sharpset - Mr. L.S. Thompson
  • Fogram - Mr. Davidson
  • Lindenburg - Mr. Norton
  • Malcolm - Mr. W.M. Johnson
  • Play

    Bibliographic Sources

    • Sheffield Iris November 23, 1841: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: African Roscius
      • Days & Times: Tuesday
      • Venue Name: Sheffield Theatre Royal
      • Other Acts on Bill: The Aldgate Pump (though Aldridge may have performed in this as well – unclear)
      • Program Info: The Slave, The Padlock
      • Other: (surrounding acts at venue)
    • Sheffield Iris November 23, 1841: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: African Roscius
      • Days & Times: “commenced an engagement of four nights” (on Monday)
      • Venue Name: Sheffield Theatre Royal
    • Sheffield Iris November 30, 1841: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: The Slave: “Mr Aldridge, the celebrated African Roscius” (Gambia), Mr. Younge (Governor), Mr Howard (Matthew Sharpset), Mr. L. S. Thompson (Sam Sharpset), Mr Davidson (Fogram), Mr. Norton (Lindenburg), Mr. W. M. Johnson (Malcolm); The Padlock: Aldridge (Mungo)
      • Days & Times: “On Tuesday” (past)
      • Venue Name: Sheffield Theatre Royal
      • Other Acts on Bill: Aldgate Pump (though Aldridge may have performed in this as well – unclear)
      • Program Info: The Slave, The Padlock
      • Other: description/review