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

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Dramatic

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Troupe: Aldridge, Ira
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Sheffield
County: Yorkshire: West Riding
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Theatre Royal, Sheffield
Date: 23 November 1841-23 November 1841
Date notes: Tuesday

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Padlock, The Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira


Casting;

  • Mungo - Mr. Aldridge
    		•  Play
    Slave, The Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira


    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