Aldridge, Ira, 25 Mar. 1846 -25 Mar. 1846, Bristol

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Dramatic

Event Details

Troupe: Aldridge, Ira
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Bristol
County: Bristol (city-county) in Gloucestershire
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Theatre Royal, Bristol
Date: 25 March 1846-25 March 1846
Date notes: Wednesday; part of a longer run

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Father and Son Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira Play

Bibliographic Sources

  • Bristol Mercury March 21, 1846: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Dramatic
    • Performers Listed: “The African Roscius, Mr. Aldridge”
    • Days & Times: “Mrs. M’Cready has been induced to extend his engagement, and he will appear next week”
    • Venue Name: “The Theatre”
    • Program Info: “he will appear next week in some of his most effective characters, as well as in several laughable nigger pieces”
    • Other:
      description/review
  • Bristol Mirror March 21, 1846: Referenced in University of Bristol, Barker Collection.
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Dramatic
    • Performers Listed: “the dark coloured gentleman, who styles himself the ‘African Roscius’”
    • Days & Times: “re-engaged for the ensuing week”
    • Venue Name: “The Theatre”
  • British Library, BL Mic. C. 13137 Playbills 205/206: March 23, 1846 (TR Bristol)
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Dramatic
    • Performers Listed: “the African Roscius”.
    • Days & Times: “On Wednesday”
    • Venue Name: “Theatre-Royal, Bristol”
    • Program Info: “Father and Son; and a Favourite Drama”
    • Other:
      (surrounding events at venue)
  • University of Bristol, Kathleen Barker Collection KB/8: Entry for March 25, 1846: .
    Info in Record:
    • Performance Type:
      Dramatic
    • Performers Listed: Presumably Aldridge, but not specified.
    • Days & Times: Wednesday, March 25th , 1846
    • Venue Name: Theatre Royal
    • Program Info: “Father and Son”