Aldridge, Ira, 25 Nov. 1841 -25 Nov. 1841, Yorkshire: West Riding

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Event Details

Troupe: Aldridge, Ira
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Sheffield
County: Yorkshire: West Riding
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Theatre Royal, Sheffield
Date: 25 November 1841-25 November 1841
Date notes: Thursday

Event Program

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


Casting;

  • Zanga- Mr. Aldridge;
  • Alonzo - Mr. Norton;
  • Leonora/Pauline - Mrs. Pope
  • Confidante - Mrs. Cooke
  • Play, Tragedy
    Three Fingered Jack Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira 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: Thursday (coming)
      • Venue Name: Sheffield Theatre Royal
      • Program Info: The Revenge, Obi
      • 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: “Mr Aldridge, the celebrated African Roscius” (Zanga), Mr. Norton (Alonzo), Mrs Pope (Leonora/Pauline), Mrs Cooke (the confidante).
      • Days & Times: “On Thursday” (past)
      • Venue Name: Sheffield Theatre Royal
      • Other Acts on Bill: “the clever interlude of The Weathercock”
      • Program Info: the tragedy of The Revenge
      • Other:
        description/review