Aldridge, Ira, 26 Nov. 1841 -26 Nov. 1841, Yorkshire: West Riding

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Dramatic

Event Details

Troupe: Aldridge, Ira
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Sheffield
County: Yorkshire: West Riding
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Theatre Royal, Sheffield
Date: 26 November 1841-26 November 1841
Date notes: Friday

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Three Fingered Jack Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira Play, Melo-Drama
Zaraffa, the Slave King Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira Play, Tragedy
Defense of the Drama Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira Lecture

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: Friday (coming)
    • Venue Name: Sheffield Theatre Royal
    • Other Acts on Bill: Other entertainments. (though Aldridge may have performed in these as well – unclear)
    • Program Info: Zaraffa
    • Other:
      benefit (Aldridge),
      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: African Roscius
    • Days & Times: Friday (coming)
    • Venue Name: Sheffield Theatre Royal
    • Other Acts on Bill: Other entertainments. (though Aldridge may have performed in these as well – unclear)
    • Program Info: “a tragedy entitled Zaraffa”, a “defense of the Drama” (Aldridge), “The melodrama of Three Fingered Jack”
    • Other:
      benefit (Aldridge),
      description/review