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Aldridge, Ira, 29 Jul. 1850 -3 Aug. 1850, Lancashire

Event Type

Dramatic

Event Details

Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Manchester
County: Lancashire
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Queen's Theatre

Date

-
Date notes
Dates uncertain







Casting

Event Program

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Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Othello Aldridge IraAldridge
Performers (specific casting unknown):
  • Othello - Mr. Ira Aldridge
  • Iago - Mr. Egan
  • Play

    Bibliographic Sources

    • Era (London) August 4, 1850: 11:2.
      Performance Type Indicated: Dramatic Troupe Name as Given: “Mr. Ira Aldridge, the African Roscius” Performers Listed: “Mr. Ira Aldridge, the African Roscius” “Mr. Egan” Days & Times Given: none Venue Name as Listed: “The Queen’s Theatre” Other Acts on Bill Listed: “The Bear Hunters” Program Info Listed: “Othello” (Othello – Aldridge, Iago – Egan) Other Info in Record: audience description/review
    • Theatrical Journal (London) August 1, 1850: 347:2.
      Info in Record: Performance Type: Dramatic Performers Listed: “The Ethiopian tragedian (Aldridge), or better known as the African Roscius” (Othello) Days & Times: "on Monday evening". Venue Name: "Queen’s Theatre" Program Info: Othello. Other: description/review, other (minstrelsy context, surrounding performances at venue)