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Aldridge, Ira, 5 Mar. 1847 -6 Mar. 1847, Dublin

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Event Type

Dramatic

Event Details

Troupe: Aldridge, Ira
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Dublin
County: Dublin
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Theatre Royal, Dublin

Date

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Date notes
dates approximate; number of performances unknown

Casting

Event Program

Displaying 1 - 6 of 6
Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Padlock, The Aldridge, Ira Aldridge, Ira
Casting:
  • Mungo - Mr. Aldridge
    		• Play
    Revenge, The Aldridge IraAldridge
    Casting:
  • Zanga - Mr. Aldridge
    		• Play
    Opossum up a Gum Tree Aldridge IraAldridge Song

    Bibliographic Sources

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    • Theatrical Journal (London) February 13, 1847: 54:2.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: “the African Roscius”
      • Days & Times: is engaged to perform in the future.
      • Venue Name: Dublin Theatre Royal
      • Program Info: “The Black Doctor”
      • Other: description/review
    • Theatrical Journal (London) March 6, 1847: 77:2.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: “Mr. Aldridge, the African Roscius” (as “Zanga” and “Mungo”)
      • Days & Times: “last night”
      • Venue Name: Dublin
      • Program Info: IA appeared “for the first time these eight years, in his favourite character of “Zanga,” followed by his performance as “Mungo” in “The Padlock.” Special mention of “the far-famed nigger song ‘possum up a Gum Tree.’”
      • Other: description/review, reception