Aldridge, Ira, 9 Jan. 1851 -9 Jan. 1851, Leicestershire

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Dramatic

Event Details

Troupe: Aldridge, Ira
Venue Type: Unknown
Location: Leicester
County: Leicestershire
Type: Dramatic
Date: 9 January 1851-9 January 1851
Date notes: Thurs. Evening dates approximate; part of a longer run (Jan 6-9)

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Padlock, The Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira Play, Farce
Three Fingered Jack Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira Play, Drama
Bertram Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira Play, Tragedy

Bibliographic Sources

  • Theatrical Journal (London) January 16, 1851: 22:2.

    Dramatic

  • Performers Listed: “Mr. Ira Aldridge, the African Roscius”
  • Days & Times: “on Thursday”
  • Venue Name: Leicester
  • Program Info: “the tragedy of Bertram, the farce of The Padlock, and the drama of Three Fingered Jack”.
  • Other:
    audience,
    description/review,
    reception,
    other (last performance of his engagement)