Aldridge, Ira, 8 Jun. 1848 -8 Jun. 1848, Perth

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Troupe: Aldridge, Ira
Troupe: Slave Troupe (Perth, 1848) (

full casting unknown. Thus, all known members listed (though some may not have been directly involved with the performance of race. In fact, some may not have even been involved in the Slave specifcally)

Aldridge played Gambia in this production. Mrs. Anson - Zelinda

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Venue Type: Unknown
Location: Perth
County: Perth
Type: Dramatic
Date: 8 June 1848-8 June 1848
Date notes: Thursday; again, seems to be in Dundee at this time as well (alternating?)

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Slave, The Ira Aldridge/ Mrs. Anson/ Aldridge, IraSlave Troupe (Perth, 1848)


Casting:

  • Zelinda - Mrs. Anson
  • Gambia - Aldridge (likely)
  • ? - Mr. Stoddart, Mr. F. Hastings, Mr. J.W. Anson
    		•  Play
    Virginian Mummy, The Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira Play

    Bibliographic Sources

    • Era (London) June 11, 1848: 12:3.
      Performance Type Indicated:
        Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: “the African Roscius”, “Mrs. Anson’s Zerlinda”, “Mr. Stoddart and Mr. F. Hastings”, “Mr. J.W. Anson”
      • Days and Times: “on Thursday last”
      • Venue Name: “Perth”
      • Program Info: “The Slave”, “The Virginian Mummy”
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