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Aldridge, Ira, 14 Dec. 1846 -19 Dec. 1846, Devon

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Event Type

Dramatic

Event Details

Troupe: Aldridge, Ira
Venue Type: Unknown
Location: Devonport
County: Devon
Note:
in Devonport
Type: Dramatic

Date

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Casting

Event Program

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Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Othello Aldridge IraAldridge
Casting:
  • Othello - Aldridge
    		• Play
    Padlock, The Aldridge IraAldridge
    Casting:
  • Mungo - Aldridge
    		• Play
    Slave, The Aldridge IraAldridge
    Casting:
  • Gambia - Aldridge
    		• Play
    Virginian Mummy, The Aldridge IraAldridge
    Casting:
  • Ginger Blue - Aldridge
    		• Play
    Merchant of Venice, The Aldridge IraAldridge
    Casting:
  • Shylock - Aldridge
    		• Play
    Three Fingered Jack Aldridge IraAldridge
    Casting:
  • Jack - Aldridge
    		• Play

    Bibliographic Sources

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    • Era (London) December 20, 1846: 10:4.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: “The African Roscius”
      • Days & Times: “during the past week”
      • Venue Name: Devonport
      • Program Info: “He has personated Othello, Gambia, Shylock, Mungo, three-fingered Jack, Ginger Blue and other characters, peculiarly suited to his abilities and personal qualifications.”
      • Other: description/review, reception
    • Theatrical Journal (London) December 19, 1846: 405:2.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type: Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: “Mr. Aldridge, the African Roscius”
      • Days & Times: “is again playing here”
      • Venue Name: “Davenport [sic]”
      • Other: description/review (brief), other (mention of appearance by Aldridge at this theatre “some months back”)