Event Type
Dramatic
Event Details
Troupe: Aldridge, Ira
Venue Type: Theatre
Location: Edinburgh
County: Edinburgh
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Edinburgh Adelphi Theatre
Location: Edinburgh
County: Edinburgh
Type: Dramatic
Venue: Edinburgh Adelphi Theatre
Date
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Date notes
dates approximate; number of performances uncertain
Casting
Event Program
Displaying 1 - 11 of 11
| Title | Performed Person / Troupe | Notes | Type | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Othello | Aldridge | IraAldridge | Play | |||
| Padlock, The | Aldridge | IraAldridge | Play | |||
| Slave, The | Aldridge | IraAldridge | Play | |||
| Virginian Mummy, The | Aldridge | IraAldridge | Play | |||
| Three Fingered Jack | Aldridge | IraAldridge | Play |
Bibliographic Sources
- Theatrical Journal (London) July 10, 1851: 224:2.Info in Record:
- Performance Type: Dramatic
- Performers Listed: “The celebrated African Roscius, Mr. Ira Aldridge”
- Days & Times: “for a limited number of nights”
- Venue Name: Edinburgh, Adelphi
- Program Info: “Othello”
- Other: description/review
- Theatrical Journal (London) July 23, 1851: 240:2.Info in Record:
- Performance Type: Dramatic
- Performers Listed: Mr. Ira Aldridge, the African Roscius
- Dates & Times: not specified (“the African Roscius has been performing with success.”)
- Venue Name: Edinburgh, Adelphi
- Other: description/review
- Era (London) July 20, 1851: 13:1.Info in Record:
- Performance Type: Dramatic
- Performers Listed: “Mr. Ira Aldridge”. See attached document scan for a list of supporting performers.
- Days & Times: “at present fulfilling an engagement of twelve nights”
- Venue Name: “Edinburgh.-Adelphi Theatre”
- Program Info: “has appeared in the following pieces, Othello; the Padlock; Virginian Mummy; Obi, or, Three fingered Jack; and The Slave”
- Other: audience