Aldridge, Ira, 18 Nov. 1850 -23 Nov. 1850, Cambridgeshire

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Dramatic

Event Details

Troupe: Aldridge, Ira
Note: may have been the Newmarket in Flintshire
Venue Type: Unknown
Location: Newmarket
County: Cambridgeshire
Type: Dramatic
Date: 18 November 1850-23 November 1850
Date notes: dates approximate; may have been the following week
Notes: 

Event Program

Title Performed Person / Troupe Notes Type
Othello Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira


Casting:

  • Othello - Aldridge
  • Play
    Virginian Mummy, The Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira


    Casting:

  • Ginger Blue - Aldridge
  • Play
    Merchant of Venice, The Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira


    Casting:

  • Shylock - Aldridge
  • Play
    Three Fingered Jack Ira Aldridge/ Aldridge, Ira


    Casting:

  • Jack - Aldridge
  • Play

    Bibliographic Sources

    • Theatrical Journal (London) November 28, 1850: 484.
      Info in Record:
      • Performance Type:
        Dramatic
      • Performers Listed: “Mr. Ira Aldridge, the African Roscius”
      • Days & Times: “within the last week”
      • Venue Name: “Newmarket”
      • Program Info: “has been playing the following characters with great success, Shylock, Three fingered Jack, Ginger Blue, Othello, etc.”
      • Other:
        reception