Ira Aldridge Theatre Royal playbill, 1833

Summary

Creator:

Theatre Royal, Covent Garden

Date:

1833

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Ira Aldridge Theatre Royal playbill, ms4428, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

One playbill of performances at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden announcing Ira Alrdridge's appearance as Othello in Shakespeare's tragedy "Othello". This was Mr. Aldridge's first performance at a major London theatre. Sheridan Knowles's roles in "The Hunchback" and "The Elfin Sprite and the Grim Grey Woman" and Madame Vestris's and Mr. Power's roles in "The Invincibles" also advertised alongside a new unlisted play.

Biographical / historical:

Ira Aldridge (1807-1867) was a famous American born English actor, playwright, and theater manager. Aldridge was best known for his Shakespearean roles on London's stages.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Theater.
Plays -- Performances.
African American actors

Names:

Aldridge, Ira Frederick, 1807-1867

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Ira Aldridge Theatre Royal playbill, ms4428, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.