The Legacy of Ira Aldridge
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Ira Aldridge was largely forgotten after his death but is becoming more well-known once more
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History MonthCopyright of the artist
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Chevalier Ira Aldridge
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Ira Aldridge found his greatest success when he toured Europe and was showered with honours before ending his days in the Polish city of Łódź.
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History Month1851 - Ira Aldridge Comes to Stratford
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In 1851 Ira Aldridge played at the Royal Shakespearean Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon for eight days. During that time he visited Shakespeare's Birthplace twice and appeared in seven plays.
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History Month'Mislike me not for my complexion...'
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Ira Aldridge broke new ground by managing a theatre in 1828, taking on "white" Shakespearian roles and rewriting Titus Andronicus so he could play Aaron as a hero.
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History MonthThe African Roscius
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This second post in our Black History Month series on Ira Aldridge looks at his first performances in Othello and how he became known as The African Roscius.
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For the 30th Black History Month we are celebrating the life of Ira Aldridge who died 150 years ago this year
Victoria Joynes Ira Aldridge Black History Month OthelloA Visit From Ira Aldridge
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Norma Hampson has written this blog to share details from her current project: listing visitors from the early Birthplace visitor books. Meet Ira Aldridge, a prominent African-American Shakespearian actor.
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