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Ira Aldridge: Black Othello, ‘White’ King Lear
Ziggi Alexander and Audrey Dewjee1982
Black Cultural Archives
London, United Kingdom
An article on Ira Aldridge by Ziggi Alexander and Audrey Dewjee.
Ira Aldridge was an African-American actor (1807-1867) who achieved great success internationally, winning many awards and honors. Billed as the "African Roscius," Aldridge played a range of Shakespearian roles including Othello, King Lear and Macbeth.
BCA Catalogue Reference Number: BCA/5/1/2
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- Title: Ira Aldridge: Black Othello, ‘White’ King Lear
- Creator: Ziggi Alexander and Audrey Dewjee
- Date Created: 1982
- Location Created: Black Cultural Archives
- Subject Keywords: Theatre
- Rights: Ziggi Alexander and Audrey Dewjee
- External Link: Black Cultural Archives
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