Ira Aldridge was an American actor who made his career on the London stage, largely as a result of his roles in Shakespeare. But he also toured the regions extensively and audiences across the ...

Ira Aldridge was famously the first black actor to play Othello, and here we see him performing that very part at the Theatre Royal in Doncaster in 1841. What’s noticeable about our featured ...

Ira Frederick Aldridge (1807-1867) was an American-born British actor, playwright, and theatre manager. Aldridge, who was well known for his portrayal of Shakespearean characters, was the first Black ...

Olivier-Award winner Adrian Lester will reprise his role as Ira Aldridge. Kenneth Branagh said "Writing, direction and performance are exceptional in Red Velvet. I’m immensely proud to be presenting ...