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This image is a copy of James Northcote's portrait of Aldridge which was bought by Manchester Art Gallery shortly after Aldridge's performance as Othello in Manchester. It is thought to represent Aldridge in that role.
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“Born and educated at the African Free School in New York, Aldridge came to Britain in 1824, and first appeared in the lead role of Othello at the Royalty Theatre in the east end of London the following year.
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In 1833 he made his West End debut playing Othello again at Covent Garden, replacing Edmund Kean. Audiences were positive but reviews were mixed on the idea of a black actor in such a prestigious role.
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Aldridge continued to perform around Britain, seeking out various black roles as well as famous typically white roles, including Lear, Shylock, Macbeth, Richard III. He toured Europe, becoming one of the highest paid actors in the world.
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His subsequent reputation led to a triumphant return to the London stage in 1855. Aldridge is the only actor of African-American descent among the 33 actors of the English stage honoured with bronze plaques at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre at Stratford-upon-Avon.” (
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This might be the most moving and powerful of the images I’ve seen you do. Certainly deserving as wide an audience as possible. See this
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Beautiful! Thank you for sharing
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Brilliant work as always Peter! Aldridge lived in (what is now) Crystal Palace on Hamlet road. I've always wondered if the street was named after his Shakespearean background? He had so much cultural influence in the era.
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Thank you! I’ll have to take a visit!

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