Black Performances on the Dundee Stage c.1840s-1940s

From Ira Aldridge to Paul Robeson, many celebrated black performers appeared in Dundee’s theatres, concert halls and dance halls over the years. This illustrated talk by Matthew Jarron will focus on the peak years of theatre-going in Dundee. 

We will meet extraordinary stars of the past and learn about touring productions of all-black revues such as ‘Coloured Society’. This event is organised by and is a collaboration with Lifelong Learning Dundee.