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"Their Majesties' Servants." Annals of the English Stage (Volume 2 of 3)

Chapter 49: FOOTNOTES:
By Dr. Doran
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The volume chronicles the English stage in the 18th century through biographical sketches and theatrical anecdotes, following prominent performers, managers, and rivalries. It profiles leading actresses and actors, examines key performances and managerial dynamics, and traces developments in London, Dublin, and provincial theatres. Chapters interweave portraiture and illustration with discussion of audiences, repertory, and theatrical practices, and record rivalries, comedies and tragedies, and the careers of figures such as Mrs. Oldfield, Garrick, Quin, Barry, Woffington, Cibber, and Foote. The narrative balances critical appraisal of acting styles with social context and stagecraft details.

Mrs. Yates as Mandane.

FOOTNOTES:

[126] Macklin was the original Buck; but when Foote produced the farce, during his own engagement, he played the part himself.

[127] During the period here referred to, Foote played the part.

[128] He certainly played during this summer, but probably only for a short period.

[129] This is very inaccurate. "The Cozeners" was produced in 1774, and Dodd was not hanged till 1777.

[130] Jackson who, as "Curtius," threatened Garrick.—Doran MS.

[131] Edwin made his first appearance in London in 1776, as Flaw, in "The Cozeners."

[132] Should be Miss Farren.

[133] There is a slight confusion here. The company opened at the Haymarket in September. They did not go to Drury Lane till April.

[134] Boaden's "Fontainville Forest" might be added.

[135] I do not think this was Thompson's translation.

[136] Should be Cumberland.

[137] Reynold's "Fortune's Fool" might be added.

[138] Translated by Thompson.

[139] Genest says "attributed to Holcroft, but really written by Fenwick."

[140] Mrs. Inchbald's "Wise Man of the East" might be added.