Bells British Theatre Collection

Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Berinthia in John Vanbrughs The Relapse or Virtue in Danger
6337710 Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Berinthia in John Vanbrughs The Relapse or Virtue in Danger by Roberts, James (1753-c.1809) (after); (add.info)

Mrs Francis Abington or Fanny Abington in the character of Estifania in John Fletchers Rule a Wife and Have a Wife
6337982 Mrs Francis Abington or Fanny Abington in the character of Estifania in John Fletchers Rule a Wife and Have a Wife by Roberts

Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Calista in Nicholas Rowes The Fair Penitent
6337979 Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Calista in Nicholas Rowes The Fair Penitent by Roberts, James (1753-c.1809) (after); (add.info)

Mrs Ann Barry in the character of Sophonisba in James Thomsons Sophonisba
6337941 Mrs Ann Barry in the character of Sophonisba in James Thomsons Sophonisba by Thornthwaite, J. (18th century); (add.info)

Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Elvira in David Mallets Elvira
6337901 Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Elvira in David Mallets Elvira by Thornthwaite, J. (18th century); (add.info)

Mrs Frances Abington in the character of Mrs Margery Pinchwife in William Wycherleys The Country Wife
6337871 Mrs Frances Abington in the character of Mrs Margery Pinchwife in William Wycherleys The Country Wife, Drury Lane Theatre, 1767 by Roberts

Mrs Mary Ann Wrighten in the character of Madge or Margery in Isaac Bickerstaffs Love in a Village, Drury Lane Theatre
6337849 Mrs Mary Ann Wrighten in the character of Madge or Margery in Isaac Bickerstaffs Love in a Village, Drury Lane Theatre, 1775 by Thornthwaite, J

Mr Henry Woodward in the character of Petruchio in David Garricks Catherine and Petruchio
6337828 Mr Henry Woodward in the character of Petruchio in David Garricks Catherine and Petruchio, a farce adapted from William Shakespeares The Taming of the Shrew, Drury Lane Theatre

Mr William Smith in the character of Archer in George Farquhars The Beaux Stratagem, Covent Garden Theatre, 1756
6337814 Mr William Smith in the character of Archer in George Farquhars The Beaux Stratagem, Covent Garden Theatre, 1756 by Roberts

Mr James William Dodd in the character of Lord Foppington in Colley Cibbers The Careless Husband, Drury Lane Theatre
6337793 Mr James William Dodd in the character of Lord Foppington in Colley Cibbers The Careless Husband, Drury Lane Theatre, 1767 by Roberts

Mr William Parsons in the character of Periwinkle in Susannah Centlivres A Bold Stroke for a Wife
6337644 Mr William Parsons in the character of Periwinkle in Susannah Centlivres A Bold Stroke for a Wife, Covent Garden Theatre, 1762 by Thornthwaite, J

Mr David Ross in the character of Essex in Henry Jones The Earl of Essex, Drury Lane Theatre, 1752
6337628 Mr David Ross in the character of Essex in Henry Jones The Earl of Essex, Drury Lane Theatre, 1752 by Thornthwaite, J

Mr Spranger Barry and Mrs Ann Barry in the characters of Jaffier and Belvidera in Thomas Otways Venice Preserved
6337962 Mr Spranger Barry and Mrs Ann Barry in the characters of Jaffier and Belvidera in Thomas Otways Venice Preserved by Roberts

Miss Elizabeth Younge in the character of Zara in William Congreves The Mourning Bride
6337945 Miss Elizabeth Younge in the character of Zara in William Congreves The Mourning Bride by Thornthwaite, J. (18th century); (add.info)

Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Almeyda in John Drydens Don Sebastien, Covent Garden Theatre, 1774
6337905 Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Almeyda in John Drydens Don Sebastien, Covent Garden Theatre, 1774 by Roberts

Mrs Isabella Mattocks in the character of Elvira in John Drydens The Spanish Flyer, Isabella Mattocks
6337883 Mrs Isabella Mattocks in the character of Elvira in John Drydens The Spanish Flyer, Isabella Mattocks, born Isabella Hallam

Mr Henry Woodward in the character of Bobadil in Ben Jonsons Every Man in his Humour
6337831 Mr Henry Woodward in the character of Bobadil in Ben Jonsons Every Man in his Humour by Thornthwaite, J. (18th century); (add.info)

Mr Thomas King in the character of Marplot in Susannah Centlivres The Busy Body, Drury Lane Theatre, 1765
6337809 Mr Thomas King in the character of Marplot in Susannah Centlivres The Busy Body, Drury Lane Theatre, 1765 by Roberts

Miss Ann Catley in the character of Euphrosyne in John Miltons Comus, Covent Garden Theatre, 1772
6337788 Miss Ann Catley in the character of Euphrosyne in John Miltons Comus, Covent Garden Theatre, 1772 by Thornthwaite, J

Mr John Quick in drag in the character of Alderman Smuggler in George Farquhars The Constant Couple
6337776 Mr John Quick in drag in the character of Alderman Smuggler in George Farquhars The Constant Couple by Thornthwaite, J

Mr Thomas Sheridan in the character of Cato in Joseph Addisons Cato, Covent Garden Theatre, 1754
6337763 Mr Thomas Sheridan in the character of Cato in Joseph Addisons Cato, Covent Garden Theatre, 1754 by Roberts, James (1753-c.1809) (after); (add.info)

Mrs Susanna Maria Cibber in the character of Monimia in Thomas Otways The Orphan
6337749 Mrs Susanna Maria Cibber in the character of Monimia in Thomas Otways The Orphan by Roberts, James (1753-c.1809) (after); (add.info)

Mrs Ann Barry in the character of Athenias in Nathaniel Lees Theodosius
6338000 Mrs Ann Barry in the character of Athenias in Nathaniel Lees Theodosius by Roberts, James (1753-c.1809) (after); (add.info)

Signora Giovanna Baccelli in Louis Simonets ballet Les Amans Surpris
6337676 Signora Giovanna Baccelli in Louis Simonets ballet Les Amans Surpris by Thornthwaite, J. (18th century); (add.info.: Signora Giovanna Baccelli in Louis Simonets ballet Les Amans Surpris)

Mr Edward Shuter in the character of Lovegold in Henry Fieldings The Miser, Covent Garden Theatre, 1753
6337650 Mr Edward Shuter in the character of Lovegold in Henry Fieldings The Miser, Covent Garden Theatre, 1753 by Roberts

Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Imoinda in Thomas Southernes Oroonoko
6337898 Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Imoinda in Thomas Southernes Oroonoko by Thornthwaite, J. (18th century); (add.info)

Miss Ann Brown or Ann Cargill in the character of Polly in John Gays ballad opera Polly an Opera
6337725 Miss Ann Brown or Ann Cargill in the character of Polly in John Gays ballad opera Polly an Opera by Roberts, James (1753-c.1809) (after); (add.info)

Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Calista in Nicholas Rowes The Fair Penitent, Drury Lane Theatre, 1760
6337719 Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Calista in Nicholas Rowes The Fair Penitent, Drury Lane Theatre, 1760 by Thornthwaite, J

Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Lady Townly in Colley Cibbers The Provoked Husband
6337997 Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Lady Townly in Colley Cibbers The Provoked Husband by Thornthwaite, J. (18th century); (add.info)

Mr Matthew Clarke in the character of Procles in David Mallets Eurydice
6337672 Mr Matthew Clarke in the character of Procles in David Mallets Eurydice by Pollard, R. (18th century); (add.info.: Mr Matthew Clarke in the character of Procles in David Mallets Eurydice)

Mr John Moody in the character of Teague in Robert Howards The Committee
6337968 Mr John Moody in the character of Teague in Robert Howards The Committee by Roberts, James (1753-c.1809) (after); (add.info)

Mrs Ann Barry in the character of Phaedra in Edmund Smiths Phaedra and Hippolitus, Drury Lane Theatre, 1774
6337937 Mrs Ann Barry in the character of Phaedra in Edmund Smiths Phaedra and Hippolitus, Drury Lane Theatre, 1774 by Thornthwaite, J

Mrs Elizabeth Hopkins in the character of Arethusa in Francis Beaumont and John Fletchers Philaster
6337924 Mrs Elizabeth Hopkins in the character of Arethusa in Francis Beaumont and John Fletchers Philaster, Drury Lane Theatre, 1773 by Thornthwaite, J

Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Mary Queen of Scots in John Banks The Albion Queen, Covent Garden Theatre
6337915 Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Mary Queen of Scots in John Banks The Albion Queen, Covent Garden Theatre, 1779 by Thornthwaite, J

Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Jane Shore in Nicholas Rowes Jane Shore, Covent Garden Theatre, 1772
6337911 Mrs Elizabeth Hartley in the character of Jane Shore in Nicholas Rowes Jane Shore, Covent Garden Theatre, 1772 by Thornthwaite, J

Mr George Mattocks in the character of Achilles in John Gays opera Achilles
6337886 Mr George Mattocks in the character of Achilles in John Gays opera Achilles by Thornthwaite, J. (18th century); (add.info)

Miss Jane Pope in the character of Corinna in John Vanbrughs The Confederacy, Drury Lane Theatre, 1759
6337859 Miss Jane Pope in the character of Corinna in John Vanbrughs The Confederacy, Drury Lane Theatre, 1759 by Pollard, R

Mrs Mary Ann Wrighten in the character of Peggy in Allen Ramseys The Gentle Shepherd, Drury Lane Theatre, 1774
6337846 Mrs Mary Ann Wrighten in the character of Peggy in Allen Ramseys The Gentle Shepherd, Drury Lane Theatre, 1774 by Thornthwaite, J

Mr Robert Bensley in the character of Mahomet in James Millers Mahomet, Drury Lane Theatre, 1765
6337844 Mr Robert Bensley in the character of Mahomet in James Millers Mahomet, Drury Lane Theatre, 1765 by Thornthwaite, J

Mr Robert Bensley in the character of Busiris in Edward Youngs Busiris
6337842 Mr Robert Bensley in the character of Busiris in Edward Youngs Busiris by Thornthwaite, J. (18th century); (add.info.: Mr Robert Bensley in the character of Busiris in Edward Youngs Busiris)

Mr Richard Wroughton in the character of George Barnwell in George Lillos The London Merchant, Covent Garden Theatre
6337835 Mr Richard Wroughton in the character of George Barnwell in George Lillos The London Merchant, Covent Garden Theatre, 1770 by Roberts

Mr Henry Woodward in the character of Captain Brazen in George Farquhars The Recruiting Officer, Drury Lane Theatre
6337825 Mr Henry Woodward in the character of Captain Brazen in George Farquhars The Recruiting Officer, Drury Lane Theatre, 1748 by Thornthwaite, J

Mr John Quick in the character of Judge Gripus in John Drydens Amphityron
6337773 Mr John Quick in the character of Judge Gripus in John Drydens Amphityron by Roberts, James (1753-c.1809) (after); (add.info)

Mrs Sophia Baddeley in the character of Clarissa in Isaac Bickerstaffs Lionel and Clarissa, Drury Lane Theatre, 1770
6337759 Mrs Sophia Baddeley in the character of Clarissa in Isaac Bickerstaffs Lionel and Clarissa, Drury Lane Theatre, 1770 by Thornthwaite, J

Mrs E
6337722 Mrs E by Roberts, James (1753-c.1809) (after); (add.info.: Mrs E. Massey in the character of Christina in Henry Brookes Gustavus Vasa)

Monsr
6337702 Monsr by Thornthwaite, J. (18th century); (add.info.: Monsr. Marie Jean Augustin Vestris Jr. in the favorite ballet by Louis Simonet called Les Amans Surpris, Kings Theatre, 1780)

Madame Adelaide Simonet in the character of Princess Ninette in Gaetan Appoline Balthazar Vestriss Grand Ballet called
6337698 Madame Adelaide Simonet in the character of Princess Ninette in Gaetan Appoline Balthazar Vestriss Grand Ballet called Ninette at la Cour, Kings Theatre, 1781 by Thornthwaite, J

Mr Samuel Foote in the character of Fondlewife in William Congreves The Old Bachelor, Covent Garden Theatre, 1747
6337641 Mr Samuel Foote in the character of Fondlewife in William Congreves The Old Bachelor, Covent Garden Theatre, 1747 by Thornthwaite, J

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"Bells British Theatre: A Glimpse into the Enchanting World of 18th Century Performances" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Bells British Theatre. From the talented actresses who brought iconic characters to life, such as Mrs Mary Ann Yates as Berinthia in John Vanbrugh's The Relapse or Virtue in Danger, to Mrs Francis Abington's mesmerizing portrayal of Estifania in John Fletcher's Rule a Wife and Have a Wife, this theatre was truly a hub of theatrical brilliance. Witness the raw emotions unfold on stage as Mrs Mary Ann Yates captivates audiences with her powerful performance as Calista in Nicholas Rowe's The Fair Penitent. Feel your heart race alongside Mrs Ann Barry's Sophonisba in James Thomson's tragic masterpiece Sophonisba, while Mrs Elizabeth Hartley enchants all with her portrayal of Elvira in David Mallets' Elvira. Not only were these leading ladies celebrated for their talent, but also for their versatility. Watch Mrs Frances Abington transform into the witty and cunning character of Mrs Margery Pinchwife in William Wycherley's The Country Wife at Drury Lane Theatre. Marvel at the comedic genius of Mr Henry Woodward as he takes on Petruchio from Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew adapted by David Garrick. The male actors were equally remarkable; witness Mr William Smith embodying Archer’s charm and wit from George Farquhar’s The Beaux Stratagem at Covent Garden Theatre. Let Mr James William Dodd transport you into fits of laughter with his impeccable timing as Lord Foppington in Colley Cibber’s uproarious comedy The Careless Husband, not just about showcasing established performers; it also provided a platform for emerging talents like Mr William Parsons who breathed life into Periwinkle from Susannah Centlivre’s A Bold Stroke for a Wife at Covent Garden Theatre.