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Last scene of "The Enchanted Isle" at Drury Lane Theatre, 1860. Creator: Unknown. Last scene of "The Enchanted Isle" at Drury Lane Theatre, 1860. Creator: Unknown
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Last scene of "The Enchanted Isle" at Drury Lane Theatre, 1860. Creator: Unknown. Last scene of "The Enchanted Isle" at Drury Lane Theatre, 1860. Creator: Unknown
Last scene of "The Enchanted Isle" at Drury Lane Theatre, 1860. London stage performance...for the benefit of the widow and children of the late Mr. Robert B. Brough...[showing] Mr. Francis as Baccastoppa, Mr. Hollingshed as Smuttifaccio, Mr. Talfourd as Caliban, Mr. Buckingham as Prospero, Mr. Cruikshank as Alonzo, Mr. Angell as Gonsalvo, Mrs. Mellon as Ferdinand, and Miss Stirling as Miranda. The fairies were draughted from the Princess rifle corps, and the lords, sailors, &c. were composed of the gentlemen of the Savage Club. We believe that their impersonations will be readily recognised, and we hope that their efforts and their effigies will tend still more to augment the account opened at Messrs. Coutts and Co.'s in favour of the deceased author's family'. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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This photograph captures the last scene of the play "The Enchanted Isle" performed at the prestigious Drury Lane Theatre in London, in the year 1860. The scene depicts the assembled cast, including some of the most renowned actors of the time, taking their final bows before an appreciative audience. In this production, Francis portrayed Baccastoppa, Hollingshed was Smuttifaccio, Talfourd essayed the role of Caliban, Buckingham brought Prospero to life, Cruikshank played Alonzo, Angell took on the character of Gonsalvo, Mellon graced the stage as Ferdinand, and Stirling enchantingly portrayed Miranda. The fairies in the scene were drawn from the Princess Rifle Corps, adding an air of authenticity and excitement to the production. The lords, sailors, and other supporting characters were played by members of the Savage Club, their impersonations adding to the overall charm and appeal of the performance. This photograph was published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1860, as a tribute to the memory of the late Robert B. Brough, the author of "The Enchanted Isle." The proceeds of the performance were collected for the benefit of his widow and children, and the cast's dedication and talent were hoped to further swell the funds raised in their honor at Messrs. Coutts and Co.'s. The image serves as a testament to the power of the theatre to bring people together in times of grief and to celebrate the art and talent of those who graced the stage.
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