Drury Lane Theatre Collection (#2)

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

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

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

Mr William Brereton in the character of Don Alonzo in Edward Youngs The Revenge
6337637 Mr William Brereton in the character of Don Alonzo in Edward Youngs The Revenge by Roberts, James (1753-c.1809) (after); (add.info)

Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Virginia in Henry Crisps Virginia
6338011 Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Virginia in Henry Crisps Virginia by Thornthwaite, J. (18th century); (add.info)

Mrs Frances Abington in the character of Aurelia in George Farquhars The Twin Rivals, Drury Lane Theatre, 1771
6337865 Mrs Frances Abington in the character of Aurelia in George Farquhars The Twin Rivals, Drury Lane Theatre, 1771 by Roberts

Miss Priscilla Hopkins in the character of Miss Notable in Colley Cibbers The Ladys Last Stake
6337737 Miss Priscilla Hopkins in the character of Miss Notable in Colley Cibbers The Ladys Last Stake by Thornthwaite, J

Miss Maria Prudom in the character of Arbaces in Thmoas Arnes Artaxerxes
6337732 Miss Maria Prudom in the character of Arbaces in Thmoas Arnes Artaxerxes by Thornthwaite, J. (18th century); (add.info)

Miss Elizabeth Younge in the character of Hermione in Ambrose Philips The Distrest Mother, Drury Lane Theatre, 1775
6337948 Miss Elizabeth Younge in the character of Hermione in Ambrose Philips The Distrest Mother, Drury Lane Theatre, 1775 by Thornthwaite, J

Miss Priscilla Hopkins in the character of Aura in Charles Johnsons The Country Lasses
6337917 Miss Priscilla Hopkins in the character of Aura in Charles Johnsons The Country Lasses by Pollard, R. (18th century); (add.info)

Mr David Garrick in the character of Demetrius in Edward Youngs The Brothers, Drury Lane Theatre, 1753
6337800 Mr David Garrick in the character of Demetrius in Edward Youngs The Brothers, Drury Lane Theatre, 1753 by Thornthwaite, J

Mr Charles Vincent in the character of Dorllas or Eumenes in Aaron Hills adaptation of Voltaires Merope
6337657 Mr Charles Vincent in the character of Dorllas or Eumenes in Aaron Hills adaptation of Voltaires Merope, Drury Lane Theatre, 1777 by Reading, B

Miss Jane Pope in the character of Rosetta in Edward Moores The Foundling, Drury Lane Theatre, 1764
6337856 Miss Jane Pope in the character of Rosetta in Edward Moores The Foundling, Drury Lane Theatre, 1764 by Thornthwaite, J

Mr David Garrick in the character of tobacco seller Abel Drugger in Ben Jonsons The Alchemist, Drury Lane Theatre, 1743
6337796 Mr David Garrick in the character of tobacco seller Abel Drugger in Ben Jonsons The Alchemist, Drury Lane Theatre, 1743 by Thornthwaite, J

Mr James William Dodd in the character of Tinsel in Joseph Addisons The Drummer, Drury Lane Theatre 1771
6337789 Mr James William Dodd in the character of Tinsel in Joseph Addisons The Drummer, Drury Lane Theatre 1771 by Roberts

Miss Harpur in the character of Patty in the comic opera Maid of the Mill by Isaac Bickerstaff
6337753 Miss Harpur in the character of Patty in the comic opera Maid of the Mill by Isaac Bickerstaff by Thornthwaite, J

Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Electra in Thomas Francklins Orestes or Electra at Drury Lane Theatre, 1774
6337713 Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Electra in Thomas Francklins Orestes or Electra at Drury Lane Theatre, 1774 by Thornthwaite, J

Mr Joseph Vernon in the character of Mackheath in John Gays The Beggars Opera, Drury Lane Theatre, 1762
6337631 Mr Joseph Vernon in the character of Mackheath in John Gays The Beggars Opera, Drury Lane Theatre, 1762 by Thornthwaite, J

Mr David Garrick and Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the characters of Lusignan and Zara in Aaron Hills Zara, Drury Lane Theatre
6338013 Mr David Garrick and Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the characters of Lusignan and Zara in Aaron Hills Zara, Drury Lane Theatre, 1758 by Roberts

Mr William Smith in the character of Publius in William Whiteheads Roman Father, Covent Garden Theatre, 1767
6337818 Mr William Smith in the character of Publius in William Whiteheads Roman Father, Covent Garden Theatre, 1767 by Thornthwaite, J

Mr David Garrick in drag in the character of Sir John Brute in John Vanbrughs The Provok d Wife, Drury Lane Theatre
6337803 Mr David Garrick in drag in the character of Sir John Brute in John Vanbrughs The Provok d Wife, Drury Lane Theatre, Garrick was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer

Mr Thomas Hull in the character of Voltore in Ben Jonsons Volpone, Covent Garden Theatre, 1771
6337782 Mr Thomas Hull in the character of Voltore in Ben Jonsons Volpone, Covent Garden Theatre, 1771 by Pollard, R. (18th century); (add.info)

Mrs Jane Robinson in the character of Amanda in Colley Cibbers Loves Last Shift
6337729 Mrs Jane Robinson in the character of Amanda in Colley Cibbers Loves Last Shift by Thornthwaite, J. (18th century); (add.info)

Mr Samuel Reddish in the character of Young Reville in Richard Steeles The Conscious Lovers, Drury Lane Theatre, 1770
6337665 Mr Samuel Reddish in the character of Young Reville in Richard Steeles The Conscious Lovers, Drury Lane Theatre, 1770 by Thornthwaite, J

Mr Charles Macklin in the character of Sir Gilbert Wrangle in Colley Cibbers The Refusal, Drury Lane Theatre, 1746
6337661 Mr Charles Macklin in the character of Sir Gilbert Wrangle in Colley Cibbers The Refusal, Drury Lane Theatre, 1746 by Thornthwaite, J

Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Isabella in David Garricks Isabella or The Fatal Marriage
6337994 Mrs Mary Ann Yates in the character of Isabella in David Garricks Isabella or The Fatal Marriage by Thornthwaite, J

Miss Jane Pope in the character of Biddy Tipkin in Richard Steeles The Tender Husband, Drury Lane Theatre, 1770
6337862 Miss Jane Pope in the character of Biddy Tipkin in Richard Steeles The Tender Husband, Drury Lane Theatre, 1770 by Pollard, R

Miss Jane Pope in the character of Dorcas Zeal in Edward Thompsons The Fair Quaker of Deal, Drury Lane Theatre, 1773
6337852 Miss Jane Pope in the character of Dorcas Zeal in Edward Thompsons The Fair Quaker of Deal, Drury Lane Theatre, 1773 by Thornthwaite, J

Mr Richard Yates in the character of Don Manuel in Colley Cibbers She Wou d and She Wou d Not, Drury Lane Theatre, 1748
6337706 Mr Richard Yates in the character of Don Manuel in Colley Cibbers She Wou d and She Wou d Not, Drury Lane Theatre, 1748 by Reading, B

Mr Robert Baddeley in the character of Petulant in William Congreves The Way of the World, Drury Lane Theatre, 1764
6337654 Mr Robert Baddeley in the character of Petulant in William Congreves The Way of the World, Drury Lane Theatre, 1764 by Thornthwaite, J

Mr John Palmer in the character of Stukely in Edward Moores The Gamester, Drury Lane Theatre, 1771
6337634 Mr John Palmer in the character of Stukely in Edward Moores The Gamester, Drury Lane Theatre, 1771 by Reading, B. (18th century); (add.info)

Mrs Susan Greville in the character of Sir Harry Wildair in George Farguhars Sir Harry Wildair
6337625 Mrs Susan Greville in the character of Sir Harry Wildair in George Farguhars Sir Harry Wildair by Thornthwaite, J

Mrs Mary Bulkley in the character of Mrs Wilding in David Garricks adaptation of James Shirleys The Gamesters
6337874 Mrs Mary Bulkley in the character of Mrs Wilding in David Garricks adaptation of James Shirleys The Gamesters, Drury Lane Theatre, 1782 by Thornthwaite, J

Mrs Frances Abington in the character of Estifania in John Fletchers Rule a Wife and Have a Wife, Drury Lane Theatre
6337868 Mrs Frances Abington in the character of Estifania in John Fletchers Rule a Wife and Have a Wife, Drury Lane Theatre, 1766 by Roberts

Mr Thomas King in the character of Linnardo in Susannah Centlivres The Wonder, Drury Lane Theatre, 1768
6337806 Mr Thomas King in the character of Linnardo in Susannah Centlivres The Wonder, Drury Lane Theatre, 1768 by Roberts

Theatre Toyal Drury Lane Programme, 1900. Creator: Philip William May
Theatre Toyal Drury Lane Programme, 1900

Scene from "Rebecca, "at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)
1626005 Scene from " Rebecca, " at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from " Rebecca)

Reward notice offering 2 guineas for the return of a small red pocket-book (engraving)
609534 Reward notice offering 2 guineas for the return of a small red pocket-book (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Destruction of Drury Lane Theatre, 24 February 1809 (engraving)
611026 Destruction of Drury Lane Theatre, 24 February 1809 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Drury Lane Theatre)

The Battle of Actium, Scene from "Antony and Cleopatra"at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)
1049067 The Battle of Actium, Scene from " Antony and Cleopatra" at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Actium)

Drury-Lane Theatre (colour litho)
976224 Drury-Lane Theatre (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drury-Lane Theatre)

Mademoiselle Ella, at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)
1097453 Mademoiselle Ella, at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Ella, at Drury-Lane Theatre)

Scene from the New Opera of "Stradella, "at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)
1101946 Scene from the New Opera of " Stradella, " at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from the New Opera of "The Crusaders, "at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)
1101757 Scene from the New Opera of " The Crusaders, " at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scene from "The Favorite, "at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)
1101120 Scene from " The Favorite, " at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from " The Favorite)

Scene from "Manfred, "at Drury-Lane Theatre, the Steinbach Waterfall
1102800 Scene from " Manfred, " at Drury-Lane Theatre, the Steinbach Waterfall, Haunt of the Witch of the Alps (engraving) by English School

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Drury Lane Theatre, located in London's Covent Garden district, has a rich history dating back to the 18th century. It was renowned for hosting some of the most iconic performances and showcasing talented individuals who left an indelible mark on the world of theater. One such luminary was R. B. Sheridan, a celebrated playwright and politician from the late 18th century. His works, including "The School for Scandal" and "The Rivals, " graced the stage of Drury Lane Theatre, captivating audiences with their wit and social commentary. In the 19th century, Herbert Campbell emerged as a prominent figure at Drury Lane Theatre. As a comedian extraordinaire, his performances brought laughter and joy to countless theatergoers. His comedic timing and versatility made him a beloved fixture at this historic venue. Throughout its existence, Drury Lane Theatre witnessed numerous groundbreaking productions that pushed artistic boundaries. The Graphic magazine's front cover from January 9th, 1886 showcases an engraving depicting an intense execution scene from "The Doge of Venice. " This powerful image reflects both the dramatic nature of performances staged at Drury Lane Theatre and their ability to captivate audiences' emotions. Not only did Drury Lane Theatre host gripping dramas like "The Doge of Venice, " but it also showcased historical spectacles such as "The Armada. " Engravings capturing scenes from these grand productions transport us back in time to experience the visual splendor that unfolded on this hallowed stage. However, not all plays performed at Drury Lane were serious or historical in nature. Light-hearted entertainment also had its place within this esteemed institution. Lithographs advertising shows like "The Duchess of Coolgardie" or enchanting pantomimes like "Jack and the Beanstalk" demonstrate how diverse programming catered to different tastes throughout history, not just about memorable performances; it also served as a platform for talented actors and actresses to shine. Mrs.