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

Name: "Their Majesties' Servants." Annals of the English Stage (Volume 3 of 3)
Author: Dr. Doran

By Dr. Doran

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About This Book

This volume chronicles the English stage in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, surveying dramatic authorship, audience habits, and performance practice. It offers biographical and critical sketches of prominent actors and actresses—Macklin, Henderson, Sarah Siddons, John Kemble, George Frederick Cooke, Edmund Kean, and youthful Master Betty—alongside discussions of comedic and tragic trends, condemned or failing playwrights, and the rise of new theatres and ideas. Chapters examine stage costume, special effects, benefit performances, prologues and epilogues, and the theatrical marketplace, supplemented by portraits and illustrations that document the period’s theatrical life.

About the Author

Dr. Doran

Dr. Doran was a notable English author and biographer, recognized for his contributions to the literary landscape of the 19th century. He is best known for his extensive work "Their Majesties' Servants," a three-volume series that chronicles the history of the English stage and its performers. Doran's writings often reflect his keen interest in theatrical history and the social dynamics of his time. His other significant works include "Lives of the Queens of England of the House of Hanover" and "In and About Drury Lane," which further showcase his expertise in biography and cultural commentary. Through his detailed narratives, Doran has left a lasting impact on the understanding of English theater and royal history.