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The Rover: or, The Banish'd Cavaliers.
Cast list and first page from the first printed edition of The Rover (1677).
Mrs. Siddons with the Emblems of Tragedy
Actress Sarah Siddons is pictured holding a tragic mask and a dagger beside a monument to Shakespeare. Resting at the top right of the monument is a comic mask. For further description see NPG.
Richard III (Benedict Cumberbatch) dreams of the throne - The Hollow Crown: Episode 2 - BBC
A BBC interpretation of Benedict Cumberbatch as Richard III as he speaks of his desire for the throne.
Mr. Savigny in the Character of Oroonoko
Savigny as Oroonoko in blackface, wearing elaborate cape, frock coat, and britches, holds knife close to Imoinda. Imoinda wears a veil, beauty mark, and a frock with petticoat. She holds out her hand to him and he is turned away from her. Setting is…
Mrs Cibber in the character of Imoinda in Oroonoko
Full-length portrait of Susannah Cibber in the role of Imoinda. She looks to the right with both hands outstretched in front of her. She wears a frilled cap with a trailing scarf on her wrist and a heavy gown adorned with tassels from her waist.
Scene Design for Man of Mode
Scene design from University of Florida's recent production of Man of Mode.
Sarah Smith (married name Bartley) as Imoinda in "Oroonoko"
Full-length portrait of Smith in the role of Imoinda. Unlike other adaptations of Oroonoko at the time (including the Hawkesworth version in which Smith is performing), Smith plays in blackface. With arms outstretched and draped with a white scarf,…
Ben Jonson
In this portrait, Ben Jonson wears a black shirt and white collar.