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Half-length portrait of David Garrick. Sitting, he leans forward facing the viewer. In his left hand, he holds a book.

Video clip of Act 1 Scene 1 (the "partition scene") from King Lear. Amateur production by Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) Open Stages.For further information see RSC.

Set design for Cornell University's production of The Rover.

Samuel Reddish in the character of Postumus, in chains. Dejected soldiers stand at his left. In the background, a battle-ground with tents is seen.

seated portrait with dog, from oil painting. For more information see ODNB

A photograph of a 1936 performance of Wycherley'sThe Country Wifeat the Old Vic Theater in London. For more information see The Victoria & Albert Museum

Illustration of Southerne's adaptation of Behn's Oroonoko: or the Royal Slave. Oroonoko stands with his right arm outstretched pointing down to draw Imoinda's attention to the dead Aboan on the ground. Imoinda bends slightly to look while touching…

Half-length standing portrait of Michael Mohun in shirt sleeves and holding a sword.Late-18th-century engraving, based on an earlier portrait by an unknown artist. For more information see: ODNB

Full-length portrait of Sarah Siddons in her signature role, Lady Macbeth. Siddons wears a long sleeve white gown with matching headdress and shawl. To her left, stand the Doctor and the Nurse. On her right, beside a red curtain is a lit candle.