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A view of the interior of the (empty) theater at Drury Lane showing the stage and box and orchestra seats.

Painting of the actress and dancer Hester Santlow Booth (c1680-1773) costumed in her famous role as a female Harlequin. See more information at V&A

Painting of the actress and dancer Hester Santlow Booth (c1680-1773) costumed in her famous role as a female Harlequin. See more information at Sotheby's.

Colley Cibber, costumed in his role as Lord Foppington in John Vanbrugh's comedyThe Relapse,poses taking snuff.

19th-century color version of William Hogarth's 1733 etching. Well-dressed gentlemen dally with orange sellers while bemused audience members watch a play. Three musicians appear below. For more information see the V&A Museum.

Full-length engraved portrait. Mark Lemon costumed as Falstaff holds a tankard in his right hand and wears a dagger, a sword, and a purse.

Falstaff, wearing a pair of antlers, leg irons, and a sword, dances with Mistress Paige and Mistress Ford near a large oak tree. A full moon and a building with flag flying can be seen in the background.

Full-length engraved portrait. Margaret Farrel Kennedy poses as Macheath costumed in a tricorne, coat, breeches, and shackles.

Macheath stands shackled in prison with four other characters around him. The prison wall and barred window are behind him.

Half-length portrait of Walker dressed as Macheath in a tricorne hat.
Paired with a portrait of Lavinia Fenton as Polly.