Promptbook for William Charles Macready in Antony and Cleopatra, 1833 July 13.

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Promptbook for William Charles Macready in Antony and Cleopatra, 1833 July 13.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/428976237

A prompt book with names of cast in Macready's autograph and adaptations all or partly in his autograph. Used at Drury Lane Theatre, London. Pencilings on facing pages, probably by John Willmott, prompter (Shattuck). Shattuck gives November 21, 1833 as the first date of use.

100 leaves ; 18 x 23 cm.

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Folger Shakespeare Library

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Willmott, John, active 19th century

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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

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William Shakespeare was likely born April, 23, 1564; he was baptized in Stratford-upon-Avon on April 26, 1564. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford while working in London, the center of English theater. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. His parents were John and Mary Shakespeare. John was a leatherworker and involved in local politics, first becoming an alderman and eventually a town bailiff. ...

Macready, William Charles, 1793-1873

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English actor, recognized as perhaps the greatest English character actor of his day. He was especially noted for his Shakespearean roles. From the description of Letter, 1842. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122391814 William Charles Macready was a tragedian. From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1821-1849, n.d. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886139 William Charles Macready was an English stage manager and actor...