Title: | Mathews, Charles (1776-1835): Theatre manager, comic actor |
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Description: | Mathews, Charles (1776-1835): Despite his Wesleyan father’s disapproval, Charles took up the stage, making his first London appearance at the Haymarket. He joined Frederick Yates at the Adelphi in 1823, eventually purchasing a half share. He specialized in one man shows, which were popular, yet he died poor. |
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1st Performance: | Sep 29, 1828 |
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Theatre: | Adelphi |
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Source: | Detail from a mezzotint by Charles Turner, 1825, after an oil painting by James Lonsdale. Located on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Mathews., Jan 1, 1825 |
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