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James Oates
James Oates (died 1751) was a British stage actor. Possibly of Irish birth, he was a long-standing member of the Drury Lane company from 1718, and also appeared at the summer fairs in London including Southwark and Bartholomew Fair. He specialised in supporting roles, often in comedies. He was with Drury Lane for twenty one seasons, and later also became a tavern-owner alongside his acting duties. Like several actors of the era he was a freemason.Peter His wife and daughter were both actresses. Selected roles * Jeremy in '' The Play is the Plot'' by John Durant Breval (1718) * Thracion in '' The Spartan Dame'' by Thomas Southerne (1719) * Courtly in '' A Wife to be Lett'' by Eliza Haywood (1723) * Citizen in ''Double Falsehood'' by Lewis Theobald (1727) * File in '' The Village Opera'' by Charles Johnson (writer) (1729) * Mopsus in ''Love in a Riddle'' by Colley Cibber (1729) * Dash in '' The Humours of Oxford'' by James Miller (1730) * Bassoon in '' Bayes's Opera'' by Ga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stage Actor
An actor or actress is a person who portrays a character in a performance. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. The analogous Greek term is (), literally "one who answers".''Hypokrites'' (related to our word for hypocrite) also means, less often, "to answer" the tragic chorus. See Weimann (1978, 2); see also Csapo and Slater, who offer translations of classical source material using the term ''hypocrisis'' (acting) (1994, 257, 265–267). The actor's interpretation of a rolethe art of actingpertains to the role played, whether based on a real person or fictional character. This can also be considered an "actor's role," which was called this due to scrolls being used in the theaters. Interpretation occurs even when the actor is "playing themselves", as in some forms of experimental performance art. Formerly, in ancient Greece and the medieval world, and in England at the time of Willi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Johnson (writer)
Charles Johnson (1679 – 11 March 1748) was an English playwright, tavern keeper, and enemy of Alexander Pope's. He was a dedicated Whig who allied himself with the Duke of Marlborough, Colley Cibber, and those who rose in opposition to Queen Anne's Tory ministry of 1710–1714. Johnson claimed to be trained in the law, but there is no evidence of his membership in any of the inns of court. At the same time, it is possible that he was a lawyer, as his first two published works, in 1704 and 1705 (''Marlborough; on the Late Glorious Victory Near Hochstet in Germany'' and '' The Queen; a Pindaric Ode'') had him living in Gray's Inn, and he married a Mary Bradbury in Gray's Inn chapel in 1709, the year of his first play, '' Love and Liberty'' (unproduced). Some time around 1710, he became friends with the actor-manager of Drury Lane Theatre, Robert Wilks, and Wilks ensured that Johnson's plays received consideration. In 1711, ''The Wife's Relief'' was a great success. The play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
18th-century English People
The 18th century lasted from January 1, 1701 ( MDCCI) to December 31, 1800 ( MDCCC). During the 18th century, elements of Enlightenment thinking culminated in the American, French, and Haitian Revolutions. During the century, slave trading and human trafficking expanded across the shores of the Atlantic, while declining in Russia, China, and Korea. Revolutions began to challenge the legitimacy of monarchical and aristocratic power structures, including the structures and beliefs that supported slavery. The Industrial Revolution began during mid-century, leading to radical changes in human society and the environment. Western historians have occasionally defined the 18th century otherwise for the purposes of their work. For example, the "short" 18th century may be defined as 1715–1789, denoting the period of time between the death of Louis XIV of France and the start of the French Revolution, with an emphasis on directly interconnected events. To historians who expand ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mother-in-Law
''The Mother-in-Law'' is a 1734 comedy play by the British writer James Miller (playwright), James Miller. Also known by the longer title ''The Mother-in-Law, or the Doctor the Disease'' it debuted at the Haymarket Theatre in London. The original Haymarket cast included Benjamin Griffin (actor), Benjamin Griffin as Sir Credulous Hippish, John Mills (stage actor), John Mills as Heartwell, William Mills (actor), William Mills as Beaumont, Benjamin Johnson (actor), Benjamin Johnson as Doctor Mummy, Joe Miller (actor), Joe Miller as Doctor Discordiam, Theophilus Cibber as Looby Headpiece, John Harper (actor), John Harper as Galleypot, James Oates as Poet, Hannah Pritchard as Belina and Mary Heron (actress), Mary Heron as Primrose. References Bibliography * Baines, Paul & Ferarro, Julian & Rogers, Pat. ''The Wiley-Blackwell Encyclopedia of Eighteenth-Century Writers and Writing, 1660-1789''. Wiley-Blackwell, 2011. * Nicoll, Allardyce. ''History of English Drama, 1660-1900, Volum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Fielding
Henry Fielding (22 April 1707 – 8 October 1754) was an English novelist, irony writer, and dramatist known for earthy humour and satire. His comic novel '' Tom Jones'' is still widely appreciated. He and Samuel Richardson are seen as founders of the traditional English novel. He also holds a place in the history of law enforcement, having used his authority as a magistrate to found the Bow Street Runners, London's first intermittently funded, full-time police force. Early life Fielding was born 22 April 1707 at Sharpham, Somerset, and educated at Eton College, where he began a lifelong friendship with William Pitt the Elder. His mother died when he was 11. A suit for custody was brought by his grandmother against his charming but irresponsible father, Lt Gen. Edmund Fielding. The settlement placed Henry in his grandmother's care, but he continued to see his father in London. In 1725, Henry tried to abduct his cousin Sarah Andrews (with whom he was infatuated) while she was on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Miser (Fielding Play)
''The Miser'' is a 1733 comedy play by the British writer Henry Fielding. It is an English-language adaptation of Molière's ''The Miser''. It was a success, running for twenty five performances by May 1733.Downie p.63 The original Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Drury Lane cast included Benjamin Griffin (actor), Benjamin Griffin as Lovegold, Roger Bridgewater as Frederick, William Mills (actor), William Mills as Clerimont, Theophilus Cibber Ramilie, James Oates as Decoy, Edward Berry (actor), Edward Berry as Sparke and Christiana Horton as Mariana. References Bibliography * Downie, J.A. ''A Political Biography of Henry Fielding''. Routledge, 2015. 1733 plays West End plays Comedy plays Plays by Henry Fielding Plays based on works by Molière {{1730s-play-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caelia (play)
''Caelia, or, The Perjur'd Lover'' is a 1732 comedy play by the British writer Charles Johnson (writer), Charles Johnson. The play's epilogue was written by Henry Fielding.Cleary p.308 The original Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Drury Lane cast included Jane Cibber as Caelia, John Mills (stage actor), John Mills as Meanwell, Thomas Hallam (actor), Thomas Hallam as Bellamy, Roger Bridgewater as Lovemore, William Mills (actor), William Mills as Wronglove, James Oates as Keeper of Prison, Edward Berry (actor), Edward Berry as Gentleman, John Harper (actor), John Harper as the Constable, Frances Cross as Wag and Charlotte Charke as Mrs Lupine. References Bibliography * Burling, William J. ''A Checklist of New Plays and Entertainments on the London Stage, 1700-1737''. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press, 1992. * Cleary, Thomas R. ''Henry Fielding, Political Writer: A Political Writer''. Wilfrid Laurier Univ. Press, 1984. * Koon, Helene. ''Colley Cibber: A Biography''. University Press of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Coffey
Charles Coffey (late 17th century – 13 May 1745) was an Irish playwright, opera librettist and arranger of music from Westmeath. Following the initial failure of his ballad opera '' The Beggar’s Wedding'' (Dublin, Smock Alley Theatre, 24 March 1729) - a work capitalising on the success of John Gay's ''The Beggar's Opera'' (1728) - he moved to London, where the work opened at the Haymarket on 29 May 1729. In an abbreviated form as ''Phebe, or The Beggar's Wedding'' it became highly successful, although it was not to be heard in Dublin before 1754. His fifth ballad opera, '' The Devil to Pay, or The Wives Metamorphos'd'' (1731) became the most successful ballad opera of the 18th century after ''The Beggar's Opera''. A German translation as ''Der Teufel ist los, oder Die verwandelten Weiber'' (Berlin, 24 January 1743) strongly influenced the development of the German Singspiel. Coffey died in London and was buried in the St Clement Danes. Works * '' A Wife and No Wife'' (pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Devil To Pay (opera)
''The Devil to Pay'' is a 1731 ballad opera by the Irish writer Charles Coffey and British writer John Mottley. Also known by the longer title ''The Devil to Pay: Or, The Wives Metamorphos'd'', it was part of a group of ballad operas produced in the wake of the success of John Gay's ''The Beggar's Opera''. The work is inspired by Thomas Jevon's 1686 play ''The Devil of a Wife''. The original Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Drury Lane cast included Theophilus Cibber as Gaffer Dunfork, John Harper (actor), John Harper as Hobson, Richard Charke as Ananias, James Oates as Doctor, Edward Berry (actor), Edward Berry as Butler, Thomas Wright as Footman, Theodosia Mills as Lady Loverule and Kitty Clive as Nell. The published version in 1732 was dedicated to the Lionel Sackville, 1st Duke of Dorset, Duke of Dorset, the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland. References Bibliography * Burling, William J. ''A Checklist of New Plays and Entertainments on the London Stage, 1700-1737''. Fairleigh Dickinso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabriel Odingsells
Gabriel Odingsells (1690–1734) was a British playwright. He attended Pembroke College, Oxford. In 1725 he wrote a comedy ''The Bath Unmasked'', set in the city of Bath, Somerset, Bath, which appeared at Lincoln's Inn Fields Theatre. This was followed by ''The Capricious Lovers'' also staged at the Lincoln's Inn Fields. His 1730 ballad opera ''Bayes's Opera'' was performed at Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Drury Lane. In 1734 he apparently committed suicide.Gagey p.152 References Bibliography * Burling, William J. ''A Checklist of New Plays and Entertainments on the London Stage, 1700-1737''. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press, 1992. * Gagey, Edmond McAdoo. ''Ballad Opera''. Columbia University Press, 1937. * Highfill, Philip H, Burnim, Kalman A. & Langhans, Edward A. ''A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers, and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800: Garrick to Gyngell''. SIU Press, 1978. * Williams, Sarah F. ''Damnable Practises: Witches ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bayes's Opera
''Bayes's Opera'' is a 1730 ballad opera by the British writer Gabriel Odingsells.Nicoll p.347 It was part of a boom in ballad operas that followed in the wake of the success of John Gay's ''The Beggar's Opera''. The original Drury Lane cast included Theophilus Cibber as Bays, Edward Berry as Pantomine, Roger Bridgewater as Lord Briton, James Oates as Bassoon, James Rosco as Crowdero, Joe Miller as Harlequin, John Harper as Crispin, Kitty Clive as Dulceda, Frances Cross Frances Cross (1707-1781) was a British stage actress. From 1727 as Frances Shireburn she appeared at the Drury Lane Theatre. During her early years she established herself in a number of roles that she played repeatedly throughout her career inc ... as Belinda, Elizabeth Butler as Arabella and Mary Heron as Farcia. References Bibliography * Burling, William J. ''A Checklist of New Plays and Entertainments on the London Stage, 1700-1737''. Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press, 1992. * Nicoll, Allardyce. ''A Hist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Miller (playwright)
James Miller (1704–1744) was an English playwright, poet, librettist, and minister. Biography Miller was born in Bridport, Dorset on 11 August 1704, the son of a clergyman who possessed two considerable livings in the county. He studied at Wadham College, Oxford, and while there wrote part of his famous comedy, '' The Humours of Oxford'', which contained music by Richard Charke and was first performed on 9 January 1730, to great success. Miller's family was somewhat unsupportive of his theatrical endeavors. They had wanted him to pursue a career in business, but Miller showed a revulsion to such a path. He therefore was persuaded to follow in his father's profession as a minister, taking holy orders soon after he left Wadham. Miller became a lecturer at Trinity College, Conduit Street and a preacher at Roehampton Chapel. The livings for these positions however did not provide for the lifestyle that Miller was accustomed to, so he continued to write for the stage to supp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
