Charles Macklin
Charles Macklin, , was an Irish actor and dramatist who performed extensively at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Macklin revolutionised theatre in the 18th century by introducing a "natural style" of acting. He is also famous for accidentally killing a man during a fight over a wig at the same theatre.
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The Man of the World (1792)
Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 26
By Charles Macklin
A Will and No Will; or, A Bone for the Lawyers. (1746) The New Play Criticiz'd, or the Plague of Envy. (1747)
"A Will and No Will; or, A Bone for the Lawyers" by Charles Macklin is a comedic farce written in the mid-18th century. This two-act play satirizes th...
By Charles Macklin
The Covent Garden Theatre, or Pasquin Turn'd Drawcansir
"The Covent Garden Theatre, or Pasquin Turn'd Drawcansir" by Charles Macklin is a satirical play written in the mid-18th century. This work serves as ...
By Charles Macklin