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.
The Covent Garden Theatre, or Pasquin Turn'd Drawcansir
In a world of theater and social satire, a quick-witted observer exposes the ridiculous flaws of 18th-century society through sharp humor and exaggerated characters.
By Charles Macklin
The Man of the World (1792)
In a world of social climbers and secret desires, a young couple must fight against deception and societal expectations to find true love.
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)
In a world of fortunes and farce, a miser's reluctance to write his will ignites a hilarious battle of greed and cunning among his relatives.
By Charles Macklin