Thicknesse, Ann. A Letter from Miss F—d. 1761.
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Susannah Maria Cibber
Standard Name: Cibber, Susannah Maria
Connections
| Connections Sort descending | Author name | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|
| Instructor | Ann Thicknesse | Ann Ford told her father she was properly grateful for the education he had given her. |
| Occupation | David Garrick | Susannah Cibber
tried to persuade David Garrick
that together she and he and James Quin
might buy the patent of Drury Lane Theatre
. She failed. Nash, Mary. The Provoked Wife: The Life and Times of Susannah Cibber. Little, Brown, 1977. 202-3, 222-3 |
| Textual Production | Frances Brooke | FB
's Virginia a Tragedy, with Odes, Pastorals, and Translations appeared in print. David Garrick
and John Rich
had rejected this tragedy for the stage. The play had been in competition with one of the... |
Timeline
12 January 1736: Susannah Maria Cibber made a sensational...
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12 January 1736
Susannah Maria Cibber
made a sensational debut as a tragic actress (though she had been heard as a singer) in the title role of Aaron Hill
's Zara.
Nash, Mary. The Provoked Wife: The Life and Times of Susannah Cibber. Little, Brown, 1977.
87-93
5 December 1738: The trial opened in which Theophilus Cibber...
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5 December 1738
The trial opened in which Theophilus Cibber
sued William Sloper
for adultery, claiming £5,000 damages: virtually the trial of Susannah Cibber
. The jury found Sloper guilty but signified their opinion of Theophilus by awarding...
22 September 1742: Susannah Cibber made a triumphant comeback...
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22 September 1742
Susannah Cibber
made a triumphant comeback at Covent Garden Theatre
after some years off stage following her highly publicised adultery.
Nash, Mary. The Provoked Wife: The Life and Times of Susannah Cibber. Little, Brown, 1977.
183
1758: An anonymous Lady published Female Rights...
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1758
An anonymous Lady published Female Rights Vindicated: or The Equality of the Sexes Morally and Physically Proved, a vigorous plea that society should educate women equally with men and offer them a share in...
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