Charles Macklin [ Art and Literature ]
… human desire among actors to metamorphose oneself, to utterly change one’s ego, name, language, faith, physical appearance, social circles and loyalties. His attempt at transmogrification is rooted in his distinguished and yet … He rewrote it, lessening the anti-Scots criticism and the play was finally allowed on the British stage. Macklin’s final appearance on stage took place on 7 May 1789 with his signature role of Shylock. Unable to proceed in the part, …
Anglo-Irishness | Charity | Debate | Enlightenment | Ireland | Theatre
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