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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D5459/1/34/23 |
| Former Reference | D5459/1/109 |
| Title | Romeo and Juliet : Mr Lewis in the character of Mercutio |
| Date | Mar 1787 |
| Description | Portrait of Lewis facing left with his right hand outstretched. He wears black breeches, a red and blue coat with gold braiding, a sword and a cocked hat with cockade. Available on CD 157. |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Artist | Woodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809) |
| Archive Creator | George Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer |
| Further Information | G. M. Woodward Delin : March 1787
"Mer / O then I see Queen Mab has been with you. Act II"
William Thomas Lewis (?1746-1811) was the son and stepson of actors, he made his debut aged 16 at the Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin. In 1773 he was engaged by Colman for Covent Garden where he stayed for 35 seasons. In 1782 he became the deputy-acting manager there.
He played Mercutio four times in the 1783-1784 season, 5 times in the 1784-1785 season, twice in 1785-1786 and then on 23 Oct 1786, 11 Dec 1786, and 29 Jan 1786. |
| Physical Description | Coloured drawing. Size 226 x 205 mm. Portrait. |
| Copies | A digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office. |
| Publication Note | B.D.A., London Stage. |
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