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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5459/1/34/24
Former ReferenceD5459/1/121
TitleThe Tempest : Mr Bannister in the Character of Caliban
DateMar 1787
DescriptionPortrait of Bannister dressed completely in fur, with false pointed ears. Available on CD 157.
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
ArtistWoodward, George Murgatroyd (?1765-1809)
Archive CreatorGeorge Murgatroyd Woodward (1765-1809), artist and writer
Further InformationG. M. Woodward Delin : March 1787

Charles Bannister (1741-1804) was born in Gloucestershire, and began working as a strolling player, working on the Norwich/Ipswich circuit. He was initially rejected by Garrick for Drury Lane, but began acting there in 1767. He was one of the founders of the Drury Lane Actors' Fund. He was famous for his playing of Caliban, and played it at Drury Lane six times in 1784-1785 season, beginning on 9 Nov 1784, and again on 3 Dec 1786.
Physical DescriptionColoured drawing. Size 270 x 206 mm. Portrait.
CopiesA digital copy can also be viewed on the public computers at the record office.
Related MaterialSee also D5459/1/4/1, D5459/1/26 for scenes from 'The Tempest'.
Publication NoteB.D.A., London Stage.
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The Tempest : Mr Bannister in the Character of Caliban

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