George Colman was an English dramatist. He was born in 1732 at Florence and died in 1794. His education was directed, after his father's death, by his uncle, William Pulteney, Earl of Bath, who sent him to Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford. He was called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn, but an intimacy with Garrick led him to write for the stage. He was very successful with the Jealous Wife, a comedy, produced at Drury Lane in 1761. The Clandestine Marriage, written in collaboration with Garrick, followed in 1766, and he afterwards wrote or adapted many other plays. He purchased Covent Garden Theatre in 1767, and ran it until 1774. He acquired the Haymarket Theatre in 1776, and managed it for thirteen years. He translated Terence, and Horace's Ars Poetica, and published miscellaneous essays.
George Colman was an English dramatist. He was born 1762 at London and died in 1836. Educated at Westminster School, Christ Church, Oxford, and King's College, Aberdeen, he was intended for the bar, but soon turned to literature and the theatre. He succeeded his father - George Colman - as manager of the Haymarket Theatre in 1789, and on his death became its patentee. Of his many dramas the most successful were: The Heir-at-Law (1797), Poor Gentleman (1802), John Bull (1803), Love Laughs at Locksmiths (1803). From 1824 until his death in 1836 he was examiner of plays. He lived an extravagant life, and was often engaged in literary feuds. Research George Colman
Sir John Vanbrugh was an English dramatist and architect. He was born in 1664 in London and died in 1726. He studied architecture in France, became a captain in the army, and was arrested as a spy in France and imprisoned in the Bastille. He wrote ten comedies, as grossly indecent as other dramatic productions of the period, but undeniably witty and realistic. He was one of the dramatists attacked by Jeremy Collier. His best known play and first comedy, 'The Relapse', opened in 1696. He also produced The Provok'd Wife, 1697; and The Confederacy, 1705, which, contrary to the prevailing practice, introduced humble characters on the stage. In his later years John Vanbrugh rose to fame as an architect. His finest work is Castle Howard, and his largest and most grandiose mansion is Blenheim Palace. He designed the Haymarket Theatre, 1705, and was its first lessee and manager. He was knighted by George I in 1714, and held the appointment of controller of the royal works. Research John Vanbrugh
Susanna Maria Cibber was an English actress. She was born in 1716 and died in 1766. She was renowned as one of the best actresses on the English stage. She was sister of Dr. Arne (the composer of Rule Britannia), who taught her music, and introduced her in one of his operas at the Haymarket Theatre. Handel composed pieces expressly adapted to her voice, and used to instruct her in singing them. She subsequently made her appearance in tragedy and gained admiration. Research Susanna Cibber
The Haymarket Theatre is one of the principal theatres of London. It was built in 1702, opened in 1720, made a theatre royal, and rebuilt in 1767, when it was under the management of Foote. In 1821 it was again rebuilt under Nash. Research Haymarket Theatre
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