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Elizabeth Bennett (stage actress)

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Elizabeth Bennett (1714-1791) was a British stage actress. For twenty six years she was part of the regular company of Drury Lane under David Garrick specialising in portraying maids, gossips, and mistresses.[1]

Selected roles

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References

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  1. ^ The Plays of David Garrick: Volume II, 1767-1775 p.365

Bibliography

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  • Highfill, Philip H, Burnim, Kalman A. & Langhans, Edward A. A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers, and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800: Volume VIII. SIU Press, 1973.
  • The Plays of David Garrick: Volume II, 1767-1775. SIU Press, 1980.