Elizabeth James facts for kids
Elizabeth James was an English stage actress who lived in the 1600s. She was part of a famous acting group called the King's Company. This group performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, which is a well-known theater in London. Elizabeth James was known for acting in the very first performances, or "premieres," of plays by a famous writer named John Dryden. She also had a role in the first show of The Country Wife by William Wycherley in 1675. Her last known acting job was in 1676.
Who Was Elizabeth James?
Elizabeth James was an important actress during a time when theater was very popular in England. She worked with some of the biggest names in plays and entertainment. Being an actress back then was a big deal, and it meant performing live on stage for many people.
Her Famous Roles
Elizabeth James played many different characters during her career. She often helped bring new plays to life for the very first time. Here are some of the notable roles she performed:
- Damilcar in Tyrannick Love by John Dryden (1669)
- Isabella in The Conquest of Granada by John Dryden (1670)
- Amalthea in Marriage à la mode by John Dryden (1672)
- Bianca in Othello by William Shakespeare (1675)
- Mrs Alithea in The Country Wife by William Wycherley (1675)
