Elizabeth Satchell facts for kids
Elizabeth Kemble (born Elizabeth Satchell; 1763 – January 20, 1841) was a famous English actress. She was known for her strong performances on stage.
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Who Was Elizabeth Kemble?
Elizabeth Satchell was born in London in 1763. She was a very good actress from a young age. In 1783, she married Stephen Kemble, who was also from a famous acting family called the Kemble family.
Her Early Life and Career
Elizabeth and Stephen Kemble often acted together. They performed in London and in many other towns and cities across England. Elizabeth also wrote a play about country life called Philander and Rose; or, the Bridal Day. This play was performed in Manchester in 1785.
Elizabeth lived for 19 years after her husband passed away. She continued to be a respected actress.
Her Most Famous Role
Elizabeth Kemble's most well-known role was Yarico. She played this character in an opera called Inkle and Yarico. Many people thought she was the best actress to ever play Yarico. Everyone agreed her performance was amazing. She died near Durham.
What People Thought of Her Acting
Many people who saw Elizabeth Kemble act thought she was brilliant. They praised her ability to show deep feelings on stage.
Praised by Theatre Experts
A theatre manager named Tate Wilkinson said that Elizabeth Satchell was one of the best actresses he had ever seen play the role of Ophelia. He put her acting almost as high as the famous actress Susannah Maria Cibber.
The magazine Blackwood's Magazine also wrote about her. They said that in all her roles, she showed strong emotions. The magazine believed that anyone who remembered her acting would agree she was a truly amazing actress.
A writer named James Boaden greatly admired her performances. In 1792, The Thespian Magazine wrote about her. They said she could make even the toughest people feel sad and caring. The magazine added that people would always love and remember her performance as Yarico.
More About Elizabeth Kemble
- You can find more information about her in the Dictionary of National Biography.
- She is also mentioned in the Encyclopædia Britannica.
