Mary Corbett facts for kids
Mary Corbett was an English stage actress who lived in the 1600s. She was a member of a famous acting group called the King's Company. This group performed at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London. Mary Corbett likely left the company around the time it joined with another group to form the United Company. Her name is sometimes spelled as Mary Corbet.
Mary Corbett: A 17th-Century Actress
Mary Corbett was an important performer during the 1600s. Back then, acting was a popular form of entertainment. The King's Company was one of the main theatre groups in England. They were supported by the King himself. This meant they were very well-known and respected.
The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, was a major theatre where these plays were shown. It was a busy and exciting place. Actors like Mary Corbett brought stories to life on stage for many people to enjoy.
Famous Roles on Stage
Mary Corbett played many different characters in plays. These roles helped make her a well-known actress of her time. Here are some of the parts she performed:
- Mrs Dainty Fidget in The Country Wife by William Wycherley (1675)
- King Andrew in Psyche Debauched by Thomas Duffet (1675)
- Melesinda in Aureng-zebe by John Dryden (1675)
- Narcissa in Gloriana by Nathaniel Lee (1676)
- Clevly in The Man of Newmarket by Edward Howard (1678)
- Monima in Mithridates, King of Pontus by Nathaniel Lee (1678)
- Sabina in Trick for Trick by Thomas D'Urfey (1678)
- Gratiana in Sir Barnaby Whigg by Thomas D'Urfey (1681)
- Countess of Nottingham in The Unhappy Favourite by John Banks (1681)
