Mary Powell (actress) facts for kids
Mary Powell was an important English actress who performed in plays during the late 1600s and early 1700s. She was often known as Mrs. Powell on stage. She was married to a playwright named George Powell.
Mary Powell worked for many years at a famous theater called the Drury Lane in London. Her first recorded performance there was in 1695, but she might have started even earlier, around 1686. She continued to act at Drury Lane until 1709.
Mary Powell's Stage Career
Mary Powell was a dedicated member of the Drury Lane theater company. This means she was a regular actress there for a long time. She played many different characters during her career.
Notable Roles and Plays
Mary Powell performed in many plays by famous writers of her time. Here are a few examples of the characters she brought to life on stage:
- She played Eudora in Neglected Virtue in 1696.
- She was Lady Blunder in The Younger Brother by Aphra Behn in 1696.
- She also appeared as Lady Manlove in Woman's Wit in 1697.
- In 1698, she played Bulfinch in Love and a Bottle.
- She was Lady Darling in The Constant Couple in 1701.
- Later, in 1703, she played Mrs Goodfellow in Tunbridge Walks.
Mary Powell continued to act in various roles until 1709. She passed away in 1723.
