Mary Willis facts for kids

Mary Willis was a British stage actress who performed in plays during the eighteenth century (the 1700s). She was a well-known performer in London's famous theaters.

Mary Willis was the daughter of another actress named Elizabeth Willis. Sometimes, they even acted together on stage! When Mary performed, she was often called Miss Willis.

Her Acting Career

Mary Willis spent many years acting at the Drury Lane Theatre. This was one of the most famous theaters in London. She also performed at other important places like the Haymarket Theatre and the Lincoln's Inn Fields.

She started acting when she was very young, as a child actor, in 1701. Mary often appeared in "revivals," which means she acted in plays that were already popular and being shown again. But she also got to be in brand new plays sometimes.

Her last known performance was in a city called York in 1734. In that play, she took on the role of Selima in Tamerlane, a play written by Nicholas Rowe.