Richard Hurst (actor) facts for kids
Richard Hurst (died 1805) was a British stage actor. This means he was an actor who performed live plays in theatres.
He acted in many theatres in London and other cities across Britain. He had a long career on stage.
Acting at Drury Lane
From 1765 to 1780, Richard Hurst was part of the acting group at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. This was a very famous theatre in London.
During this time, the theatre was managed by two important people: David Garrick first, and then Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Both Garrick and Sheridan were well-known figures in the theatre world.
In 1769, Richard Hurst performed in a play called The Jubilee. This play was created by David Garrick. It was a special celebration of the famous writer William Shakespeare and his works.
Famous Roles
Richard Hurst played many different characters during his acting career. Here are some of the plays he was in and the roles he performed:
- Tigranes in Zenobia by Arthur Murphy (1768)
- Sidasco in Zingis by Alexander Dow (1768)
- Arcas in The Grecian Daughter by Arthur Murphy (1772)
- Corea in Braganza by Robert Jephson (1775)
- Raymond in The Battle of Hastings by Richard Cumberland (1778)
- Asciano in The Law of Lombardy by Robert Jephson (1779)
