Sarah Harlowe facts for kids
Sarah Harlowe (born 1765, died 1852) was a very popular actress. She performed on the stage in London around the years 1800. She was known for her funny roles.
About Sarah Harlowe
Sarah Harlowe was born in London in 1765. She started acting in 1787 in a town called Colnbrook. The next year, she moved to Windsor. There, she met Francis Godolphin Waldron, who was also involved in theatre. They got married.
Her Life on Stage
Francis Waldron, Sarah's husband, had many jobs in theatre. He was a prompter at the Haymarket Theatre in London. A prompter helps actors remember their lines. He also managed theatres in Windsor and Richmond.
Through her husband's connections, Sarah got a job at Sadler's Wells Theatre. She became famous there as a singer and actress. She also performed in pantomimes, which are plays with music and no talking.
On November 4, 1790, she performed at Covent Garden theatre. She sang a popular song called Down in the country lived a lass. In 1792, she moved to the Haymarket Theatre. Later, she joined the Drury Lane theatre.
At Drury Lane, Sarah often played funny characters. These included smart maids, playful young women, and older ladies. She also performed at the English Opera House. In 1797, she acted in a musical play and a pantomime at the Royalty Theatre.
Sarah Harlowe was a talented comedy actress. She understood the stage very well. This made her very useful in any theatre. She was known for her neat figure and sometimes played male characters.
Some of her best roles were:
- Lucy in The Rivals
- The Widow Warren in The Road to Ruin
- Miss Mac-Tab in The Poor Gentleman
- Old Lady Lambert in The Hypocrite
She also successfully played many roles that were usually performed by the famous actress Dorothea Jordan.
In 1826, Sarah Harlowe decided to stop acting. Her last performance was on February 21, 1826. She played Mrs. Foresight in the play John Bull at Drury Lane. She received a yearly payment from the Drury Lane Theatrical Fund after she retired.
Her Later Years
Sarah Harlowe passed away suddenly on January 2, 1852. She was 86 years old. She died of heart disease in Gravesend, Kent. Her death record showed her name as "Sarah Waldron, annuitant."
