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Theatrical Debate Over Drury Lane Play Choice
A critic weighs the likelihood of a Colman Drury Lane play based on Godwin’s novel. Rumors of Sheridan funding a thousand pounds for the project stir debate about Cates Williams’ suitability and the stage potential. The opening scenes praise Storace and Adam Winterton before introducing Wilford and the awaited Sir Edward Mortimer.
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Sheridan
Storace
Adam Winterton
Wilford
Sir Edward Mortimer