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(18**-18**) Soldier, actor and singer. A prominent member,  and possibly the leader of the group, in the later period (after 1840) of the [[Garrison Players]], which performed in the [[Garrison Theatre]]. Specifically named in connection with productions in  1842. On 13th May: ''[[The Irish Attorney]]'' (in the role of "") and the "Operatic  Burlesque" ''[[Othello Travestie]]'' (as the ""); and on 9th June: ''[[Love, Law and Physic]]'' (in the role of ""); On the **, **.  
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(18**-18**) Soldier, actor and singer.  
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He was seemingly the leader and one of the main performers in productions by the [[Garrison Players]] in the early part of their  second period of prominence (1840-1842), when they performed in the [[Garrison Theatre]].  
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Specifically named in connection with productions in  1842. These include the lead ("Pierce O'Hara") in ''[[The Irish Attorney]]'' (Bernard), "Desdemona in ''[[Othello Travestie]]'' (Dowling), and a role in ''[[Love, Law and Physic]]'' (Kenney).  
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==
  
Bosman, 1928: pp 349 & 493;
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Bosman, 1928: pp.  394-5, 493
  
 
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Latest revision as of 09:33, 8 July 2014

(18**-18**) Soldier, actor and singer.

He was seemingly the leader and one of the main performers in productions by the Garrison Players in the early part of their second period of prominence (1840-1842), when they performed in the Garrison Theatre.

Specifically named in connection with productions in 1842. These include the lead ("Pierce O'Hara") in The Irish Attorney (Bernard), "Desdemona in Othello Travestie (Dowling), and a role in Love, Law and Physic (Kenney).

Sources

Bosman, 1928: pp. 394-5, 493

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