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This title provides a fresh perspective on nineteenth-century theatre and the careers of previously neglected British women who had once starred at home and abroad. Chapters explore debuts, establishing a name, working life in the UK, touring North America, long-distance colonial touring, management, offstage life and ageing.

Actresses --- Women in the theater --- Theater and society --- Actors --- Society and theater --- Theater --- History --- Social status --- Social aspects --- Actress. --- career. --- gender. --- history. --- nineteenth century. --- profession. --- theatre. --- touring. --- victorian.