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The study investigates how performances of prologues and epilogues in Restoration London theaters reflect the representation and individuation of actors.

April 10, 2026Theatre Survey

“F or W ithout V anity , I’ m B etter K nown ”: R estoration A ctors and M etatheatre on the L ondon S tage

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JMJane MillingUniversity of Bedfordshire

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This article examines theatrical performances in Restoration London, revealing insights into performer representation and individuality.

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The study investigates how performances of prologues and epilogues in Restoration London theaters reflect the representation and individuation of actors.
Analyzes diary entries by Samuel Pepys related to actors Nell Gwyn and Elizabeth Knipp.
Explores the structure of prologues and epilogues in Restoration plays.
Investigates the social and conversational context of Pepys's experiences with the actors.
Pepys highlights the oratorical excellence of Knipp's delivery, indicating a shift in performance styles.
The analysis reveals how performers were increasingly recognized for their individuality.
The study suggests that the duality of performance and personal identity emerged prominently during this period.

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Jane Milling (2011) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d895be6c1944d70ce06c92 https://doi.org/10.1353/tsu.2011.a986427

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