Barton Booth

Barton Booth (1681- May 10, 1733) was one of the most famous dramatic actors of the first part of the 18th century.

London Success

After two seasons in Ireland he returned to London, where Thomas Betterton, who had previously failed to help him, probably out of regard for Booth's family, now gave him all the assistance in his power. At Lincoln's Inn Fields (1700-1704) he first appeared as Maximus in Valentinian, and his success was immediate. He was at the Haymarket with Betterton from 1705 to 1708, and for the next twenty years at Drury Lane. In 1713 he joint-managed the theater with Doggett, Colley Cibber, and Wilkes. On his death, Booth was buried in Westminster Abbey.

Related Topics:
London - Thomas Betterton - Lincoln's Inn Fields - Drury Lane - Colley Cibber - Westminster Abbey

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