Jo Willett – Sarah Siddons – The First Celebrity Actress
Sarah Siddons grew up as a member of a family troupe of travelling actors, always poor and often hungry. She rose from abject poverty to superstardom before she was 30 and became one of the country’s most celebrated and revered tragic actresses, electrifying audiences with her performances. Jo Willett has written this first biography of the legendary actress who was not only adored and celebrated by everyone but who also had to manage her reputation in an eighteenth-century world of gossip and satire.
an illustrated talk
Priority booking – Become a Friend – Contact TIC Bridport to book tickets – 01308 424901
| When: Monday 4th November 2024 @ 4.00 pm |
| Where: Bridport Arts Centre |
| Sponsored by: Felicity Fairbairn |