Theatrical Obituaries
from 1844 - 1889
Taken from the book
"The Life and Reminiscences of E.L Blanchard
*With notes from the Diary of W.M Blanchard"
compiled by Clement Scott and Cecil Howard
Published
1891
Throughout the book, Blanchard wrote the obituaries for many people involved in theatrical circles - actors, writers, singers, entertainers, scene painters, stage managers, critics, journalists, theatre owners and lessees plus many more.
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Henry Berry Webb
16th January 1867Hear of death of Harry Webb, the actor and manager of Mr T.L Greenwood.
Henry Berry Webb was born in London November 22nd 1814.
After playing as an amateur in London, appeared at Chichester Theatre, June 1833. Then went to the Devon circuit in 1838. Succeeded Wright of Adelphi fame at Birmingham, and remained with Mr Simpson eight years. Made his debut in London at the Surrey September 7th 1846 as Gravedigger to Macready's Hamlet. Remained there until Mrs Warner took the Marylebone, when he joined her, and then subsequently became lessee of the Queen's Theatre in Dublin. With his brother Charles Webb constantly played the Two Dromios. His last engagement was at Drury Lane, under Chatterton's management, when he played the First Witch in Macbeth. Was buried in the cemetery, Gravesend, on January 18th.
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