Garrick

nessreader Both are vivid, fascinating reads about theatrical history, both about management of companies and about acting techniques in their generations. Both Irving and Garrick used Shakespeare productions to stake their claim to embody high culture. Also, both books give great social history of the 18th and 19th centuries, to contextualise their actors.

nessreader Both 18th century game-changing actors who impacted each other's lives, both compelling historical biographies. Illuminating history, fascinating men.