A Century of Theatrical History. 1816-1916. the "old Vic."
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I good naturedly but firmly resisted, and I was right in doing so — how satisfactory it is to be able to say that to oneself on any occasion! Went on the stage, or was rather pulled on by Knowles— the applause was tumultuous— I bowed and retired." In September, 1833, C. N. Simpson had a benefit. Simpson was one of the best-known characters of the time, for he was for very many years Master of the Cere- monies at Vauxhall Gardens, and he was, in addition, something of a dramatic author. He wrote... a farce, "The Spare Bed," which was extremely popular at the Victoria, and on the 26th September he himself played in it ("his first appearance on any stage"), the part being Captain Ardent, to the Peter Pigeonwiddy of Keeley and the Clarinda of Miss Sydney. This was the second item in a triple bill which began with "Othello" and concluded with another specimen of Simpson's com- position, called "Mr. Simpson M.C., or, Vauxhall Gardens," in the course of which was introduced "a New Scene representing the Gigantic Figure of Mr.
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