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Richard Cross (actor, died 1760)

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there. He returned to Drury Lane in 1741 and remained there until his death nineteen years later. He continued to act as prompter, although he also played
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who appeared in London in the early eighteenth century. The younger Cross possibly made his first recorded performance at the
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in November 1729, and also appeared a some of the summer fairs in London. From 1731 he was also appearing in small roles at
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Frustrated by his low pay at Drury Lane, he switched to the rival
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in 1739 but did not earn much more. He also began working as
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Richard Cross
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Drury Lane
Actor Rebellion of 1733
Frances Shireburn
Covent Garden Theatre
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The Henpecked Captain
benefit performance
St Paul's, Covent Garden
The Blazing Comet
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