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April 6, 1821
Richmond Enquirer
Richmond, Richmond County, Virginia
What is this article about?
Miss Wilson emerges as a celebrated singer and actress at Drury Lane Theatre in London, praised by Sarah Siddons for her exceptional talent, drawing huge crowds and surpassing rivals like Mrs. Billington and Catalani.
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MISS WILSON.
Extract of a letter from London, January 30
"A great star has lately come out at Drury Lane, a Miss Wilson. She is said to excel Mrs. Billington and Catalani. She sings the 'Soldier tir'd,' three times every night. A high compliment has been paid her by the celebrated Miss Siddons. A few nights ago, Mrs. Siddons, with Lady Harcourt, and a large party, went into the green room, when Mrs. Siddons told Miss Wilson she never saw so much science in singing, combined with such great acting, for she is an elegant actress. She draws immense crowds to the Theatre—London is in an uproar about her."
Extract of a letter from London, January 30
"A great star has lately come out at Drury Lane, a Miss Wilson. She is said to excel Mrs. Billington and Catalani. She sings the 'Soldier tir'd,' three times every night. A high compliment has been paid her by the celebrated Miss Siddons. A few nights ago, Mrs. Siddons, with Lady Harcourt, and a large party, went into the green room, when Mrs. Siddons told Miss Wilson she never saw so much science in singing, combined with such great acting, for she is an elegant actress. She draws immense crowds to the Theatre—London is in an uproar about her."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Prodigy
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Miss Wilson
Drury Lane
Singer Actress
Siddons Praise
Theater Acclaim
Soldier Tir'd
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Wilson
Mrs. Billington
Catalani
Miss Siddons
Mrs. Siddons
Lady Harcourt
Where did it happen?
Drury Lane, London
Story Details
Key Persons
Miss Wilson
Mrs. Billington
Catalani
Miss Siddons
Mrs. Siddons
Lady Harcourt
Location
Drury Lane, London
Event Date
January 30
Story Details
Miss Wilson debuts as a star at Drury Lane, excelling in singing and acting beyond Mrs. Billington and Catalani, performing 'Soldier tir'd' thrice nightly, receiving praise from Mrs. Siddons for her scientific singing and elegant acting, and attracting massive crowds causing uproar in London.