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Lydia Webb
Performed at a little theatre with great applause by James Sayers.jpg
Lydia Webb (right) in an etching by James Sayers, 1786
Born 1736 or 1737
Norwich, England
Died 24 November 1793
United Kingdom
Occupation Actress

Lydia Webb (1736 or 1737-1793) was an English actress. She started acting in Norwich. She was married twice. First, she married a man named Mr. Day. Second, she married a Mr. Webb. Her first notable performance was on 21 November 1772 at the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, performing in The West Indian. She died in 1793.

Career

Webb was a versatile and proactive performer. She was in more than 50 plays. When she was elderly, she played more "grotesque characters." She performed many parts including:

and many other performances. In 1786, she was featured in an illustration by James Sayers, which is now held in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery, London.

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