Dublin Property Management Fairview

Dublin Property Management Fairview

Dublin Property Management Fairview

Betty mania broke out in England at the beginning of the 19th century. Idolizing crowds rushing to see the boy actor known as Master Betty, caused personal injuries and theatre damage. Royalty acclaimed him while audiences hissed and ignored renowned performers.

William Henry West Betty

Born in 1791 to a financially comfortable family in Shrewsbury, England, Betty delivered dramatic recitations and displayed a strong, retentive memory as a young child. After seeing his first real play, Pizarro, starring Sarah Siddons as Elvira, he announced to his parents that he would be an actor.

Betty’s parents’ consultations led to Mr. Hough of the Belfast theatre becoming the boy’s tutor. Hough became not only the boy’s teacher, but also his manager and fervent publicist. His efforts to promote young William Betty resulted in keen interest and early invitations to perform.


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