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Cartoon, The New Hamlet - Waiting for the Verdict
Cartoon, The New Hamlet - Waiting for the Verdict - the Shakespearean actor Wilson Barrett (1846-1904) waits for the reviews of his new production to come in.
1884
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1884 Acte Apprehensive Barrett Bryan Critic Critics Entr Entracte Hamlet Impatient Jury Nervous Review Reviews Shakespeare Shakespearean Verdict Waiting Wilson
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In the heart of London's West End theatre district, renowned Shakespearean actor Wilson Barrett (1846-1904) eagerly awaits the verdict of the critics on his latest production of "Hamlet." The year is 1884, and the late Victorian era is in full swing. The entr'acte has ended, and the anticipation is palpable as the cast and crew gather in the wings, holding their collective breath. Barrett, portrayed in this cartoon by an unknown artist, sits anxiously in the box seat, his expression a perfect blend of nervousness, apprehension, and impatience. The jury of critics, represented by a panel of stern-faced gentlemen, deliberate in the background, their pens poised over their notepads, ready to pen their reviews. The stage, bathed in the soft glow of gaslights, stands empty and silent, a testament to the power of the spoken word and the influence of the press. The 1880s were a golden age for the theatre, and the reviews of the critics held immense sway over the success or failure of a production. The era's leading actors, including Barrett, lived in constant fear of the scathing critiques that could make or break their careers. As the clock strikes the hour, the actor's gaze shifts to the stage door, where the first reviews are beginning to arrive. The verdict is in, and the fate of "The New Hamlet" hangs in the balance. This evocative cartoon, titled "The New Hamlet - Waiting for the Verdict," offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of late Victorian theatre, where the drama extended far beyond the footlights and into the realm of public opinion.
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