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Skeffington was a member of the Pic Nic Society and was keen amateur performer. | Skeffington was a member of the [[Pic Nic Society]] and was keen amateur performer. | ||
Besides performing in amateur theatricals, he also wrote plays. In May 1802 his five-act comedy ''The Word of Honour'' was performed at Covent Garden Theatre, in London. He then wrote The ''High Road to Marriage'', which was performed at Drury Lane Theatre, followed by ''The Sleeping Beauty'' at the same theatre in May 1805. | Besides performing in amateur theatricals, he also wrote plays. In May 1802 his five-act comedy ''The Word of Honour'' was performed at Covent Garden Theatre, in London. He then wrote The ''High Road to Marriage'', which was performed at Drury Lane Theatre, followed by ''The Sleeping Beauty'' at the same theatre in May 1805. | ||
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== Personal Life == | == Personal Life == | ||
[[File:A spencer & a thread-paper. (BM J,5.151).jpg|thumb|Skeffington caricatured in an image titled 'A Spencer and a Threadbare']] | [[File:A spencer & a thread-paper. (BM J,5.151).jpg|thumb|Skeffington caricatured in an image titled 'A Spencer and a Threadbare']] | ||
[[File:Bodleian Libraries, Princely piety, or- the worshippers at Wanstead.jpg|thumb|331x331px|Caricature titled 'Princely Piety, or- the Worshippers at Wanstead'. Skeffington is in red at the door of the staircase. ]] | [[File:Bodleian Libraries, Princely piety, or- the worshippers at Wanstead.jpg|thumb|331x331px|Caricature titled 'Princely Piety, or- the Worshippers at Wanstead'. Skeffington is in red at the door of the staircase. The caricature, by George Cruikshank, depicts suitors wooing a wealthy young heiress. ]] | ||
Sir Lumley Skeffington was never married and his title became extinct after his death in November 1850. Theatre historian, David Coates, suggests that Skeffington could be viewed through a queer lens alongside a number of other high profile amateur theatre enthusiasts of the period. The many caricatures of Skeffington often allow for queer readings of him, his life and his relationships. | Sir Lumley Skeffington was never married and his title became extinct after his death in November 1850. Theatre historian, David Coates, suggests that Skeffington could be viewed through a queer lens alongside a number of other high profile amateur theatre enthusiasts of the period. The many caricatures of Skeffington often allow for queer readings of him, his life and his relationships. | ||
[[File:Town fops including L. Skeffington, J. Penn and Lord Kirkcud Wellcome V0010900.jpg|thumb|334x334px|Skeffington depicted in the caricature titled 'The Bond Street Batallion'. Skeffington is on the far right in green. ]] | [[File:Town fops including L. Skeffington, J. Penn and Lord Kirkcud Wellcome V0010900.jpg|thumb|334x334px|Skeffington depicted in the caricature titled 'The Bond Street Batallion'. Skeffington is on the far right in green. ]] | ||
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Sir Lumley St George Skeffington (23 March 1771 - 10 November 1850) was a British aristocrat, fop and amateur actor. Like Robert Coates, he was satirised by the press and was regularly caricatured.
Theatrical
Skeffington was a member of the Pic Nic Society and was keen amateur performer.
Besides performing in amateur theatricals, he also wrote plays. In May 1802 his five-act comedy The Word of Honour was performed at Covent Garden Theatre, in London. He then wrote The High Road to Marriage, which was performed at Drury Lane Theatre, followed by The Sleeping Beauty at the same theatre in May 1805.
Personal Life
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Sir Lumley Skeffington was never married and his title became extinct after his death in November 1850. Theatre historian, David Coates, suggests that Skeffington could be viewed through a queer lens alongside a number of other high profile amateur theatre enthusiasts of the period. The many caricatures of Skeffington often allow for queer readings of him, his life and his relationships.
