dame alice ellen terry

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Dame Alice Ellen Terry: An English actress who lived from 1847 to 1928. She was a prominent figure in the Victorian and Edwardian theatre, renowned for her Shakespearean roles and her long professional partnership with the actor-manager Sir Henry Irving.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Dame Alice Ellen Terry was celebrated for her portrayal of Portia in The Merchant of Venice.
    • The letters between George Bernard Shaw and Dame Alice Ellen Terry provide insight into the theatrical world of their time.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Terry legacy": Refers to the enduring influence of Dame Ellen Terry and her family, including her descendants, on British theatre.
    • The exhibition explores the Terry legacy through costumes and personal effects.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ellen Terry: The common, shortened form of her name used in most theatrical and historical references.
  • Dame Ellen Terry: The title 'Dame' indicates she was honored as a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE).
Synonyms
  • Stage actress: A female performer in theatrical plays.
  • Thespian: A formal or literary term for an actor or actress.
Related Phrases
  • Irving and Terry: Refers to the famous theatrical partnership between Sir Henry Irving and Ellen Terry.
    • The Lyceum Theatre's success was built on the productions starring Irving and Terry.
Noun
  1. English actress (1847-1928)

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