Definition

Proper noun: * Sarah Kemble Siddons: An English actress renowned for her powerful and acclaimed performances in tragic roles, particularly those in the plays of William Shakespeare, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Sarah Siddons is considered one of the greatest tragic actresses in British history.
  • The portrait of Sarah Kemble Siddons by Thomas Gainsborough is a famous work of art.
  • Her performance as Lady Macbeth established Sarah Siddons as a preeminent stage actress.

Advanced Usage

• "A Sarah Siddons moment": This phrase is sometimes used to describe a moment of powerful, dramatic, or tragic intensity in performance, drawing on her legendary status.
  • The young actress had her own Sarah Siddons moment during the final soliloquy.

Variants and Related Words

• Siddons, Sarah Siddons: Common shortened or alternative references to the full name "Sarah Kemble Siddons".

Synonyms

• Tragedienne: A woman who specializes in tragic roles. (This is a descriptive synonym for her profession and renown.)
  • She was the foremost tragedienne of her age.

Related Cultural References

• The Sarah Siddons Award: A real and prestigious award for actresses in the American theatre, named in her honor.
  • She was thrilled to receive the Sarah Siddons Award for her performance in Chicago.
• Theatrical Icon: Sarah Siddons is often referenced as a symbol of classical acting prowess and dramatic grandeur.

Noun

1. English actress noted for her performances in Shakespearean roles (1755-1831)