12 Facts About Elizabeth Farren

Elizabeth Farren's drinking habits brought on early death and his widow returned to Liverpool.

Elizabeth Farren's mother went on the stage to support herself and her children.

Elizabeth Farren first appeared on the London stage in 1777 as Miss Hardcastle in She Stoops to Conquer and the following year appeared at Drury Lane which, along with the Haymarket Theatre became her primary venues for the rest of her acting career.

Elizabeth Farren had over 100 characters in her repertoire including Shakespeare and various contemporary comedies and dramas.

Elizabeth Farren was often compared to Frances Abington, who was her only real rival.

Elizabeth Farren was the daughter of George Farren of Cork, Ireland, a surgeon and apothecary, later an actor, and his wife of Liverpool, the daughter of a publican or brewer.

At a very early age, Elizabeth Farren performed at Bath and elsewhere in juvenile parts.

Elizabeth Farren performed primarily at this theatre or at the Haymarket for the rest of her stage career, with occasional performances in the provinces and at Covent Garden.

Elizabeth Farren had over 100 characters in her repertoire, including Berinthia in Sheridan's Trip to Scarborough, Belinda in Murphy's All in the Wrong, Angelica in Love for Love, Elvira in Spanish Friar, Hermione in the Winter's Tale, Olivia in Twelfth Night, Portia, Lydia Languish, Millamant in The Way of the World, Statira, Juliet, and Lady Betty Modish.

Elizabeth Farren had a slight figure and was above average height.

Elizabeth Farren's face was expressive and animated, she had blue eyes, a winning smile, and a sweet, cultivated voice.

Elizabeth Farren had a short sentimental attachment to John Palmer and was admired and followed by Charles Fox.