20 Minute History

The First British Actress


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Most of us know that women in Shakespeare's day were not allowed on stage. But in 1660, after decades of political turmoil that included both war and multiple regime changes, the first British actress made her debut.


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20 Minute HistoryBy That's Not Canon Productions with David A. Bradbury

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