These were the kind of parts where affectation and mannerism were positively desirable; but in tragedy, audiences were at this time being entranced by the innovatively naturalistic acting of the rising star David Garrick, and wanted less than ever to see Cibber play a hero.
These were the kind of parts where affectation and mannerism were positively desirable. Audiences were at this time being entranced by the innovatively naturalistic acting of the rising star David Garrick. This was in tragedy. Audiences wanted less than ever to see Cibber play a hero. This was in tragedy.