Entries for the tag ‘Mathews, Charles (1776-1835)’
London-born theatre manager and comic actor, known for his impersonations and table entertainment. 
- 19 December 1826: Charles Mathews, comedian, awaiting his fellow actors at York for the evening performance, receives some unwelcome news from a newly arrived foreigner
- 9 January 1827: Writing from Halifax, the comedian Charles Mathews longs for Leeds
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