barrett s production of claudian @ royal lyceum theatre, edinburgh poster hoodman blind barrett born farming family in essex. remembered actor of handsome appearance (despite small stature) , powerful voice. made first appearance on stage @ halifax in 1864, , played in provinces alone , wife, caroline heath, in east lynne. married in 1866, having 2 sons, frank , alfred, , 3 daughters, ellen, katherine , dorothea (dollie). barrett capitalized on success actor start career producer. after managerial experience @ grand theatre leeds , elsewhere, in 1879 took on management of old court theatre, in following year introduced madame helena modjeska london in adaptation of maria stuart (by schiller), productions of adrienne lecouvreur, la dame aux camélias , other plays. in 1881, wilson barrett took on refurbished princess s theatre, melodramatic productions enjoyed great success (if not quite as before), attendance being highest ever theatre. there barrett presented lights o london, , silver...