Susannah Centlivre

Susanna Centlivre was a celebrated English poet and actress, recognized as the most successful female playwright of the eighteenth century. Her plays enjoyed enduring popularity, continuing to be staged long after many of her contemporaries faded from memory. During a notable career at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, she established herself as a significant figure in English theatre, second only to Aphra Behn. Centlivre's work left a lasting impression on the landscape of English drama.