books0977:Mrs Jordan as Hypolita in ‘She Would and She Would Not’ (exh.1791). John Hoppner (English,
books0977:Mrs Jordan as Hypolita in ‘She Would and She Would Not’ (exh.1791). John Hoppner (English, 1758-1810). Oil paint on canvas. Tate.Dorothea Bland, later known as Mrs Jordan, made her mark on the London stage from 1785. She specialised in ‘breeches’ and comedy parts, performing chiefly at Drury Lane. Her role as Hypolita in Colley Cibber’s She would and she would not, where the heroine follows her lover to Madrid disguised as a young gentleman of fashion and wears male attire throughout the five acts, was a great success. -- source link
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