The First Actresses will explore the vibrant and sometimes controversial relationship between art, gender and the theatre in eighteenth-century England. Combining much-loved masterpieces with newly-discovered works, the exhibition will look at the ways in which actresses used portraiture to enhance their reputations, deflect scandal and increase their popularity and professional status.| 20 Oct 11 to 8 Jan 12 | National Portrait Gallery Inner London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
