The Harlot's Progress (1733), The Rake's Progress (Ms., ca. 1778-1780)

Theophilus Cibber

1703–1758

A lively but troubled figure of 18th-century London theater, he was known as an actor, playwright, and manager with a gift for comedy and a life as dramatic as the roles he played. Remembered in part for his connection to the famous Cibber acting family, he also left behind a handful of plays and adaptations of his own.