Macklin

Macklin, Charles, 1697?-1797, English actor and dramatist, whose original name was Charles McLaughlin, b. Ireland. He began his career as a strolling player. His style of acting was radically different from the prevailing declamatory style of James Quin and Barton Booth. At first unsuccessful, he won fame with his dignified, tragic portrayal of Shylock in his production (1741) of The Merchant of Venice. This performance foreshadowed the naturalistic school of acting which was to be realized with David Garrick. His production (1772) of Macbeth, in which he used Scottish dress, was noted as an early attempt to achieve historical accuracy in costuming. Macklin's eccentricities and violent temper were notorious. He wrote and acted in Love à la Mode (1759) and The Man of the World (1781).

The Town of Macklin (pop. 1453) is located in Saskatchewan, Canada, near the provincial border with Alberta.

The town is situated near of one of the most productive oil and natural gas producing fields in the province, and as a result has been one of the fastest growing communities in Saskatchewan.

Among its many attractions, it is the host of the annual Bunnock World Championship, during which the town population doubles in size.

External links

• "Town of Macklin Home Page" Information for the prospective visitor or resident.