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David Garrick: His life, his times and his Temple

Sun 11 Oct · 15:30

Waddesdon Manor

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The David Garrick: His life, his times and his Temple talk will bring the life and legacy of David Garrick to Waddesdon Manor on 2026-10-11 at 15:30. The talk is presented by Various and is free to attend. The event is part of a fully illustrated presentation.

Join us for a fully illustrated talk by Ellis Jones, a member of the Management Committee of Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare, and a former Vice Principal of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

The talk will portray the life of David Garrick, his Temple to Shakespeare in Hampton, London and his connections with France and the Huguenots, Protestant refugees who fled France to escape religious persecution. David Garrick (1717-1779), the celebrated English actor, is the subject of a portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds’, which is on display at Waddesdon Manor as part of the Saved for the Nation exhibition. The talk takes place at the Dairy set within the grounds of Waddesdon Manor.

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David Garrick: His life, his times and his Temple takes place on Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 15:30.

David Garrick: His life, his times and his Temple is held at Waddesdon Manor in Milton Keynes (Waddesdon, near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire).

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Join us for a fully illustrated talk by Ellis Jones, a member of the Management Committee of Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare, and a former Vice Principal of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Description supplied by the event organiser.