Complex sentence: In 1713 Addison's tragedy "Cato" was produced, and was received with acclamation by both Whigs and Tories.followed by a comedic play, "The Drummer".
Split into simpler sentences: In 1713 Addison's tragedy "Cato" was produced, and was received with acclamation by both Whigs and Tories. He followed this effort with a comedic play, "The Drummer".