Actor Manager Collection

Margaret Peg Woffington, Irish actress and singer
Margaret Peg Woffington (1717-1760), Irish actress and singer

David Garrick (1717-1779), English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer. David Garrick, actor-manager. The actor in wig, cravat, jacket and coat, holding a book

Joseph Shepherd Munden (1758-1832), English comedian, actor and manager who appeared at Drury Lane and Covent Garden. In wig, overcoat and white cravat

John Philip Kemble, English actor at Drury Lane and Covent Garde
John Philip Kemble (1757-1823), English actor-manager at Drury Lane and Covent Garden theatres. Son of Roger Kemble, actor-manager of a touring troupe

Oval portrait of Joseph George Holman, English actor, dramatist
Oval portrait of Joseph George Holman (1764-1817), English actor, dramatist and actor-manager

J. L. Toole as Caleb Plummer in Dot, mid-late 19th century, (1901). Creator
J.L. Toole as Caleb Plummer in " Dot", mid-late 19th century, (1901)

Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917) English actor-manager. 1892 (photogravure)
526497 Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917) English actor-manager. 1892 (photogravure); (add.info.: Founder of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA)

Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917) English actor-manager, 1896 (photogravure)
526496 Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917) English actor-manager, 1896 (photogravure); (add.info.: Founder of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Here in 1896 as Falstaff in Henry VI, Part I

Scene from the New Play of "The First Printer", at the Princess Theatre, 1856

Walter Hampden, in costume, 1919 June 3. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Walter Hampden, in costume, 1919 June 3. American actor and theatre manager Walter Hampden Dougherty

Mr. J. Wallack as Dr. Petgoose, in the New Play of the "Catspaw" at the Haymarket Theatre, [London], 1850

May Fortescue, actress, theatrical portrait in black gown
May Fortescue, actress, singer and actor-manager, theatrical portrait in black, beaded gown with satin puff shoulders

Hamlet at the Haymarket Theatre, theatrical portraits

Caricature illustration of Cyril Maude by Frank Richardson. Cyril Francis Maude (1862-1951) actor-manager. From an article, My Caricatures'by Frank Richardson. Date: 1910

Illustration of Seymour Hicks as Richard III at the Coliseum theatre. From a section, London Nights Entertainments'

Wallack Group, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Wallack Group, between 1855 and 1865. [Actor-manager family: Lester Wallack, his son Charles E. Wallack, and his father James W. Wallack]

Miss Winifred Emery, 1894. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Miss Winifred Emery, 1894. Portrait of British actress and actor-manager Winifred Emery. From The Yellow Book, Vol. IV. Published in " The Best of Beardsley" edited by R. A

James William Wallack, 1835 / 40. Creator: Charles Robert Leslie
James William Wallack, 1835/40

Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b / w photo)
818015 Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905)

Sir Henry Irving (b / w photo)
JHL386561 Sir Henry Irving (b/w photo) by Barraud, Herbert Rose (1845-c.1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Irving (1838-1905) born John Henry Brodribb, English stage actor; ); English

Mr Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1852-1917), a Spy cartoon from Vanity Fair
CWA123998 Mr Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1852-1917), a Spy cartoon from Vanity Fair, 12th July 1890 (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); City of Westminster Archive Centre, London

Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b / w photo)
818018 Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905), English stage actor

Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b / w photo)
818013 Sir Henry Irving, English stage actor (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Henry Irving (1838-1905)

Scene from "The Castles of the Seven Passions", at the Lyceum Theatre, 1844
Scene from " The Castles of the Seven Passions", at the Lyceum Theatre, 1844

Envelope signed by the famous Actor-Manager Fred Terry
A small envelope signed by the famous Actor-Manager Fred Terry (1863-1933) and accompanied by a rather fine quote from The Scarlet Pimpernel (Act III)

Charles Wyndham as David Garrick, March 19, 1887, (1901). Creators: Unknown, F Barnard
Charles Wyndham as David Garrick, March 19, 1887, (1901)

Lewis Waller English actor-manager punting with his daughter
Lewis Waller (William Waller Lewis) (1860-1915) - English actor-manager punting with his daughter Date: circa 1908

Gertrude Kingston, 1862

Lewis Waller - English actor-manager in role of Robin Hood
Lewis Waller (William Waller Lewis) (1860-1915) - English actor-manager in the role of Robin Hood. Date: circa 1909

Janet Achurch, British actress and actor-manager, 1887. Artist: Ernest Barraud
Janet Achurch, British actress and actor-manager, 1887. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume X, July to December, 1887, Carson & Comerford, London, 1887

Richard Mansfield, British actor-manager, 1888. Artist: Elliott & Fry
Richard Mansfield, British actor-manager, 1888. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume XII, July to December, 1888, Strand Publishing Company, London, 1888

Henry Irving (1838-1905) as Philip of Spain, 19th century (1904). First trial proof etching

Matheson Lang, Canadian actor-manager and dramatist, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Matheson Lang, Canadian actor-manager and dramatist, 1926. Portrait of Lang (1879-1948) who became famous in Britain as a stage and film actor

Sir John Martin-Harvey, British actor and theatre manager, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Sir John Martin-Harvey, British actor and theatre manager, 1926. Portrait of Martin-Harvey (1863-1934). Cigarette card with straight-line caricature, issued by John Player & Sons

George Grossmith Junior, British actor, manager and playwright, 1926. Portrait of Grossmith (1874-1935) who brought cabaret and revues to the London stage

Sir Gerald du Maurier, British actor-manager, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Sir Gerald du Maurier, British actor-manager, 1926. Portrait of Sir Gerald Hubert Edward Busson du Maurier (1873-1934), father of Daphne

Sir Henry Irving (1838 - 1905), English stage actor and actor-manager of the Victorian era. Shown here in the role of Cardinal Wolsey. Date: 1899

Theatrical emotion of Mr. Vincent Crummles, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby
KW259161 Theatrical emotion of Mr

The country manager rehearses a combat, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby
KW259147 The country manager rehearses a combat, illustration from Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens (1812-70) published 1839 (litho) by Browne

Robert Loraines Daughter Christened Mr Robert Loraines daughter was christened at St Georges Church, Hanover Square 21 December 1922 Robert Loraine ( January 14 1876 - December 23 1935 )

George Du Maurier (1834-1896) French-born English illustrator, cartoonist and novelist. Father of actor-manager Gerald Du Maurier, grandfather of novelist Daphne Du Maurier

Squire Bancroft (1841-1926) English actor-manager famous for partnership with his wife Marie (Wilton). Believed in ensemble work rather than star system of Henry Irving, et al

Sarah Siddons (born Kemble - 1755-1831). English tragic actress, eldest child of actor-manager Roger Kemble (1722-1802)

Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1853-1917) English actor-manager. Founder of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery (London, 1890-1894)

Edward C Compton (1854-1918) English actor-manager who specialised in touring the English provinces with plays by Shakespeare, Sheridan and Goldsmith

(George) Osmond Tearle (1852-1901) English actor-manager and fine Shakespearian actor. Tearle here as the name part in Coriolanus by William Shakespeare. Photogravure published c1895

Henry Irving (1838-1905) English actor-manager. The first actor to be honoured with a knighthood (1895)

Johnson Forbes-Robertson (1853-1937) English actor-manager. Knighted in 1913. Here
Johnson Forbes-Robertson (1853-1937) English actor-manager. Knighted in 1913

Mrs FR Benson (born Constance Featherstonhaugh - 1860-1946) English actress. Married the actor-manager Frank Benson (1858-1939) in 1886 and appeared for many years as his leading lady

David Garrick (1717-1779) English actor-manager and dramatist. Copperplate engraving

Fanny (Frances Anne) Kemble (1775-1854) English actress. Daughter of the actor-manager and niece of Sarah Siddons the great tragic actress

Henry Iriving (1838-1905) English actor-manager, playing in the first production of The Bells which made him famous overnight

Seymour Hicks / Qty Street
SEYMOUR HICKS (Sir Edward Seymour Hicks) English actor-manager and dramatist in Quality Street Date: 1871 - 1949

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"Captivating the Stage: The World of Actor-Managers" Step into the enchanting world of actor-managers, where talent and charisma collide to create unforgettable theatrical experiences. May Fortescue, a remarkable actress, captivates audiences with her theatrical portrait in a stunning black gown, leaving them spellbound by her mesmerizing performances. At the Haymarket Theatre, anticipation builds as Hamlet takes center stage. Miss Constance Collier graces us with her portrayal of the Queen, while Mr John Barrymore, the renowned American actor-manager, brings his unique interpretation to the iconic role of Hamlet. Tomorrow's premiere promises an evening filled with passion and intrigue. In a delightful caricature illustration by Frank Richardson, we catch a glimpse of Cyril Maude - an exceptional actor-manager who effortlessly commands both laughter and admiration from his audience. His talents shine through in every performance he delivers. Seymour Hicks takes on Richard III at the Coliseum theatre in another captivating production. A multi-talented artist - actor, music hall performer, playwright, actor-manager and producer - Hicks immerses himself fully into each character he portrays. London Nights Entertainments will be forever enriched by his extraordinary presence. J. L. Toole's portrayal of Caleb Plummer in Dot transports us back to mid-late 19th century theater magic. With impeccable skill and dedication to his craft as an actor-manager, Toole breathes life into this beloved character and leaves an indelible mark on our hearts. Lewis Waller shares a tender moment punting with his daughter; not only is he an accomplished English actor-manager but also a loving father who cherishes these precious family moments amidst his demanding career on stage. The Wallack Group captures our attention between 1855 and 1865 with their collective brilliance as actors-managers whose combined talents bring stories alive before our very eyes. Their legacy lives on through their contributions to the theatrical world.