Brayton Collection

Lily Brayton as Katharina in The Taming of the Shrew
Lily Brayton as Katharina in Shakespeares comedy, The Taming of the Shrew at the Kings Theatre, Hammersmith, West London, with Oscar Asche. The couple were also performing in Othello. 1900s

Mameena at the Globe Theatre, London, with Oscar Asche and Lily Brayton Date: 1914

Lily Brayton, actress and singer(1876-1953), drawn from life by Harold H Smith. Pastel drawing with head scarf. Part of a series, Pencil portraits of Stage Favourites published in The Bystander

Miss Lily Brayton in Hajj. Lily Brayton (1876-1953) was an English actress and singer. Date: early 20th century

Lily Brayton, English actress and singer. 1904

Theatre poster, Hippodrome, Oscar Asche, Lily Brayton
Theatre poster, Hippodrome, Oscar Asche and Lily Brayton in Hajj. 1915

Lily Brayton and Ben Webster in Kismet
Miss Lily Brayton (1876-1953) in the role of Marsinah and Mr Ben Webster (1864-1947) in the role of Abdullah in the play Kismet. Date: 1912

Miss Lily Brayton in the role of Marsinah in Kismet
Miss Lily Brayton, Actress (1876-1953). In the role of Marsinah in the play Kismet. Date: 1912

Miss Lily Brayton and Mr Henry Ainley
Miss Lily Brayton, Actress (1876-1953). In the role of Rosalind in the William Shakespeare play As you Like It, alongside Henry Ainley (1879-1945) in the role of Orlando. Date: 1911

Miss Lily Brayton, Actress (1876-1953). In the role of Ildico in Attila. Date: 1907

Your Own Peter (engraving)
1050160 Your Own Peter (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Your Own Peter)

York YO8 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of York YO8 9

Lily Brayton (1876-1933), English actress, early 20th century. Artist: Rita Martin
Lily Brayton (1876-1933), English actress, early 20th century. Brayton is seen here in the role of Iseult (Isolde)

Lily Brayton, British actress, c1900-1919. Artist: Johnston & Hoffman
Lily Brayton, British actress, c1900-1919. Lily Brayton (1876-1953) was noted for her performances in Shakespearean roles

Oscar Asche and Lily Brayton in a scene from The Virgin Goddess, early 20th century. Artist: Rita Martin
Oscar Asche (1871-1936) and Lily Brayton (1876-1953) in a scene from The Virgin Goddess, early 20th century

Lily Brayton in Count Hannibal, by Asche and Norreys Connell
Count Hannibal by F. Norreys Connell and Oscar Asche. Photograph of Lily Brayton as Clotilde in Count Hannibal. Lily Brayton (23 June 1876 30 April 1953)

Miss Lily Brayton - English actress
Miss Lily Brayton (1876-1953) - English actress - she was married to the actor Oscar Asche. Date: circa 1910

Lily Brayton as the Shrew
Lily Brayton (1876 30 April 1953), English actress and singer, as Katherina confronts the camera with a suitably shrewish expression. Date: 1905

Lily Brayton in Kismet 1905
Lily Brayton (1876 - 1953), English actress and singer, as Marsinah in Kismet, circa 1905

Lily Brayton (1876 - 1953) English actress and singer, in gipsy costume in 1904 - she was married to the actor Oscar Asche Date: 1904

The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
Promotional postcard for The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare. Starring Oscar Asche as Petruchio, and his wife, Lily Brayton, as Katherine in a production at the Adelphi Theatre

Oscar Asche and Lily Brayton
Theatrical couple, Oscar Asche and Lily Brayton, at the time they departed the UK for a tour of Australia. Date: 1912

Marsinah costumes from Kismet
Miss Lily Brayton (aka Mrs Oscar Asche) as Marsinah in Kismet which was revived at the Globe Theatre in London in 1914. Date: 1914

De Reske cigarettes advertisement, Lily Brayton
Advertisement for De Reske cigarettes featuring the actress Lily Brayton, who was playing the role of Zahrat Al-Kulb in the hugely popular wartime musical play, Chu Chin Chow

Lily Brayton - English actress
Lily Brayton (1876-1953) English actress - she was married to the actor Oscar Asche Date: circa 1910

Lily Brayton (1876-1953) English actress. Made her debut in 1896 in Frank Bensons company. Married the actor Oscar Asche (1871-1936)

Asche and Brayton
Australian actor OSCAR ASCHE with his wife LILY BRAYTON (1876 - 1953), probably as Macbeth and lady Macbeth. Date: 1871 - 1936

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Lily Brayton: A Theatrical Icon of Her Time Step into the enchanting world of Mameena at the Globe Theatre, London, and you will find yourself captivated by the mesmerizing performance of Lily Brayton. This talented actress and singer (1876-1953) left an indelible mark on the stage with her undeniable talent and magnetic presence. Harold H Smith's pastel drawing perfectly captures Lily Brayton's essence, showcasing her elegance as she adorns a head scarf, and is just one piece from his series titled "Pencil portraits of Stage Favourites, " which was published in The Bystander magazine. One cannot discuss Lily Brayton without mentioning her unforgettable portrayal of Katharina in Shakespeare's timeless play, The Taming of the Shrew. With unmatched skill and passion, she brought this complex character to life, leaving audiences spellbound. In Hajj, another remarkable production featuring Miss Lily Brayton, her acting prowess shone brightly once again. As an English actress and singer with immense versatility, she effortlessly transported spectators into a world filled with emotion and intrigue. Collaborating with Oscar Asche at the Hippodrome proved to be yet another milestone for both him and Lily Brayton. Together they created theatrical magic that remains etched in people's memories even today. Their names adorned theatre posters across town as eager crowds flocked to witness their extraordinary performances. Kismet became synonymous with brilliance when it featured Lily Brayton alongside Ben Webster. Audiences were enthralled by their chemistry on stage as they breathed life into their characters' love story. In particular, Miss Lily Brayton's portrayal of Marsinah showcased her ability to embody depth and vulnerability simultaneously. Her partnership extended beyond Webster; Mr Henry Ainley also shared the stage with Miss Lily Brayton on numerous occasions. Their combined talents created moments that would forever be cherished by those fortunate enough to witness their performances.