Entertainments Collection

The Yeoman of the Guard by Ws Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan
Promotional postcard for The Yeomen of the Guard by W. S. Gilbert; music Arthur Sullivan. First produced Savoy Theatre, 3rd October 1888

WW2 - NaFI presents ENSA Production at Alexandria, Egypt
WW2 - A playbill for a production of The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde produced by N.A.A.F.I (Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes)

Circus scene. Illustration by G鲡rd Laplau (1938-2009)
Circus scene. Illustration by G鲡 rd Laplau (1938-2009). Naive art. Painting

A Little Scandal, Marylebone Gardens (colour litho)
5220544 A Little Scandal, Marylebone Gardens (colour litho) by Robinson, Charles (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Little Scandal, Marylebone Gardens)

Josephine Baker singing to British Factory Workers
Josephine Baker (1906-1975) singing to British Factory Workers for ENSA (The Entertainments National Service Association) in July 1951, her first visit to England since the end of WW2. Date: 1951

Cartoon, theatre managers and Queen Victoria
Cartoon, theatre managers (Irving, Toole, James and Bancroft) besieging Queen Victoria at Windsor. Now that a rumour has gone abroad that Her Majesty will one more give theatrical entertainments at

WW2 Poster -- ENSA Entertainments, Swing Vogue
Photolithograph poster inscribed NaFI presents ENSA Entertainments for HM Forces. Its modern, its new, its bright, its Swing Vogue

Festival of Empire advertisement 1911
An advertising promotion for the Festival of Empire at the Crystal Palace, running from May to October 1911. The Festival features the Imperial exhibition, the Pageant of London

The Great Blondin. Hero of Niagara (photo)
559920 The Great Blondin. Hero of Niagara (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Blondin)

Politos Royal Menagerie, Exeter Change, Strand (coloured engraving)
611067 Politos Royal Menagerie, Exeter Change, Strand (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Politos Royal Menagerie, Exeter Change, Strand)

Advertisement for Cremorne Gardens (engraving)
559680 Advertisement for Cremorne Gardens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Cremorne Gardens.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Spanish Arch, Galway City, Co Galway, Ireland

Historical Geography
5315159 Historical Geography; (add.info.: Historical Geography. 1900. India. Boldly using colours of amazing brilliancy, the 'gorgeous East' dazzles many a Western eye with the splendour of)

Doing the Lambeth Walk, 1938
Entertainments a la carte, by Alan Bott. On with the walk. Doing the Lambeth Walk: (top to bottom) Lupino Lane, Teddie St Denis, George Graves, Doris Rogers, Martin Gray, Wallace Lupino

Marquis Philippe de Massa in uniform
Marquis Philippe de Massa (1831-1910) in sub-lieutenant's uniform, French cavalry officer and author of theatrical entertainments. Date: 1856

Mrs Ratan Tata, three studio portraits wearing sari
Mrs Ratan Tata, three studio portraits in sari and sari blouse, and pearls. Captioned, A Parsee Leader of English Society, and Mrs Ratan Tata

Olivia Eltone, actress, studio portrait. With description, Who plays Robinson Crusoe at the Gaiety, Dublin. A realistic number is "Come with me to Lapland

Caricature illustrations of Mr Thomas Beecham and Mr Richard Strauss. With description, Dr Richard Strauss as seen by a member of the Covent Garden Orchestra; Both gentlemen are once again very

Beatrice von Brunner, actress (1892-1955), studio portrait. Captioned, A New Dream for Daly's'. Beatrice von Brunner was about to appear in The Waltz Dream'at Daly's Theatre

Yvonne Fitzroy, actress, theatrical portrait in costume in The Arcadians, Shaftesbury Theatre. Captioned, Arcadian with wine glass'. From an article, London Night's Entertainments'

Pauline Chase (1885-1962), American actress, studio portrait in gown and feathered hat. Captioned, Pan Re-Petered'. Chase had recently returned to London from New York

Illustration Aino Ackte as Salome, with empty platter. Captioned, Salome without the Baptist's Head! Aino Ackte (1876-1944), Finnish soprano, had recently been cast to play Salome

Jane Hading, actress, theatrical illustration in role, in dark clothes with hand gun. Captioned in the illustration, Madame Jane Hading as Jacqueline in Madame X, in a section, The Hippodrome'

Gladiators. Roman art. Terra-cotta. ITALY. PUGLIA. Taranto. Taranto Archaelogical National Museum

Marriage of the Virgin Mary, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, blessed virgin mary, celebrity

Crucifixion, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
5 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity, central italy, christian

Madonna del Pesce, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
3 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Madonna Ansidei, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
3 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

The Three Graces, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
2 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity, central italy, christian

Portrait of Angelo Doni, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, celebrity, central italy, circus artist, circus artists, circuses

Portrait of Maddalena Doni, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, celebrity, central italy, circus artist, circus artists, circuses

Madonna del Granduca, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

The Holy Family from the House of Canigiani. by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, building, buildings, celebrity

La Muta, the Mute, Lady in Green, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, celebrity, central italy, circus artist, circus artists, circuses

Entombment of Christ, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
2 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity, central italy, christian

Madonna Jardiniere, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
2 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Madonna del Baldacchino, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
5 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, baldacchino, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Madonna Aldobrandini, Madonna Garvagh, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi
2 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Portrait of a Cardinal, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
1 person, acrobatics, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, celebrity, central italy, circus artist, circus artists, circuses, contemporary, copy

Madonna Alba, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raffael
2 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

The Triumph of Galatea, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio
4 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity, central italy, christian

Madonna di Foligno, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Saint Cecilia, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
4 people, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity, central italy, christian

Donna Velata, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, celebrity, central italy, circus artist, circus artists, circuses

Vision of Ezekiel, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raphael
acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity, central italy, christian

Madonna della Sedia, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raffael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi, Raffaello Sanzio, Raffael
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistically, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, celebrity

Portrait of Baldassare Castiglione, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raphael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, celebrity, central italy, circus artist, circus artists, circuses

Carrying of the Cross, Way to Calvary, by Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also Raphael da Urbino, Raffaello Santi
1 person, acrobatics, activities, activity, archive, art work, artistic, artistical, artistry, artists, arts, artwork, artworks, belief, bible stories, biblical, calvary, celebrity, central italy

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"From the Battlefields to Brighton Pier: A Journey through Entertainments" During World War II, soldiers stationed in Alexandria, Egypt found solace and respite as NaFI presented an ENSA Production. The power of entertainment transcended borders, bringing joy amidst chaos. In 1938, a vibrant circus scene unfolded before our eyes through the mesmerizing illustration by Gérard Laplau. The magic of acrobats and clowns captivated audiences, transporting them to a world filled with wonder and laughter. Brighton Pier became a haven for visitors seeking amusement. With its thrilling rides and lively atmosphere, it offered endless entertainment that left hearts racing and smiles lingering on faces long after the sun had set. Josephine Baker's enchanting voice echoed through British Factory Workers' ears during wartime. Her soulful melodies brought comfort and inspiration to those who tirelessly worked towards victory. The iconic WW2 Poster featuring ENSA Entertainments Swing Vogue showcased the spirit of resilience amid adversity. It reminded people that even in times of darkness, music could uplift spirits and unite communities. Cartoons depicting theatre managers conversing with Queen Victoria revealed how entertainments played a significant role in shaping society's cultural fabric throughout history. These illustrations captured moments where art met royalty, leaving lasting impressions on both sides. The Festival of Empire advertisement from 1911 celebrated diversity while showcasing various forms of entertainment from around the world. It was a testament to humanity's innate desire for celebration and unity despite differences. The Great Blondin stood as a hero at Niagara Falls - his daring tightrope walks defying gravity itself became an awe-inspiring form of entertainment that pushed boundaries beyond imagination. Politos Royal Menagerie at Exeter Change Strand delighted crowds with its exotic animals displayed in vivid colors through engraved artwork. People marveled at nature's wonders right within their city limits. Cremorne Gardens enticed pleasure-seekers with its enchanting allure.