Theatrical Performance Collection

Prima Ballerina Russian Ballet Dancer Anna Pavlova
1924: Russian Ballet dancer Anna Pavlova (1882 - 1931), regarded as the prima ballerina of her era. (Photo by James Abbe/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Italy, Desdemona, Othello and Iago, illustration for the opera Otello (1887) by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901), oleograph 19th century, Civica Raccolta Delle Stampe Achille Bertarelli (Library)

Beach Ballet
August 1955: A ballet dancer draws circles in the sand with the points of her toes. Original Publication: Picture Post - 8498 - Festival Ballet Dancer - unpub

France, Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Vaslav Nijinsky in Claude Debussys L Apres Midi d un Faune
France - 20th century - Paris, Ballets Russes, Seventh Season. Vaslav Nijinsky in Claude Debussys L AprA

Russian Ballet Dancer Anna Pavlova
Russian Ballet dancer Anna Pavlova (1882 - 1931), regarded as the prima ballerina of her era, wearing a pleated dress without a corset for complete freedom of movement

Pavlova In Giselle
Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova (1882 - 1931) performs in a production of Giselle. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Germany, Berlin, Set design for performance The Magic Flute, the Queen of the night
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), Die Zauberflote (The Magic Flute), 1791. Set design by Simon Quaglio (1795-1878), the Queen of the Night. Performance at Berlin, 1818

George Bernard Shaw
30th July 1949: 93-year-old Irish dramatist George Bernard Shaw (1856 - 1950) sitting in his neighbours garden in Ayot St Lawrence, Hertfordshire

Illustration From Shakespeares The Tempest
Illustration depicting a scene from William Shakespeares play The Tempest, with the fairy Ariel holding onto the mast of a sailing ship as men stand on the deck below during a strorm

Illustration of Elizabethan theatre

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, May Milton
The singularly untalented young English woman, May Milton, danced briefly on stage in Paris as part of a performing troupe and then in a solo act

France, Paris, Sketch of costume for flamenco dancers for Carmen by Georges Bizet
Sketch by Multzer of one of the costumes for the flamenco dancers for the first performance of Carmen, by Georges Bizet at the Opera Comique Theater in Paris (March 3rd 1875)

Oberammergau
The village of Oberammergau in Bavaria, with its famous Passion Theatre, circa 1770. The villages Passion Play dates back to 1634

The National Theate
25th April 1975: The National Theatre on the South Bank of the Thames is nearing completion. Designed by architect Sir Denys Lasdun. (Photo by Graham Wood/Evening Standard/Getty Images)

Ballet Dancer
24th December 1938: A dancer with Antony Tudors London Ballet looking into a wardrobe at Toynbee Hall in east London. Original Publication: Picture Post - 55 - Ballet In The East End - pub

Tennessee Williams
23rd March 1965: Tennessee Williams, born Thomas Lanier (1911 - 1983), American playwright, in London to attend the first night of Night Of The Iguana at the Savoy Theatre

Panto Rehearsals
12th November 1936: Dancers waiting in the wings during rehearsals for the pantomime Cinderella, to be performed at The Coliseum, St Martins Lane, London. (Photo by A)

Dylan Thomas
10th August 1946: Welsh poet and playwright Dylan Thomas (1914 - 1953), relaxing outside. Original Publication: Picture Post - 4156 - Nest Of Singing Birds - pub

Covent Garden Theatre
The auditorium and stage of the New Covent Garden Theatre in London, better known as the Royal Opera House or Covent Garden Opera House

Shaftesbury Theatre
March 1923: The exterior of Shaftesbury Theatre in London which is showing the play Stop Flirting. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Theatre du Vaudeville: La Passerelle, by Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942), illustration, 1902
Posters, France, 20th century. Theatre du Vaudeville: La Passerelle, 1902. Illustration by Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942)

France, Paris, Sketch of costume for Michaela for Carmen by Georges Bizet
Sketch by Multzer of one of the costumes for Michaela, for the first performance of Carmen, by Georges Bizet at the Opera Comique Theater in Paris (March 3rd 1875)

La Scala
circa 1930: La Scala Opera House in Milan, originally built in 1776. (Photo by Herbert Felton/Herbert Felton/Getty Images)

The Alhambra
circa 1919: The Alhambra Music Hall theatre on Charing Cross Road, central London. It was demolished in 1936 to build the Odeon cinema, Leicester Square. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Graham Greene
14th August 1954: English novelist and playwright Graham Greene (1904-1991). Original Publication: Picture Post - 7239 - Graham Greene - pub. 1954 (Photo by Kurt Hutton/Picture Post/Getty Images)

Sydney. Cityscape image of Sydney Opera House, Australia with Harbour Bridge and Sydney skyline during sunset

Actors Face Traditional Japanese Woodblock
A Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock print showing an Actor of the Kabuki by Tamasakura Yoshitoshi. He carries a sword on his back and stands in front of a patterned screen. Date circa 1850

Traditional Japanese Woodblock female by window
Utagawa Toyokuni, a pupil of Utagawa Toyoharu, was a pre-eminent designer of actor prints from the mid 1790s until his death

Assassination attempt on King George III
James Hadfield (or Hatfield) attempting to assassinate King George III in 1800 during the playing of the National Anthem at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London

Victorian London - Charles Blondin at Shoreditch
Vintage engraving showing a scene from 19th Century London England. Charles Blondin The Great Blondin performs the tightrope walker act at Shoreditch circa 1870

Montagues & Capulets Fight In Romeo And Juliet
Members of the Montague and Capulet clans battle with swords in an illustrated scene from the William Shakespeare play, Romeo and Juliet. (Kean Collection/Getty Images)

The Paris Royal Academy of Music
"Academie royale du Musique, Paris, France, 1849". One of the most emblematic institutions of the Baroque period

Lawerence Barrett As Shakespeares King Lear
Engraving From 1881 Featuring The American Actor, Lawrence Barrett. Barrett Lived From 1838 Until 1891. He Is Shown Here As King Lear From Shakespeares Play

Mr. Henry as Jack Straw, 1848. 1848. Creator: Anon
Mr. Henry as Jack Straw, 1848

Troubadors
" Troubadors sing the glory of the Crusades" by Gustave Dore (1832 - 1883)

Puss in Boots
" Puss in Boots, a scene from the fairy story. Engraving from 1870. Engraving by Gustave Dore, Photo by D Walker."

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William Shakespeare: Wolsey, Leicester Abbey (Henry VIII) (engraved illustration)
" Beautiful Victorian illustrations depicting famous scenes from Shakespeares plays.Wolsey at Leicester Abbey (from William Shakespeares Henry VIII). C W Cope (Artist), W Greatbach (Engraver)

Antique illustration of 18th century famous French dancer Mademoiselle Salle, performing on stage with a boy playing the flute next to her (original portrait by Lancret)

Victorian Christmas Pantomime
Vintage engraving from 1882 showing a group of people performing a traditional christmas pantomime show

Jessica, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c. 1910 (colour litho)
IL314894 Jessica, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c.1910 (colour litho) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portia and Nerissa, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c
IL314892 Portia and Nerissa, illustration from The Merchant of Venice, c.1910 (colour litho) by Linton, James Dromgole (1840-1916); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Captivating the Stage: A Journey through Theatrical Performances" Step into a world of grace and elegance as Prima Ballerina Anna Pavlova mesmerizes audiences with her breathtaking talent in the Russian Ballet. From the grandeur of the stage to the enchanting Beach Ballet, she effortlessly glides across each performance, leaving spectators spellbound. Witness Pavlova's ethereal presence come alive in "Pavlova In Giselle, " where she embodies both beauty and tragedy, captivating hearts with every delicate movement. As an illustration for Giuseppe Verdi's opera Otello, Italy becomes a backdrop for passion and betrayal as Desdemona, Othello, and Iago entwine their fates on stage. Travel to Germany's Berlin where set designs transport us into a whimsical realm in "The Magic Flute. " The Queen of the Night reigns supreme amidst intricate scenery that enchants both eye and soul. Meanwhile, France's Saint-Germain-en-Laye unveils Vaslav Nijinsky in Claude Debussy's L'Apres Midi d'un Faune – an iconic portrayal that forever etches itself into our memories. Delve deeper into theatrical brilliance with George Bernard Shaw’s thought-provoking plays that challenge societal norms while Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece "The Tempest" comes alive through vivid illustrations. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec captures May Milton's vivacity on canvas at La Scala - a testament to art imitating life within this legendary theater. Finally, let Tennessee Williams guide you through his evocative narratives filled with raw emotions and complex characters who grapple with love, loss, and desire on stage. Each performance is a symphony of emotions orchestrated by talented artists who bring stories to life under dazzling lights. In these moments suspended between reality and imagination lies the magic of theatrical performances – an escape from everyday life into worlds created by visionaries who dare to dream.