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Theatrical Collection (page 2)

Step into the world of theatrical wonders, where imagination takes center stage

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Swan Lake - Robert Helpmann as Prince Siegfried

Swan Lake - Robert Helpmann as Prince Siegfried
Ballet dancer Robert Helpmann (1909-1986) in the role of Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake (Le Lac des Cygnes) at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London (Sadlers Wells Ballet). Date: 1946

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The Folly Theatre, Peter Street, Manchester

The Folly Theatre, Peter Street, Manchester
Promotional postcard showing a playbill of the acts playing at the Folly Theatre of Varieties, (known as the Folly) Peter Street, Manchester for the week commencing Monday, 24th March 1889

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Fedora by Victorien Sardou - Mademoiselle Lina Munte

Fedora by Victorien Sardou - Mademoiselle Lina Munte
A card for a French production of Fedora by Victorien Sardou on 18th February, 1903 with Mademoiselle Lina Munte playing the title role of Princess Fedora

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Sadlers Wells Theatre - Rosebery Avenue, London

Sadlers Wells Theatre - Rosebery Avenue, London. Opening as the first musick house in 1683, the theatre has been used for many types of performance and rebuilt several times. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Cecil Beaton, caricature by Glan Williams

Cecil Beaton, caricature by Glan Williams
CECIL WALTER HARDY BEATON (1904-1980) British photographer of fashion and celebrities. Also stage and costume designer for theatrical productions

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Gertie Millar - English stage actress and singer

Gertie Millar - English stage actress and singer
Gertie Millar (1879-1952) - English stage actress and singer, married 2nd Earl of Dudley in 1924, becoming the Countess of Dudley. Date: circa 1908

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Caricature of Nellie Farren and Edward Ledger

Caricature of Nellie Farren and Edward Ledger
Caricature of Nellie Farren (1848-1904), English actress and singer, and Edward Ledger (18??-1921), editor of The Era theatrical newspaper

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Cartoon, The Church and Stage Guild

Cartoon, The Church and Stage Guild -- Playful Kittens! The Church and Stage Guild was formed in May 1879, with a view to breaking down prejudice against the theatre and its performers

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The Queen of Diamonds - Shirley Kellogg in Elspeth Phelps

The Queen of Diamonds - Shirley Kellogg in Elspeth Phelps
Actress Shirley Kellogg pictured wearing an exquisite fringed dress of peau de soie embellished with silver and diamonds, the starring costume in the theatrical show

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The White Horse Inn by Harry Graham

The White Horse Inn by Harry Graham
Promotional postcard for The White Horse Inn by Harry Graham from the German of Hans Muller (Im Weissen Roessl, Grosses Schauspielhaus, Berlin, 8th November 1930); music Ralph Benatzky &c

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Victoria Palace Theatre playbill

Victoria Palace Theatre playbill
Front and back page of a promotional booklet for the Victoria Palace Theatre, London for the week commencing December 19th, 1927

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The O Mara Opera Company

The O Mara Opera Company
Promotional postcard for the O Mara Opera Company. Joseph O Mara (1864-1927) was an Irish opera singer, who ran his own company between 1912 and 1926

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The Great Tally Ho Mystery - Charles Morritt

The Great Tally Ho Mystery - Charles Morritt
Promotional postcard for Charles Morritts Great Tally Ho Mystery, in which an " entire fox hunt" : two huntsmen with rifles, a hunting dog

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The Merry Widow by Edward Morton

The Merry Widow by Edward Morton
Promotional postcard for The Merry Widow by Edward Morton from the German of Victor Leon and Leo Stein (Theater an der Wien, Vienna, , 30th December 1905); music Franz Lehar

Background imageTheatrical Collection: London Coliseum - auditorium

London Coliseum - auditorium
Promotional postcard showing the auditorium at The London Coliseum. The theatre was built by the theatrical architect Frank Matcham who intended it to be one of Londons largest

Background imageTheatrical Collection: London Coliseum - the Royal Box

London Coliseum - the Royal Box
Promotional postcard of the Royal Box of the London Coliseum. A Royal party visiting the Coliseum would enter by a private entrance into a richly furnished lounge

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The Little Duchess by Robert Courtneidge and Bertram Davis

The Little Duchess by Robert Courtneidge and Bertram Davis
Promotional postcard for The Little Duchess, a musical play by Robert Courtneidge and Bertram Davis, lyrics Bertrand Davis and Percy Greenbank

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Life by Maurice Cowan and Fred Rome

Life by Maurice Cowan and Fred Rome
Life revue by Maurice Cowan & Fred Rome; music Frederick Chappelle. First produced Hippodrome, Portsmouth, 3th May and London Palladium 30th August 1926

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde

The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde
Promotional postcard for The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde. First produced at the St. Jamess Theatre, on 14th February 1895. For the St. James revival, 25th November 1909

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The House that Jack Built

The House that Jack Built
Promotional postcard for The House that Jack Built, Howard and Wyndhams Royal Pantomime, at the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, 14th December 1911

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The Headmaster by Wilfrid Coleby and Edward Knoblauch

The Headmaster by Wilfrid Coleby and Edward Knoblauch
Promotional postcard for The Headmaster by Wilfrid T. Coleby and Edward Knoblauch. First produced at the Playhouse theatre, 22nd January 1913

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Gaby Deslys in 5064 Gerrard

Gaby Deslys in 5064 Gerrard
Gaby Deslys (1884 - 1920), French actress, music hall artiste and sometime lover of King Manuel II of Portugal, pictured in 1915 when she was appearing in " 5064 Gerrard." Known for her

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Stage model for the opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner (1813-83)

Stage model for the opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner (1813-83)
XZL151825 Stage model for the opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner (1813-83) (painted card) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Wedding of Dan Everard and Dollis Brook

Wedding of Dan Everard and Dollis Brook
Scene at the wedding reception of Dan Everard and Dollis Brook, performers in the Pelissier Follies. The wedding took place at Finchley Parish Church, north London

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatre Royal Bristol NWC01_01_1522

Theatre Royal Bristol NWC01_01_1522
THEATRE ROYAL, KING STREET, CITY OF BRISTOL. The auditorium in the Theatre Royal, viewed from the stage. The 18th century Theatre Royal was externally rebuilt in 1970-72 to incorporate the adjacent

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Costume design for Basilio, from The Marriage of Figaro, 1905 (colour litho)

Costume design for Basilio, from The Marriage of Figaro, 1905 (colour litho)
GIA938515 Costume design for Basilio, from The Marriage of Figaro, 1905 (colour litho) by Caramba, Luigi Sapelli (1865-1936); Museo Teatrale alla Scala, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: Le nozze di Figaro)

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Scene from Coriolanus (engraving)

Scene from Coriolanus (engraving)
961111 Scene from Coriolanus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Coriolanus, by William Shakespeare)

Background imageTheatrical Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20105731

EyeUbiquitous_20105731
Italy, Sicily, Palermo, Piazza Giuseppe Verdi, Teatro Massimo, Palermo Opera House

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Le Devoir de Tuer by Rene Berton

Le Devoir de Tuer by Rene Berton (born in 1872 and died in 1934). Rene Berton was a French physician, known for his plays. Le Devoir de Tuer translated is The Duty to KIll

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Man and Superman by George Bernard Shaw

Man and Superman by George Bernard Shaw
Promotional postcard for Man and Superman by George Bernard Shaw. First produced at the Royal Court Theatre, 21st May 1905

Background imageTheatrical Collection: George Leyton

George Leyton
Promotional postcard for George Leyton. George Leyton was a well-known music hall singer, whose speciality was patriotic and military songs

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Dan Leno

Dan Leno
Promotional postcard for Dan Leno(1860-1904) " The Kings Jester" One of Alick P. Ritchies series of music hall performers

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Keep To The Right by H Chance Newton

Keep To The Right by H Chance Newton
Promotional postcard for Keep To The Right revue by H. Chance Newton; music Herman Darewski. First produced at the Hippodrome, Boscombe, 23rd August and Holborn Empire, 22nd November 1915

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Ivanhoe

Ivanhoe
Promotional postcard for Ivanhoe Presented and produced by Walter and Frederick Melville (programme) They also credit themselves with a share of the production

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Our Miss Gibbs by Adrian Ross

Our Miss Gibbs by Adrian Ross
Promotional postcard for Our Miss Gibbs by Adrian Ross; music Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton. First produced at the Gaiety Theatre, 23rd January 1909

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Miss Hook Of Holland by Paul Rubens & Austin Hurgon

Miss Hook Of Holland by Paul Rubens & Austin Hurgon
Promotional postcard for Miss Hook of Holland by Paul Rubens and Austin Hurgon; music Paul Rubens. First produced at the Prince of Wales Theatre, 31st January 1907. For George Dances Co

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Lilac Time by Adrian Ross

Lilac Time by Adrian Ross from Das Dreimaederlhaus by A. M. Willner and H. Reichert; music from the melo-dies of Franz Schubert (Raimundttheater, Vienna 15/1/1916)

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The happy Family by Adrian Ross and Cecil Aldin

The happy Family by Adrian Ross and Cecil Aldin
Promotional flyer for The Happy Family by Adrian Ross and Cecil Aldin; music Cuthbert Clarke. First produced at the Prince of Wales Theatre, 18th December 1916

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The Quinlan Opera Company

The Quinlan Opera Company
Promotional postcard for The Quinlan Opera Company. Billed as The Greatest Touring Company Ever Organized. Touring to the Royal Hippodrome, Liverpool, 2nd October 1911 Figures, left to right

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The Joy Ride Lady by Arthur Anderson & Hartley Carrick

The Joy Ride Lady by Arthur Anderson & Hartley Carrick
Promotional postcard for The Joy Ride Lady adapted by Arthur Anderson and Hartley Carrick from Das Autoliebchen by Jean Kren (Thalia-Theater, Berlin, 16th March 1912); music Jean Gilbert

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Orlando and the Wrestler, from As You Like It by William Shakespeare, engraved Charles W

Orlando and the Wrestler, from As You Like It by William Shakespeare, engraved Charles W
XYC277387 Orlando and the Wrestler, from As You Like It by William Shakespeare, engraved Charles W. Sharpe (coloured engraving) by Maclise

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Phaedra, Theseus and Hippolytus, illustration from Act III Scene 5 of Phedre

Phaedra, Theseus and Hippolytus, illustration from Act III Scene 5 of Phedre
XIR239566 Phaedra, Theseus and Hippolytus, illustration from Act III Scene 5 of Phedre by Jean Racine (1639-99) engraved by Raphael Urbain Massard (1775-1843) 1824 (engraving) (b/w photo)

Background imageTheatrical Collection: The Butterfly by Barribal

The Butterfly by Barribal
Gorgeous and sumptuous illustration by William Barribal featuring a woman dressed as a butterfly. Date: 1914

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Town Topics rehearsal in New York

Town Topics rehearsal in New York
Theatrical, Ned Wayburns Rehearsal for Town Topics. The ladies chorus dressing room of an unidentified theatre with women pictured in various stages of dressing and grooming. Date: c. 1915

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Painting Stage Sets

Painting Stage Sets
Painting stage sets on old wooden scaffolding at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Theatrical Wig Maker

Theatrical Wig Maker
An old gentleman wig maker at work, Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Stratford-upon- Avon, Warwickshire, England. Date: 1960s

Background imageTheatrical Collection: Fine Feathers by Webster Murray

Fine Feathers by Webster Murray
A glamorous cabaret star or showgirl, shows off her shapely legs on stage while wearing an extravagantly enormous feather headdress. Date: 1930

Background imageTheatrical Collection: At the theatre / Ally Sloper

At the theatre / Ally Sloper
Ally Sloper visits his daughter behind the scenes at the theatre, although he oughtn t be standing there on stage right in front of the audience just as the curtain is rising



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Step into the world of theatrical wonders, where imagination takes center stage. From the captivating Sherlock Holmes theatre poster to George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, each production offers a glimpse into a different realm. In this vibrant collage of artistry, even cartoons like Rev Stewart Headlam's creation come alive with their own dramatic flair. The Black and White Minstrels add rhythm and melody to the theatrical tapestry, while Madame Sarah Bernhardt mesmerizes as Theodora in an enchanting photograph by Downey. The Mikado by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan transports us to a whimsical land filled with laughter and song. A portrait captures the elegance of a geisha holding an ornate umbrella, showcasing both beauty and tradition. A handbill advertising Hamlet at the Theatre in Leeds beckons audiences to witness Shakespearean brilliance unfold before their eyes. Meanwhile, the Waldorf Theatre in London stands tall as a beacon of entertainment for all who seek escape from reality. Graham Moffatt's A Scrape of the Pen delves into thought-provoking narratives that challenge societal norms. La Poupee by Arthur Sturgess invites us into a world where dolls hold secrets waiting to be discovered. Across continents, in St. Petersburg Russia, ballet dancers grace the stage during Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake performance - their movements embodying grace and passion. These glimpses behind-the-scenes remind us that theater is not just about what happens on stage but also about capturing moments that transcend time itself, and is through these theatrical hints that we are transported to worlds unknown – where dreams become reality and emotions run wild.