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Cartoon, Matinees! Matinees!! Matinees
Cartoon, Matinees! Matinees!! Matinees!!! Trixie Southbank, who is tired of being an extra and wants to play Juliet, asks John Hollingshead (1827-1904), manager of the Gaiety Theatre, for a matinee slot. Hollingshead replies that it can t be done, because Mr Sparerib, the butcher, is playing Hamlet that day. A comment on the growing trend of amateurs performing in professional theatres.
1883
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1883 Amateur Amateurs Booking Bryan Comment Entracte Gaiety Growing Hamlet Hollingshead Juliet Manager Matinee Matinees Performance Productions Professional Southbank Standards Theatres Bookings Trixie
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Matinees! Matinees!! Matinees!!!: A Victorian Theater's Dilemma In this 1883 cartoon by Terry Parker, published by Mary Evans Picture Library, we find Trixie Southbank, a determined and ambitious actress, standing before John Hollingshead, the esteemed manager of the Gaiety Theatre in London. With a hopeful yet weary expression, Trixie pleads her case for a matinee performance, longing to play the coveted role of Juliet. However, Hollingshead, with a firm and resolute demeanor, shakes his head, explaining that it's impossible to grant her request. The reason? None other than the infamous Mr. Sparerib, the local butcher, is scheduled to perform Hamlet that very day. This amusing yet insightful cartoon serves as a commentary on the growing trend of amateurs encroaching upon professional theaters during the Victorian era. As the theater scene evolved, the lines between amateur and professional performances began to blur, leading to heated debates over the merits and legitimacy of both. The 1880s marked a pivotal time in the history of London's theater scene, as theaters like the Gaiety Theatre adapted to the changing times, balancing the demands of their audiences and maintaining the high standards of professional productions. This cartoon, with its clever use of humor and social commentary, offers a glimpse into the complex world of Victorian theater and the challenges faced by those striving for a place on the stage.
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