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Comedies Collection (#6)

Laughter is the best medicine, and they have been providing us with doses of joy for decades

Background imageComedies Collection: Have a Plunge by George Ray

Have a Plunge by George Ray
Promotional postcard for Have A Plunge revue by George Ray; music Burton Manning. First produced at the Royalty Theatre, Chester, 1st March 1915. Ray Brothers Present Londons Latest Water Revue

Background imageComedies Collection: Havana by George Grossmith and Graham Hill

Havana by George Grossmith and Graham Hill
Havana by George Grossmith Junior and Graham Hill; music Leslie Stuart. First produced at the Gaiety Theatre, 25th April 1908. This image is for the tour to Market Hall, Redhill, 16th September 1910

Background imageComedies Collection: You Never Can Tell by George Bernard Shaw

You Never Can Tell by George Bernard Shaw
Promotional postcard for You Never Can Tell by George Bernard Shaw. First produced by the Stage Society at the Royalty Theatre, 26th November 1899

Background imageComedies Collection: The Golden Girl by Basil Hood

The Golden Girl by Basil Hood.; music Hamish McCunn. First produced Prince of Wales Theatre, Birmingham, 5th August 1905. Below the image

Background imageComedies Collection: Glittering Gloria by Hugh Morton

Glittering Gloria by Hugh Morton. First produced at the Wyndhams Theatre, 21st July 1903. Left, H. Macaulay as Mr. Poskett; right, Charles Williams, who also directed, as Mr Griddletop

Background imageComedies Collection: The Glad Eye by Jose G Levy

The Glad Eye by Jose G Levy
Promotional postcard for The Glad Eye by Jose G. Levy from Le Zebre by Armont and Nancy. First produced at the Pier Theatre, Brighton on 4th September 1911 and the Globe Theatre

Background imageComedies Collection: The Geisha by Owen Hall

The Geisha by Owen Hall
Promotional postcard of The Geisha by Owen Hall; music Sidney Jones produced by George Edwardes. First produced at Dalys Theatre, London 25th April 1896

Background imageComedies Collection: The Geisha by Owen Halt

The Geisha by Owen Halt
The Geisha by Owen Hall; music Sidney Jones produced by George Edwardes. First produced at Dalys Theatre, London 25th April 1896

Background imageComedies Collection: The Gay Parisienne by George Dance

The Gay Parisienne by George Dance
Promotional cut out flyer of The Gay Parisienne by George Dance from his play The Barmaid; music Ernest Vousden. First produced at the Theatre Royal, Northampton on 1st October 1894

Background imageComedies Collection: The Gay Gordons by Seymour Hicks

The Gay Gordons by Seymour Hicks
Promotional postcard of The Gay Gordons by Seymour Hicks; music Guy Jones. First produced at the Aldwych Theatre, London on 11th September 1907. Image shows Geoffrey Saville as Angus Greame

Background imageComedies Collection: Fun on the Midland

Fun on the Midland
Promotional postcard for Fun on the Midland, a revue show by Dick Thomas and Lincoln Taylor. Thomas and Taylor toured with this music hall act in the early twentieth century

Background imageComedies Collection: Fun on the Bristol

Fun on the Bristol
Promotional postcard of an American flyer for Fun on the Bristol, author unknown. The Bristol is a steamer plying between New York and Boston, and the scene of Acts II and III

Background imageComedies Collection: Fun of the Fayre by John Hastings Turner

Fun of the Fayre by John Hastings Turner
Promotional postcard of programme for Charles B Cochrans Fun of the Fayre by John Hastings Turner, with music by Augustus Turner

Background imageComedies Collection: Jack O Jingles by Leon M Lion and Malcolm Cherry

Jack O Jingles by Leon M Lion and Malcolm Cherry
Inside pages of promotional flyer for Jack O Jingles by Leon M. Lion and Malcolm Cherry. First produced at the Grand Theatre, Croydon, 18th August and New Theatre

Background imageComedies Collection: Hanky Panky by Hartley Carrick and Wortley David

Hanky Panky by Hartley Carrick and Wortley David
Promotional programme for Hanky Panky revue by Hartley Carrick and Wortley David; music Max Darewski. First produced at the Empire Theatre. 24th March 1917

Background imageComedies Collection: Hamlet by Wiliam Shakespeare by The Follies

Hamlet by Wiliam Shakespeare by The Follies
Promotional postcard of Hamlet as performed by The Follies The image of Hamlet smoking is a parody of the poster of the H. B. Irving production, as was the whole production

Background imageComedies Collection: The Girl Who Didn t by Arthur Wimperis

The Girl Who Didn t by Arthur Wimperis
Promotional postcard for The Girl Who Didnt by Arthur Wimperis; music E. Eysler. First produced as The Laughing Husband (see below), New Theatre, 2nd October /1913

Background imageComedies Collection: The Girl in the Taxi by F Fenn and A Wimperis

The Girl in the Taxi by F Fenn and A Wimperis
Promotional postcard for The Girl in the Taxi adapted by Frederick Fenn Date: 1915

Background imageComedies Collection: The Girl from Utah by James P Tanner

The Girl from Utah by James P Tanner
Promotional postcard of The Girl From Utah by James T. Tanner; music Paul Rubens. Artist: E. P. Kinsella. First produced at the Adelphi Theatre, 18th October 1913

Background imageComedies Collection: The Girl from Kays by Owen Hall

The Girl from Kays by Owen Hall; music Ivan Caryll and Cecil Cook. First produced at the Apollo Theatre, London 15th November 1902

Background imageComedies Collection: The Girl Friend adapted by R P Weston & B Lee

The Girl Friend adapted by R P Weston & B Lee
Promotional postcard of The Girl Friend adapted by R. P. Weston & Bert Lee from the Broadway original and from Kittys Kisses; lyrics Lorenz Hart; music Richard Rodgers

Background imageComedies Collection: Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford by G M Cohan

Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford by G M Cohan
Promotional postcard of Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford by George M. Cohan from stories by George Randolph Chester. First produced in England at the Pleasure Gardens, Folkestone

Background imageComedies Collection: Decima Moore - English actress and singer (soprano)

Decima Moore - English actress and singer (soprano)
Lilian Decima Moore (1871 - 1964), English actress and singer (soprano), known for her performances with the D Oyly Carte Opera Company and in musical comedies

Background imageComedies Collection: George Grossmith Jr. - British actor and theatre producer

George Grossmith Jr. - British actor and theatre producer
George Grossmith, Jr. (18741935) - British actor, theatre producer and manager, director, playwright and songwriter, best remembered for his work in and with Edwardian musical comedies. Date: 1926

Background imageComedies Collection: Portrait of Miss Jose Collins

Portrait of Miss Jose Collins, an English actress and singer who worked in musical comedies and early cinema

Background imageComedies Collection: Diodata Saluzzo-Roero

Diodata Saluzzo-Roero
DIODATA SALUZZO-ROERO prolific Italian writer who authored comedies and tragedies, and novellas, as well as a great quantity of verse. Date: 1774 - 1840

Background imageComedies Collection: Title Page Comedies Terence Publii Terentii Comoediae

Title Page Comedies Terence Publii Terentii Comoediae
Artokoloro

Background imageComedies Collection: Come away, come away, death, 1890 (colour litho)

Come away, come away, death, 1890 (colour litho)
KW428124 Come away, come away, death, 1890 (colour litho) by Gilbert, John (1817-97); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feste, the jester, sings in Twelfth Night, Act II, Scene IV)

Background imageComedies Collection: Arthur Wing Pinero (1855-1934), English dramatist, at home, 1903. After a series of comedies

Arthur Wing Pinero (1855-1934), English dramatist, at home, 1903. After a series of comedies, in 1893 with The Second Mrs Tanqueray, Pinero began a series of realistic tragedies. From The Tatler

Background imageComedies Collection: Sydney Grundy (1848-1914) English dramatist and barrister. Author of numerous plays

Sydney Grundy (1848-1914) English dramatist and barrister. Author of numerous plays, mainly comedies and farces. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery (London, 1890-1894)

Background imageComedies Collection: TERENCE, Publius Terentius Afer (190-154 BC)

TERENCE, Publius Terentius Afer (190-154 BC). Cover of an edition of his comedies printed in Paris

Background imageComedies Collection: SHAKESPEARE, William (1564-1616). English poet

SHAKESPEARE, William (1564-1616). English poet
" SHAKESPEARE, William (1564-1616). English poet and playwright. Title page from an edition of " Comedies, Histories, and Tragedies" by William Shakespeare

Background imageComedies Collection: Plautus (254-184 BC). Latin comedy poet. Comedies

Plautus (254-184 BC). Latin comedy poet. Comedies
" Plautus (254-184 BC). Latin comedy poet. " Comedies". Edition of 1518. SPAIN. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)."




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Laughter is the best medicine, and they have been providing us with doses of joy for decades. From the early days of Gertie Millar's hilarious performances to the timeless humor of P. G. Wodehouse's 'Good Morning, Bill. ', comedy has always had a special place in our hearts. The Folly Theatre in Peter Street, Manchester, has witnessed countless uproarious moments as audiences roared with laughter at shows like 'Funny Face' by Fred Thomson & Paul Gerard Smith. It's no wonder that Muriel Beaumont, another talented actress known for her comedic timing, graced its stage in productions like 'Merry Merry' by Harlan Thompson. But it's not just on stage where comedy thrives; television also brings us endless chuckles. The Goodies are set to return for a new series on BBC2 at 8:15 pm every Sunday – a treat we can't wait to indulge in. Their unique brand of humor keeps us entertained and eagerly awaiting their next misadventure. And who could forget Pete The Pup? This lovable canine companion adds an extra dose of hilarity to any scene he appears in. Whether it's through his adorable antics or unexpected surprises, Pete never fails to bring smiles to our faces. In these uncertain times, we turn to comedies as a source of escapism and relief from everyday worries. They remind us that laughter truly is the universal language that connects us all. So grab your popcorn and get ready for some belly-aching laughs as The Goodies ride their three-seater tandem into yet another unforgettable adventure. Remember: life may be full of ups and downs, but with comedies by our side, there will always be reasons to smile.