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Drury Lane Theatre Collection (#3)

Drury Lane Theatre, located in London's Covent Garden district, has a rich history dating back to the 18th century

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Scene from 'Manfred, 'at Drury-Lane Theatre, the Steinbach Waterfall

Scene from "Manfred, "at Drury-Lane Theatre, the Steinbach Waterfall
1102800 Scene from " Manfred, " at Drury-Lane Theatre, the Steinbach Waterfall, Haunt of the Witch of the Alps (engraving) by English School

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Scene from the New Opera of 'Maritana, 'at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)

Scene from the New Opera of "Maritana, "at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)
1101552 Scene from the New Opera of " Maritana, " at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Drury Lane Theatre redecorated - Julliens Promenade Concert (engraving)

Drury Lane Theatre redecorated - Julliens Promenade Concert (engraving)
586422 Drury Lane Theatre redecorated - Julliens Promenade Concert (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: The drawing of the Art Union prizes at Drury Lane Theatre in 1843 (engraving)

The drawing of the Art Union prizes at Drury Lane Theatre in 1843 (engraving)
586421 The drawing of the Art Union prizes at Drury Lane Theatre in 1843 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Interior view of Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving)

Interior view of Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving)
586375 Interior view of Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving) by Heideloff, Nicolaus von (c.1761-1837); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior view of Drury Lane Theatre)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: A scene from the play King Arthur, Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving)

A scene from the play King Arthur, Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving)
586309 A scene from the play King Arthur, Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A scene from the play King Arthur)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: 'The White Heather, 'at Drury Lane Theatre, the Submarine Duel (litho)

"The White Heather, "at Drury Lane Theatre, the Submarine Duel (litho)
1597946 " The White Heather, " at Drury Lane Theatre, the Submarine Duel (litho) by Sauber, Robert (1868-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The White Heather)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Scene from Balfes New Opera of 'The Sicilian Bride, 'at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)

Scene from Balfes New Opera of "The Sicilian Bride, "at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)
1607368 Scene from Balfes New Opera of " The Sicilian Bride, " at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: The Masque in Balfes New Opera of 'The Maid of Honour, 'at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)

The Masque in Balfes New Opera of "The Maid of Honour, "at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)
1606952 The Masque in Balfes New Opera of " The Maid of Honour, " at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Feat of Mr Sands the 'Air-Walker, 'at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)

Feat of Mr Sands the "Air-Walker, "at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)
1601681 Feat of Mr Sands the " Air-Walker, " at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feat of Mr Sands the " Air-Walker)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Scene from 'A Sailors Knot, 'at Drury Lane Theatre, Wapping Old Stairs (engraving)

Scene from "A Sailors Knot, "at Drury Lane Theatre, Wapping Old Stairs (engraving)
1591894 Scene from " A Sailors Knot, " at Drury Lane Theatre, Wapping Old Stairs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Theatre in London (engraving)

Theatre in London (engraving)
1591453 Theatre in London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatre in London. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 October 1887)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Sketches from 'The Armada'at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)

Sketches from "The Armada"at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)
1595684 Sketches from " The Armada" at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Scene from 'Julius Caesar, 'as performed at Drury Lane Theatre by the Saxe-Meiningen Court Company

Scene from "Julius Caesar, "as performed at Drury Lane Theatre by the Saxe-Meiningen Court Company (engraving)
1590429 Scene from " Julius Caesar, " as performed at Drury Lane Theatre by the Saxe-Meiningen Court Company (engraving) by English School

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Covent Garden Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, Haymarket Theatre, Lyceum Theatre, Princesses Theatre

Covent Garden Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, Haymarket Theatre, Lyceum Theatre, Princesses Theatre, Adelphi Theatre
5210077 Covent Garden Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre, Haymarket Theatre, Lyceum Theatre, Princesses Theatre, Adelphi Theatre, Her Majestys Theatre (engraving) by English School

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Free Trade meeting in Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)

Free Trade meeting in Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)
614488 Free Trade meeting in Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Free Trade meeting in Drury Lane Theatre)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: A peep behind the curtain at Drury Lane; cartoon (engraving)

A peep behind the curtain at Drury Lane; cartoon (engraving)
586383 A peep behind the curtain at Drury Lane; cartoon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A peep behind the curtain at Drury Lane Theatre)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: West front of the new Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving)

West front of the new Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving)
586378 West front of the new Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West front of the new Drury Lane Theatre)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Interior view of Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving)

Interior view of Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving)
586376 Interior view of Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior view of Drury Lane Theatre)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: The Chinese impalement feat at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)

The Chinese impalement feat at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)
584257 The Chinese impalement feat at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: The Drury Lane Theatre, London (coloured engraving)

The Drury Lane Theatre, London (coloured engraving)
584254 The Drury Lane Theatre, London (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Drury Lane Theatre)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Scene from the Pantomime 'The Dragon of Wantley, 'Drury-Lane Theatre

Scene from the Pantomime "The Dragon of Wantley, "Drury-Lane Theatre, Exterior of Moore Hall (engraving)
2773954 Scene from the Pantomime " The Dragon of Wantley, " Drury-Lane Theatre, Exterior of Moore Hall (engraving) by Friston

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Drury Lane Theatre, the Colonnade and the Catherine Street Entrance (b / w photo)

Drury Lane Theatre, the Colonnade and the Catherine Street Entrance (b / w photo)
3102244 Drury Lane Theatre, the Colonnade and the Catherine Street Entrance (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drury Lane Theatre)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Miss Helen Faucit, as Julia, in 'The Hunchback, 'Act II, Scene I, at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)

Miss Helen Faucit, as Julia, in "The Hunchback, "Act II, Scene I, at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)
1607340 Miss Helen Faucit, as Julia, in " The Hunchback, " Act II, Scene I, at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Scene from 'The King O Scots, 'at Drury Lane Theatre, Rising of the Apprentices in Fleet-Street

Scene from "The King O Scots, "at Drury Lane Theatre, Rising of the Apprentices in Fleet-Street (engraving)
1611406 Scene from " The King O Scots, " at Drury Lane Theatre, Rising of the Apprentices in Fleet-Street (engraving) by English School

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Scenes from the Christmas Pantomimes (engraving)

Scenes from the Christmas Pantomimes (engraving)
1610819 Scenes from the Christmas Pantomimes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from the Christmas Pantomimes)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Last Scene of 'The Enchanted Isle'at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)

Last Scene of "The Enchanted Isle"at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)
1612318 Last Scene of " The Enchanted Isle" at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Drury-Lane Theatre, engaging for the Pantomime (engraving)

Drury-Lane Theatre, engaging for the Pantomime (engraving)
1619545 Drury-Lane Theatre, engaging for the Pantomime (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drury-Lane Theatre, engaging for the Pantomime)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: The Pantomime at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)

The Pantomime at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)
1614536 The Pantomime at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pantomime at Drury Lane Theatre)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Scene from the New Play of 'Ingomar, 'at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)

Scene from the New Play of "Ingomar, "at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)
1625730 Scene from the New Play of " Ingomar, " at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Scene from 'Azael, or The Prodigal, 'at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)

Scene from "Azael, or The Prodigal, "at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)
1625436 Scene from " Azael, or The Prodigal, " at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from " Azael, or The Prodigal)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Sketches from 'Esmeralda, 'the New Opera, at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)

Sketches from "Esmeralda, "the New Opera, at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)
1624311 Sketches from " Esmeralda, " the New Opera, at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Scene from 'A Million of Money, 'at Drury-Lane Theatre (litho)

Scene from "A Million of Money, "at Drury-Lane Theatre (litho)
1596750 Scene from " A Million of Money, " at Drury-Lane Theatre (litho) by Saunders, H. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from " A Million of Money)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Scene from Wallaces New Opera of 'Matilda of Hungary, 'at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)

Scene from Wallaces New Opera of "Matilda of Hungary, "at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)
1095769 Scene from Wallaces New Opera of " Matilda of Hungary, " at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Scene from the Opera of 'The Favorite, 'at Drury-Lane Theatre, Miss Romer and Mr Travers (engraving)

Scene from the Opera of "The Favorite, "at Drury-Lane Theatre, Miss Romer and Mr Travers (engraving)
1095727 Scene from the Opera of " The Favorite, " at Drury-Lane Theatre, Miss Romer and Mr Travers (engraving) by English School

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Miss Nelly Farrens Farewall to the Public, the Benefit Performance at Drury Lane Theatre (litho)

Miss Nelly Farrens Farewall to the Public, the Benefit Performance at Drury Lane Theatre (litho)
1039437 Miss Nelly Farrens Farewall to the Public, the Benefit Performance at Drury Lane Theatre (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Mr William Creswicks Farewell Benefit at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)

Mr William Creswicks Farewell Benefit at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)
1041214 Mr William Creswicks Farewell Benefit at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Scene from the New Opera of 'Don Quixote, 'at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)

Scene from the New Opera of "Don Quixote, "at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)
1101700 Scene from the New Opera of " Don Quixote, " at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Scene from 'Il Talismano, 'at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)

Scene from "Il Talismano, "at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)
1105767 Scene from " Il Talismano, " at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from " Il Talismano)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: The Circus at Covent Garden Theatre (engraving)

The Circus at Covent Garden Theatre (engraving)
1061749 The Circus at Covent Garden Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Circus at Covent Garden Theatre)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Boxing Night at Old Drury, the House and the Stage seen from the Uppermost Box (engraving)

Boxing Night at Old Drury, the House and the Stage seen from the Uppermost Box (engraving)
1047867 Boxing Night at Old Drury, the House and the Stage seen from the Uppermost Box (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Scenes from 'Manon', M Massenets New Opera, at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)

Scenes from "Manon", M Massenets New Opera, at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)
1044997 Scenes from " Manon", M Massenets New Opera, at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes from " Manon")

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Scene from Meyerbeers New Opera, 'L Etoile du Nord, 'at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)

Scene from Meyerbeers New Opera, "L Etoile du Nord, "at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)
1602053 Scene from Meyerbeers New Opera, " L Etoile du Nord, " at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: Scene from the New Comedy of 'The Old Love and the New, 'at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)

Scene from the New Comedy of "The Old Love and the New, "at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)
1625343 Scene from the New Comedy of " The Old Love and the New, " at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving) by English School

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: The Green Room at Drury Lane Theatre (colour litho)

The Green Room at Drury Lane Theatre (colour litho)
2803047 The Green Room at Drury Lane Theatre (colour litho) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) & George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Green Room at Drury Lane Theatre)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: North west view of Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving)

North west view of Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving)
586322 North west view of Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving) by Francia, Francois Louis Thomas (1772-1839); Private Collection; (add.info.: North west view of Drury Lane Theatre)

Background imageDrury Lane Theatre Collection: The Green Room at Drury Lane Theatre, London (coloured engraving)

The Green Room at Drury Lane Theatre, London (coloured engraving)
586425 The Green Room at Drury Lane Theatre, London (coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac Robert (1789-1856) & George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)




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Drury Lane Theatre, located in London's Covent Garden district, has a rich history dating back to the 18th century. It was renowned for hosting some of the most iconic performances and showcasing talented individuals who left an indelible mark on the world of theater. One such luminary was R. B. Sheridan, a celebrated playwright and politician from the late 18th century. His works, including "The School for Scandal" and "The Rivals, " graced the stage of Drury Lane Theatre, captivating audiences with their wit and social commentary. In the 19th century, Herbert Campbell emerged as a prominent figure at Drury Lane Theatre. As a comedian extraordinaire, his performances brought laughter and joy to countless theatergoers. His comedic timing and versatility made him a beloved fixture at this historic venue. Throughout its existence, Drury Lane Theatre witnessed numerous groundbreaking productions that pushed artistic boundaries. The Graphic magazine's front cover from January 9th, 1886 showcases an engraving depicting an intense execution scene from "The Doge of Venice. " This powerful image reflects both the dramatic nature of performances staged at Drury Lane Theatre and their ability to captivate audiences' emotions. Not only did Drury Lane Theatre host gripping dramas like "The Doge of Venice, " but it also showcased historical spectacles such as "The Armada. " Engravings capturing scenes from these grand productions transport us back in time to experience the visual splendor that unfolded on this hallowed stage. However, not all plays performed at Drury Lane were serious or historical in nature. Light-hearted entertainment also had its place within this esteemed institution. Lithographs advertising shows like "The Duchess of Coolgardie" or enchanting pantomimes like "Jack and the Beanstalk" demonstrate how diverse programming catered to different tastes throughout history, not just about memorable performances; it also served as a platform for talented actors and actresses to shine. Mrs.