Grumbling Collection
Art through the ages captures the timeless tradition of 'Grumbling' in the theatre
For sale as Licensed Images
Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media
Art through the ages captures the timeless tradition of 'Grumbling' in the theatre. From the free sitters' discontent in engravings like 'The Grumbler' (1931) and 'Free sitters grumble most at the play' (1931), to the satirical cartoons of Bruce Bairnsfather's 'A Wetter Ole' and 'Nobbled', the human spirit of complaining and dissatisfaction during a performance is a universal experience. Even as early as the late 16th/early 17th century, Jacques Bellange's 'Theatre' painting depicted the restless and disgruntled audience. Yet, despite the grumbling, the allure of the theatre endures, offering an escape from reality and a shared communal experience.