Her Majestys Theatre Collection (#4)

The Celebrated Pas De Quatre: composed by Jules Perrot, c1850. Artist: TH Maguire
The Celebrated Pas De Quatre: composed by Jules Perrot, c1850. As danced at Her Majestys Theatre, July 12th, 1845, by the four eminent Danseuses, Carlotta Grisi, Marie Taglioni, Lucille Grahn

Opera Attila by Giuseppe Verdi at Her Majestys Theatre, London. From The Illustrated London News of April 15, 1848, 1848. Private Collection

Ballet performance at Her Majestys Theatre, London, 1842. Jules Perrot, French dancer, choreographer and ballet master, and Fanny Cerito (c1817-1909), Italian ballerina

Jenny Lind, soprano known as the Swedish Nightingale, 1848. Lind (1820-1887) in the title role of Donizettis opera Lucia di Lammermoor performed at Her Majestys Theatre London in 1848

Italian Opera House, c. 1850 (engraving)
XJF3058179 Italian Opera House, c.1850 (engraving) by Payne, Albert Henry (1812-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: A theatre first built on this site by Vanburgh 1704-5, destroyed by fire 1789)

Cover of the sheet music for Pas de Quatre by Jules Perrot, c
XJF468582 Cover of the sheet music for Pas de Quatre by Jules Perrot, c.1845 (printed paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

PLAY: THE HUGUENOTS, 1858. Scene from the play, The Huguenots, performed at Her Majestys Theatre in London, England. Wood engraving, English, 1858

OPERA: LA TRAVIATA, 1856. Scene from Verdis opera, La Traviata, performed at Her Majestys Theatre in London, England. Engraving, English, 1856

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"Her Majesty's Theatre: A Royal Encounter with Ballet Stars and Theatrical Spectacles" In the heart of London's Haymarket, stands the iconic Her Majesty's Theatre, a place where history intertwines with artistry. This grand venue has witnessed countless captivating performances that have left audiences spellbound for centuries. One unforgettable moment in its storied past was when Princess Diana graced its hallowed halls. She met the mini ballet stars who dazzled on this very stage, their youthful talent shining bright under the spotlight. Among them was a young star ballerina named Darcey Bussell, only 22 years old at the time. It was an enchanting encounter between royalty and rising talent. But Her Majesty's Theatre is not just about ballet; it has hosted a myriad of theatrical masterpieces throughout its existence. From Shakespearean classics like "Julius Caesar, " where actors breathed life into timeless characters within these walls, to "Twelfth Night, " which transported audiences to Olivia's Garden in Act III, Scene 4 through vivid lithographs. Even King John himself made his presence felt at Her Majesty's Theatre through an evocative engraving capturing one of his dramatic moments on stage. And let us not forget "The Last of the Dandies, " a production that brought Victorian elegance and charm to life within these very walls. Opera lovers were also treated to breathtaking performances at this illustrious venue. Verdi's masterpiece "Aida" took center stage in an enchanting engraving depicting the last act of this operatic gem. Meanwhile, "Rip Van Winkle" delighted theatergoers with its whimsical storyline and lively lithographs that captured every magical moment. Beyond its artistic allure lies another historical treasure – Pall Mall meeting Regent Street at Waterloo Place in 1822 as seen from Her Majesty’s Theatre - a snapshot frozen in time showcasing London’s ever-evolving landscape.