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"Unveiling the Enchanting World of Performers: From George Formby to Cirque du Soleil Kurios Preview" Step into a mesmerizing realm where talent knows no bounds

Background imagePerformers Collection: Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black and White Revue, [193-]. Federal Theatres Entertainment Challenge - Black and White Revue - 30 Sepian Entertainers - 30 White Variety Stars - A Battle of Songs - Dances - Music - Comedy - Bobby

Background imagePerformers Collection: Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black and White Revue, [193-]. Federal Theatres Entertainment Challenge - Black & White Revue - 30 Sepian Entertainers - 30 White Variety Stars - A Battle of Songs - Dances - Music - Comedy - Bobby

Background imagePerformers Collection: Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black and White Revue, [193-]. Federal Theatres Entertainment Challenge! - Black & White Revue - 30 Sepian Entertainers - 30 White Variety Stars - A Battle of Songs - Dances - Music - Comedy - Bobby

Background imagePerformers Collection: Amateur Dramatics at the Opera Comique- Scene from Joan the comic opera played for the benefit of

Amateur Dramatics at the Opera Comique- Scene from Joan the comic opera played for the benefit of Creator: Unknown
Amateur Dramatics at the Opera Comique- Scene from Joan the comic opera played for the benefit of The Mothers East End Home, 1890. From "The Graphic

Background imagePerformers Collection: Esquisse pour la mairie du 10ème (salle des fêtes): Parade sur les boulevards

Esquisse pour la mairie du 10ème (salle des fêtes): Parade sur les boulevards
Esquisse pour la mairie du 10eme (salle des fetes): Parade sur les boulevards, between 1905 and 1908. Street parade

Background imagePerformers Collection: 'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, November 1, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown

'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, November 1, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown
'The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, November 1, 1890, 1890.From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Background imagePerformers Collection: Lucy, tell me I'm your beau, 1898. Creators: Unknown, Rockwood

Lucy, tell me I'm your beau, 1898. Creators: Unknown, Rockwood
Lucy, tell me I'm your beau, 1898. As sung by Otis Harlan in [Charles Hale] Hoyt's A Night & A Day a the Garrick Theatre

Background imagePerformers Collection: That's where she sits all day, 1900. Creator: Starmer

That's where she sits all day, 1900. Creator: Starmer
Boys, have you ever seen my Dinah? That's where she sits all day, my gal is not a shy gal, 1900. Written and composed by Frank Leo

Background imagePerformers Collection: With Lord Dufferin in Burma - Lord and Lady Dufferin in Theebaw's Theatre, 1886. Creator: Unknown

With Lord Dufferin in Burma - Lord and Lady Dufferin in Theebaw's Theatre, 1886. Creator: Unknown
With Lord Dufferin in Burma - The Mummers of the Palace - Lord and Lady Dufferin in Theebaw's Theatre, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

Background imagePerformers Collection: The Divertissement from Voltaire's 'La princesse de Navarre', 1745. Creator: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin

The Divertissement from Voltaire's "La princesse de Navarre", 1745. Creator: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin
The Divertissement from Voltaire's "La princesse de Navarre", 1745

Background imagePerformers Collection: The Graphic, Front Cover February 27th. 1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown

The Graphic, Front Cover February 27th. 1886, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover February 27th. 1886, 1886. Opening of the new theatre at Oxford. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imagePerformers Collection: Christmas Pantomime - 1941, 1947. Creator: Unknown

Christmas Pantomime - 1941, 1947. Creator: Unknown
Christmas Pantomime - 1941, 1947. "Cinderella" at Windsor Castle starring the future Queen Elizabeth II (right), as Prince Florizel the principal boy

Background imagePerformers Collection: Scene from Opera, n.d. Creator: John Martin

Scene from Opera, n.d. Creator: John Martin
Scene from Opera, n.d. Attributed to John Martin

Background imagePerformers Collection: Belgians At Keith Theater, 1919. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Belgians At Keith Theater, 1919

Belgians At Keith Theater, 1919. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Belgians At Keith Theater, 1919. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Belgians At Keith Theater, Washington DC, 1919. Soldiers in uniform on stage with dog-carts. Cart on left appears to be carrying a mounted machine gun

Background imagePerformers Collection: United Service Club, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing

United Service Club, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. United Service Club, between 1910 and 1920
United Service Club, between 1910 and 1920. US military personnel performing

Background imagePerformers Collection: 'The Spanish Dancers', at the Haymarket Theatre, 1854. Creator: Unknown

"The Spanish Dancers", at the Haymarket Theatre, 1854. Creator: Unknown
"The Spanish Dancers", at the Haymarket Theatre, 1854. London stage show: The Dancers are caught...in a moment of transition; and fixed to the eye; but the suggestion is present

Background imagePerformers Collection: Interior of the Grand Opera-House, at Paris, 1854. Creator: Edmund Evans

Interior of the Grand Opera-House, at Paris, 1854. Creator: Edmund Evans
Interior of the Grand Opera-House, at Paris, 1854. The aspect of the Salle on first entering strikes principally from its extreme gorgeousness and brilliancy. It seems one gigantic mass of gold

Background imagePerformers Collection: Marriage of the Sultan's Daughter - Fete at Baltaliman, 1854. Creator: Unknown

Marriage of the Sultan's Daughter - Fete at Baltaliman, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Marriage of the Sultan's Daughter - Fete at Baltaliman, 1854. Celebrations at Constantinople for the wedding of Fatma Sultan, aged 14, and Ali Galip Pasha

Background imagePerformers Collection: The Fete at Paris - Representation of the Siege of Silistria, in the Champ de Mars... 1854

The Fete at Paris - Representation of the Siege of Silistria, in the Champ de Mars... 1854. Creator: Unknown
The Fete at Paris - Representation of the Siege of Silistria, in the Champ de Mars - Flotilla of Balloons, 1854. Re-enactment of an event from the Crimean War....everything appertaining to war or its

Background imagePerformers Collection: Industrie, Patience, Intelligence - birds trained by Emilie Vandermeersch, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Industrie, Patience, Intelligence - birds trained by Emilie Vandermeersch, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Industrie, Patience, Intelligence - birds trained by Emilie Vandermeersch, 1850. This young lady...has applied herself from an early age to the training of birds...she exercises over them an

Background imagePerformers Collection: Decoration of the Hall of Spectacles, 1745. Creator: Charles Nicolas Cochin

Decoration of the Hall of Spectacles, 1745. Creator: Charles Nicolas Cochin
Decoration of the Hall of Spectacles, 1745

Background imagePerformers Collection: Christmas Eve in Devonshire - the Mummers coming in, 1850. Creators: Stockdale, Smyth

Christmas Eve in Devonshire - the Mummers coming in, 1850. Creators: Stockdale, Smyth
Christmas Eve in Devonshire - the Mummers coming in, 1850. Rural entertainment in Devon. And then entered six or seven youths fantastically bedecked with ribbons, and gay

Background imagePerformers Collection: 'Philip of France and Marie de Meranie'...at the Olympic Theatre, 1850. Creator: Walter George Mason

"Philip of France and Marie de Meranie"...at the Olympic Theatre, 1850. Creator: Walter George Mason
Mr. Westland Marston's New Play of "Philip of France and Marie de Meranie" (Act III. Scene Last), at the Olympic Theatre, [London], 1850

Background imagePerformers Collection: Scene (the last) from the opera of 'Medea', 1850. Creator: Unknown

Scene (the last) from the opera of "Medea", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene (the last) from the opera of "Medea", 1850. London production of Simon Mayr's "Medea in Corinto", the title role sung by Teresa Parodi:..vengeance accomplished

Background imagePerformers Collection: Theatrical Performances at Windsor Castle - the 'Green Room', 1850. Creator: Unknown

Theatrical Performances at Windsor Castle - the "Green Room", 1850. Creator: Unknown
Theatrical Performances at Windsor Castle - the "Green Room", 1850. Entertainment for Queen Victoria and family at the royal residence

Background imagePerformers Collection: Two Chinese musician street performers in the upper yard, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899

Two Chinese musician street performers in the upper yard, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. In: Photograph album of Pray family expatriate life in Vladivostok, Russia

Background imagePerformers Collection: Street musicians with a harp and violin in the upper yard of Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899)

Street musicians with a harp and violin in the upper yard of Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899)
Street musicians with a harp and violin in the upper yard of Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899?). In: Photograph album of Pray family expatriate life in Vladivostok, Russia

Background imagePerformers Collection: Winter entertainments at St. Luke's Hospital: vocal and instrumental concert on Wednesday week

Winter entertainments at St. Luke's Hospital: vocal and instrumental concert on Wednesday week
Winter entertainments at St. Luke's Hospital for Lunatics, [Old Street, London]: vocal and instrumental concert on Wednesday week, 1862

Background imagePerformers Collection: Theatre: Entertainment: -Oh Calcutta'Feature: Carolyn Jones

Theatre: Entertainment: -Oh Calcutta"Feature: Carolyn Jones
Theatre: Entertainment: -Oh Calcutta" Feature: Carolyn Jones and Rex Stallings try the Times crossword, as they wait for the show to start

Background imagePerformers Collection: Queen Victoria hearing Lohengrin at Windsor Castle on her Eightieth Birthday

Queen Victoria hearing Lohengrin at Windsor Castle on her Eightieth Birthday
Queen Victoria hearing " Lohengrin" at Windsor Castle on her Eightieth Birthday, 24 May 1899, (1901). Victoria (1819-1901) at a performance of Richard Wagners opera

Background imagePerformers Collection: Tyrolean Austrian Musicians and Singers

Tyrolean Austrian Musicians and Singers. The band features a Harpist, an accordion player and a Guitarist. Date: circa 1950s

Background imagePerformers Collection: The Circus, mock-up for a book cover, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham

The Circus, mock-up for a book cover, c1950. Creator: Shirley Markham
The Circus, mock-up for a book cover, c1950. Illustration for " The Circus" by E Dermot Wellington. Shirley Markham (1931-1999)

Background imagePerformers Collection: Acrobates - acrobats

Acrobates - acrobats
A delightful illustration from Larousse Encyclopedia detailing a variety of acrobatic entertainers performing impressive physical feats. Date: 1930

Background imagePerformers Collection: Performers of the Folies Bergere, Paris, France

Performers of the Folies Bergere, Paris, France - seemingly on a giant musical carousel set with horses. Date: circa 1920s

Background imagePerformers Collection: Dickinson & Johnson music hall Crystal Tank artistes

Dickinson & Johnson music hall Crystal Tank artistes
Alice Dickinson and Queenie Johnson music hall swimmers and tank performers. High divers and ornamental swimmers. ?Wonderful performances in a small tank.? Date: circa 1904

Background imagePerformers Collection: vintage circus poster art

vintage circus poster art

Background imagePerformers Collection: c. 1920s - Tom and Alice obese sideshow performers

c. 1920s - Tom and Alice obese sideshow performers
Early 20th century vintage press photograph - Tom and Alice obese sideshow performers arriving in Los Angeles. Probably Alice Dunbar

Background imagePerformers Collection: The Song the Kettle is Singing

The Song the Kettle is Singing (in a dear little place called home) - written and composed by Worton David and Lawrence Wright - sung with enormous success by Miss Florrie Forde and Miss Dora Lyric

Background imagePerformers Collection: The Dolly Sisters and Laddie Cliff in Jig-saw at Hippodrome

The Dolly Sisters and Laddie Cliff in Jig-saw at Hippodrome
Page from The Tatler featuring photographs of the delectable Dolly Sisters performing their first London revue, Jig-saw at the London Hippodrome

Background imagePerformers Collection: James & Marie Finney, exhibition swimmers at Hippodrome

James & Marie Finney, exhibition swimmers at Hippodrome
James Finney and his sister Marie, champion exhibition swimmers, appearing at the newly-opened London Hippodrome in 1900. Date: 1900

Background imagePerformers Collection: Opening of the SkyDome multiplex, Croft Road, Coventry, Friday 22nd October 1999

Opening of the SkyDome multiplex, Croft Road, Coventry, Friday 22nd October 1999. Our picture shows street entertainer outside Ikon Nightclub

Background imagePerformers Collection: Stepping out in style on Liverpools safety-first street, Church Street

Stepping out in style on Liverpools safety-first street, Church Street. The cast of the rock musical Lonesome Stone enjoy the newly pedestrianised Church Street. Liverpool, Merseyside, 19th March 1974

Background imagePerformers Collection: Performers from Redcar and Cleveland MIND, take part in street cabaret event to preview

Performers from Redcar and Cleveland MIND, take part in street cabaret event to preview International Womens Day, this Saturday, pictured Tuesday 4th March 1997

Background imagePerformers Collection: Miss Marti Webb, surrounded by Fagins gang from the cast of Oliver

Miss Marti Webb, surrounded by Fagins gang from the cast of Oliver, get together round the G.P.O. advertising machine at the Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool

Background imagePerformers Collection: The Palladium Tiller Girls rehearsed the dance routine at the Paddington Boys Club

The Palladium Tiller Girls rehearsed the dance routine at the Paddington Boys Club, Harrow Road, London. They will appear on TV in place of the Toppers who are rehearsing for the Royal visit to Lime

Background imagePerformers Collection: Rani the elephant helping to put up the big top with two boys when the Gerry Cottle

Rani the elephant helping to put up the big top with two boys when the Gerry Cottle circus came to Darlingtons South Park. 25th September 1989

Background imagePerformers Collection: The clown Windy Blow visiting Middlesbrough Hospital, seen with a child holding a balloon

The clown Windy Blow visiting Middlesbrough Hospital, seen with a child holding a balloon sculpture. 2nd August 1979

Background imagePerformers Collection: Jet Harris Guitarist with new girl frined Jackie. He was an original member of

Jet Harris Guitarist with new girl frined Jackie. He was an original member of the Shadows and later left to form duet with Tony Meehan ex drummer of the Shadows Music




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"Unveiling the Enchanting World of Performers: From George Formby to Cirque du Soleil Kurios Preview" Step into a mesmerizing realm where talent knows no bounds, as we delve into the captivating world of performers. Embark on a journey through time and witness the evolution of entertainment, from iconic figures like George Formby to groundbreaking spectacles such as the Cirque du Soleil Kurios Preview. Travel back in time to New York's glamorous era with The Dolly Sisters, whose enchanting performances left audiences spellbound. Immerse yourself in the whimsical world of Pantomime Characters and Commedia dell Arte, where laughter and artistry intertwine seamlessly. Marvel at the trailblazing duo George Walker and Ada Overton Walker as they break barriers in In Dahomey, paving the way for future generations of African-American performers. Experience Cornwall's picturesque landscapes come alive as horsemen film Robin of Sherwood, adding an exhilarating touch to their awe-inspiring acts. Witness Harlequin and Columbine gracefully dance alongside a symphony orchestra, creating an ethereal harmony that transcends boundaries. Admire The Dolly Sisters' dazzling presence in Diamond tableaux while basking in their radiance wearing exquisite Lucile gowns during their Parisian escapades. Celebrate diversity with Jubilee Singers of Fisk University from across the Atlantic; their harmonious voices echoing tales of resilience and hope. Lastly, immerse yourself in Southwark Fair captured by Hogarth's brush strokes - a vibrant depiction showcasing street performers who brought joy to all who crossed their path. From vaudeville stages to grand arenas, these they have etched themselves into history through sheer dedication and unparalleled artistry. Their passion continues to inspire generations worldwide – reminding us that within each performer lies boundless creativity waiting to be unleashed upon captivated audiences.