Play Collection (page 2)

Close-up of the hands of a group of four people playing dominos in the street Centro Habana, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Musicians playing guitars, Havana Viejo, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) and young, Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana, Africa

The Actor Nakamura Noshio I as the Goddes Benzaiten of Enoshima in the Play Onno Aruji... c. 1773. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Noshio I as the Goddes Benzaiten of Enoshima in the Play Onno Aruji Hatsuyuki no Sekai, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1773, Japan, c. 1773

Working English Springer Spaniel puppy, 6 weeks, in playful stance

Roker Park PLA01_08_051
Roker Park Football Ground, Sunderland. The Main Stand and Fulwell End at Roker Park football ground, seen from the east, Roker End stand during a football game

Michael Robins and Cheryl Kennedy in "Time and Time Again"
Michael Robins and Cheryl Kennedy in " Time and Time Again" which opens at the Comedy Theatre on 16th August. 14th August 1972

Cheryl Kennedy in "Time and Time Again"which opens at the Comedy Theatre
Cheryl Kennedy in " Time and Time Again" which opens at the Comedy Theatre on 16th August. 14th August 1972

Playful tortoiseshell kitten

Cricket on Filey beach WSA01_01_G0584
Filey, North Yorkshire. Children playing cricket on the beach, with two bathing tents in the background. Photographed for the Walter Scott postcard company in 1930

Washing lines
Gloria Salgado Gispert

Street chess battle
Marco Tagliarino

The Death of Mark Antony (Shakespeare, Antony and Cleopatra, Act 4, Scene 15), January 1, 1780

Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), The Merry Widow. c1930. Creator: Unknown
Miss Lily Elsie, (1886-1962), The Merry Widow". c1930. English actress and singer during the Edwardian era. [Foulsham & Banfield, London]

View of the west side of Tower Bridge, London, c1950
View of the west side of Tower Bridge, Stepney, London, c1950, from the beach at Tower Wharf, showing children playing. Barges pass along the river in the background

Sicilian Puppets
Artist: Freedman, Barnett - Title: Sicilian Puppets - Date: 1933 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 100.3 x 62.2

Children playing in a pond in 1914 CC71_00076
BARRACKS LANE, Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire. Children playing in the sheep-washing pool on a hot summers day. Photographed by Henry Taunt in 1914

Szechenyi Baths, Budapest, Hungary, Europe

Actors Sir Anthony Hopkins and Colin Firth in a scene from Arthur Schnitzlers play The Lonely Road. The Old Vic in London. 5th February 1985

One-Man-Band - With all his complicated apparatus and his collecting box stuck on the end of his clarinet, the one-man-band makes a return to Cardiff - 13th March 1948

Queens Guards, London, England, UK

Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris) six month old cub jumping on its mother, Bandhavgarh National Park, India

Mountain hares (Lepus timidus) boxing in snow, Scotland, UK, December

The wailing women, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The wailing women, 1922. Paula Rendl as Mary Magdalene, Martha Veit as the Virgin Mary, Melchior Breitsamter as St John: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Tabby kitten, 6 weeks, lying with head up and raised paw

Cactus plant with teeth and eyes
Blue cactus plant wearing costume of plastic vampire teeth and bloodshot eyeballs

Polar bear cub 3 months (Ursus maritimus) playing in the front of the day den in march. Wapusk National Park. Churchill, Manitoba, Canada

Lion (Panthera leo) cubs playing, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. Vulnerable species

Arsenal footballer Alex James passes three Manchester City players, c1929-c1937. Artist: Graphic Photo Union
Arsenal footballer Alex James passes three Manchester City players, c1929-c1937. An inside forward renowned for his ball control and passing

Sand pit, Bishops Park, Fulham, London, 1926-1927. Children playing in a large sand pit at Bishops Park by the River Thames

DOG - Siberian Husky - running through garden
JD-23541 DOG - Siberian Husky - running through garden John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dog - Australian Sheepdog / Shepherd Dog
LA-9691 Australian Sheepdog / Shepherd Dog Jean-Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Wealthy opera-goers, 1900
Upperclass family at the opera in their box seats, circa 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a Louis Loeb illustration

Brown-headed Capuchin, youngster playing, Manu, Peru

Bottle-nosed Dolphin - Leaping out of water 2Mo20
TOM-773 Bottlenosed Dolphin - Leaping out of water Tursiops truncatus Tom & Pat Leeson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Actress Jill Bennett pictured with co-star John Mills at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle where they appear in the revival of the play Separate Tables by Terence Rattigan. 29th October 1976

Actress Jill Bennett pictured at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle where she appears in the revival of the play Separate Tables by Terence Rattigan. 29th October 1976

Dr Whos arch enemies the Daleks pay a visit to Woolhampton Primary School in Berkshire 22nd May 1972. The children appear to being having great fun with their new friends in the schools playground

Arthur Askey and Dickie Henderson appear in Cinderella at the Birmingham Hippodrome. 3rd January 1973

Prince Henry, Hotspur and Falstaff (Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part 1, Act 5, Scene 4), first published 1796; reissued 1852

RF - Australian Labradoodle, pouncing playfully

The Climax, c1893. Artist: Aubrey Beardsley
The Climax, c1893. An illustration for Oscar Wildes Salome. From The Studio Volume 1 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1893]

Approach to Christmas, c19th century. Artist: George Hunt
Approach to Christmas, c19th century. After James Pollard (1792-1867). From Connoisseur Extra No. 5 - Old Sporting Prints by Ralph Nevill. [The Connoisseur Magazine, London, 1908]

Wassailing apple trees with hot cider in Devonshire on twelfth eve, 1861. A print from The Illustrated London News, (12 January 1861)

FRANCE: COURT LIFE, 1690s. Waiting in The Fourth Room of the Apartments. One in a series of etchings, 1694-1696, by Antoine Trouvain, depicting a suite of reception rooms at the Palace of Versailles

THE PARISIAN MODEL, c1905. Chorus girls and teddy bears on stage in the musical comedy The Parisian Model. Photograph, c1905

SHAKESPEARE: KING LEAR. King Lear and the Fool. Illustration by Alonzo Chappel (1828-1887)

SHAKESPEARE: HAMLET. Ophelia, gone mad, distributes flowers (Act IV, Scene V). Wood engraving after Sir John Gilbert (1817-1897) for William Shakespeares play

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"Embracing the Joy of Play: From Medora Musical to Puppy Tail Chewing" The Medora Musical in Medora, North Dakota, USA - where music and laughter intertwine on stage, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in the magic of play. Meet Riley, a brown roan Italian Spinone puppy at 13 weeks old, finding pure bliss in chewing his own tail – a delightful reminder of the innocence and simplicity that comes with play. African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) juveniles engaging in playful antics as they try their luck with an impala's leg – showcasing nature's vibrant spirit through their energetic games. Village green cricket in Tilford, Surrey, England – where time seems to stand still as players unite for a friendly match under the sun-drenched sky; a testament to the enduring tradition of play. Step back into history with Show Boat Poster from 1927 – capturing the essence of theatrical play that has captivated audiences for generations and continues to leave them spellbound. The England Test cricket XI at Nottingham, Nottinghamshire in 1899 immortalized by WA Rouch's artistry – reminding us how sport can ignite passion and camaraderie through spirited competition. Bruegel (Brueghel), Pieter the Elder's Children’s Games painting from 1560 offers a glimpse into centuries past when children found joy through imaginative play without modern distractions. Whitestone Pond on Hampstead Heath becomes an oasis for carefree moments as people gather around its tranquil waters, letting go of worries and embracing spontaneous playfulness. Piece together memories with a jigsaw puzzle featuring golfers on Prestwick golf course in Scotland circa 1914– relishing both mental challenge and leisurely enjoyment while celebrating this timeless game.