Play Collection (#97)

The light comedy "Boeing-Boeing"enters its third year at the Apollo Theatre
The light comedy " Boeing-Boeing" enters its third year at the Apollo Theatre when it will be the 834th performance. It has already been seen by over a million people

Final rehearsals took place at the Royal Court Theatre of the play "Luther"
Final rehearsals took place at the Royal Court Theatre of the play " Luther" by John Osbourne. The lead part of the Martin Luther is played by Albert Finney. 26th July 1961

Actor Richard Chamberlain who is playing Hamlet at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. 11th March 1969

Budding Bishop impersonator Malcolm Wilks makes the acquaintance of the real-life Bishop of Durham, Dr David Jenkins. Malcolm, of Stillington

Amanda Barrie stars in the London production of hit broadway comedy " Any Wednesday" by Muriel Resnik at the Apollo Theatre. Amanda plays the part of a girl who is crazy about balloons

Julie Andrews watches her husband Tony Walton working on stage at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. He is the stage and costume designer in William Brachs play A Wreath for Udomo. 30th October 1961

Tony Walton (right) working on stage at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. He is the stage and costume designer in William Brachs play A Wreath for Udomo. 30th October 1961

Julie Andrews watches her husband working on stage at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. He is the stage and costume designer in William Brachs play A Wreath for Udomo. 30th October 1961

Children in rehearsals for Christmas Play at Pestalozzi Village for Children in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, December 1960. The community is named after eighteenth century Swiss educationalist

Rex Harrison as Henry Higgins and Julie Andrews as Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady. 15th July 1958

The Old Vic Company play What Every Woman Knows. Maggie Smith as Maggie Wylie, Fay Compton as Comtesse de la Briere and Donald Houston as John Shand. 12th April 1960

BBC play of the month, Man and Superman by George Bernard Shaw. Eric Porter as Jack Tanner and Maggie Smith as Ann Whitefield

Rehearsals at the Queens Theatre of Associated TVs Golden Drama. Some of the most eminent actors will be in nine excerpts of plays, such as, Hamlet, The Master Builder, The Recruiting Officer

Andrew Sachs is playing the very Rev, Augustin Jedd in a Cambridge Theatre production of Dandy Dick. He is pictured with director Sheila Hancock. 24th February 1981

Laurence Olivier pictured at the Opera House, Manchester, where Vivien Leigh is appearing in the play South Sea Bubble, by Noel Coward. 19th March 1956

Vivien Leigh pictured at the Opera House, Manchester, where she was appearing in the play South Sea Bubble, by Noel Coward. 19th March 1956

Photo call for William Shakespeare play The Winters Tale at the Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. Pictured, standing Autolycus (Jack MacGowran), left Old Shepherd (James Bree)

Photo call for the William Shakespeare play The Tempest at The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. Pictured, left to right, Ariel (Ian Holm) and Prospero (Tom Fleming). 1st April 1963

Photo call for the William Shakespeare play Edward IV at the Royal Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. Pictured, Susan Engel (Lady Elizabeth Grey), Roy Dotrice (Edward IV)

Rehearsals for the William Shakespeare play Measure for Measure at The Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. Pictured, Isabella (Judi Dench)

William Roache wearing a mini dress for John Bowens play, "The Disorderly Women
William Roache wearing a mini dress for John Bowens play, " The Disorderly Women, " at the Stables Theatre Club in London, England on 3rd November 1970

The stars of The Killing of Sister George posing outside the St Martins Theatre on St Martins Lane, they are Lally Bowers, Eileen Atkins, Beryl Reid and an unnamed actress. 16th June 1965

Boys playing at Clydesdale Road adventure playground. 18th May 1955

Cinderella rehearsals at the Manchester Palace Theatre. Vince Hill as the Prince, Pippa Steel as Cinderella and Des O Connor as Buttons with Tanya the Elephant. 21st December 1967

On a beautiful summers morning at the Tower of London, BBC film unit produced rain and lots of it for the filming of Elizabeth R featuring the life of Elizabeth I

Rehearsals for Richard III at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon. Lady Anne (Jill Dixon) and Queen Elizabeth (Elizabeth Sellars). 22nd May 1961

The recording of Hamlet at Elsinore at Kronborg Castle, Denmark. The castle is where Shakespeare set the play and is the only version to have been shot there

Actor Sir Anthony Hopkins with Actress Samantha Eggar in a scene from Arthur Schnitzlers play The Lonely Road. The Old Vic in London. 5th February 1985

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

The Threepenny Opera opens in the West End at the Prince of Wales Theatre on 10th February. Polly Peachum (Vanessa Redgrave) in her wedding dress, dances a solo she picked up at the Trocadero

Actress Vanessa Redgrave is currently rehearsing for her first role in a stage musical. She plays the part of Polly Peachum in a new version of The Threepenny Opera

June Brown appears in the play My Name is Wilde at the New Touch Theatre. 8th April 1952

The cast of the show at the Comedy Theatre Little Mary Sunshine clubbed together £ 300 to buy a share in the show from the management

Windy weather welcomed!! Heres a young man who loves to have the wind up. He made his " wind-wagon " from driftwood he collected on the beach at Worthing-by-Sea

Thornaby Church of England school play. 1972

Christmas Show at Battle Primary School, Reading, 13th December 1985. Behind the scenes as children make final preparations

Ruth Jones and Rob Brydon appear in Porthcawl Comprehensive Schools production of Carousel held at the Grand Pavilion. 1984

Ruth Jones appears in Porthcawl Comprehensive Schools production of Carousel held at the Grand Pavilion. 1984

Small girl looks on longingly at the latest Lego set in the toy department of Heelas department store in Reading, she hopes that Santa has one in his sack for him. 24th December 1968

A group of children look on longingly at the latest Scalextric slot car racing set in the toy department of Heelas department store in Reading, all hope that Santa has one in his sack for them

A little girl checks out the latest Sindy doll in the toy department of Heelas Department store in Reading, hoping that Santa will leave one under the Christmas tree for her. 24th December 1968

Vera Lynn attends the first night of the Blitz! show at the Adelphi Theatre. 8th May 1962

Winston Churchill dressed as Pierrot as he joins in with the fun and games at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, 1894

Actor Leslie Grantham appeared in Hamlet, yesterday at Shakespeares Rose Theater. Actors and actresses took part in plays

Former "blonde bombshell"Diana Dors is making a comeback to the London stage
Former " blonde bombshell" Diana Dors is making a comeback to the London stage on January 28th at the Royal Court Theatre when she appears in a comedy " Three Months Gone" by

Photocall for Frankenstein at Gisborough Priory, performer Miklos Menis as Dr Frankenstein with the monsters head in front of the ruins. 27th July 1994

Do you want to build a snowman? Three children seen here in Reading take advantage of the heavy snow fall to build a snowman. Circa January 1968

Toy time... making their choices at the new Paddock Toy Library are (from left) Rebecca Brook, three, Ben Schofield, four, and five-year-old Vicky Schofield

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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.