Rehearsals Collection (#7)

Norman Wisdom at rehearsals for the Royal variety show on the TV October 1953 © Mirrorpix

Singer P. J. Proby. Rehearsing with the Vernon girls for the show Beatlemania

Gabriele D Annunzio and Alberto Franchetti
Gabriele D Annunzio (1863-1938), Italian writer, and Alberto Franchetti (1860-1942), Italian composer, seated at a piano during rehearsals for the latters opera, The Daughter of Iorio

Actress Freda Wyn doing handstand in cat costume
Freda Wyn, English actress (aka Winifred A Ryeland, 1916-1989), doing a handstand on stage in her cat costume during rehearsals for a pantomime, Puss in Boots

Actress Freda Wyn relaxing in cat costume during a pantomime
Freda Wyn, English actress (aka Winifred A Ryeland, 1916-1989), taking a cigarette break in her cat costume during rehearsals for a pantomime, Puss in Boots

Cast of The Country Girl at Dalys knitting, WW1
Girls rehearsing " The Country Girl" at Dalys Theatre, pose for a publicity photograph during an interval engaged in making mittens and mufflers for soldiers. Date: 1914

Paris air raid precautions WWII
A Paris Air Raid Precautions (ARP) decontamination squad at work during rehearsal. The signs used for warning Parisians of a gas attack are certainly grim reminders Date: May 1940

Supermarine Type 510 VV106 during rehearsals
Supermarine Type 510, VV106, during rehearsals for the 1949 SBAC show at Farnborough. Date: 1949

85 Squadron Gloster Meteor NF11s during final rehearsals for the 1953 RAF Review. Date: 1953

Scene from banned play, La Vierge Folle

Religious play, The Miracle, Olympia, West London
A scene showing two soldiers of the Inquisition during rehearsals for the religious drama The Miracle, performed in the huge arena of the Olympia exhibition centre, West London, at Christmas 1911

Preparing for the Unveiling of the Victoria Memorial
Officers and banner bearers standing in front of the Queen Victoria Memorial outside Buckingham Palace, still covered in scaffolding but due to be unveiled on 16th May 1911 in the presence of King

Rehearsal Day
Page of photographs showing the rehearsal for the wedding between Prince George, Duke of Kent and Princess Marina of Greece, with King George V and Queen Mary driving to Westminster Abbey

Andre Morell and Joan Greenwood, Chichester Festival Theatre
Actor Andre Morell and his actress wife Joan Greenwood on a tea break between rehearsals at Chichester Festival Theatre. Joan Greenwood is wearing sunglasses and smoking a cigarette

Rehearsing a Ballet
Rehearsing a ballet - the ballet-master shows how it should be done

Panto Children Rehearse
The employment of children in pantomimes - a group of children rest in between rehearsals

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In the world of performances, they can the backbone that ensures a flawless execution. Whether it's soldiers preparing for the Queen's Birthday Parade or ballet dancers Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn perfecting their moves in "Marguerite, " these dedicated individuals understand the importance of practice. Travel back to 1940, where The Windmill Theatre comes alive with energy as performers gather for another rehearsal. This iconic venue witnessed countless hours of hard work and dedication from talented artists who aimed to captivate audiences night after night. Meanwhile, in a different setting, a wild west show takes shape through meticulous rehearsals. Cowboys and cowgirls fine-tune their skills, ensuring an unforgettable spectacle filled with daring stunts and thrilling moments. Switching gears to comedy legends Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, we find them immersed in preparations for a Christmas special. These comedic geniuses know that rehearsing is key to delivering laughter-inducing sketches that will warm hearts during the festive season. Rehearsals offer more than just practicing lines or steps; they foster camaraderie among performers as they collaborate towards a common goal. Each repetition brings them closer to perfection while allowing room for creativity and innovation. As Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise continue their Christmas special rehearsals - scene after scene - anticipation builds among both cast members and fans alike. Their chemistry shines through each run-through, promising an evening full of joyous entertainment when the final performance arrives. From soldiers marching proudly on parade grounds to ballet dancers gracefully gliding across stages, every performer understands that success lies within those countless hours spent rehearsing, and is here where dreams take shape, talent blossoms into brilliance, and magic happens before our very eyes.