Skit Collection

Would-Be Actors, Palace Theatre, London
Would-Be Actors, at the Palace Theatre, London, with Carter Livesey, Albert Mason and Lilian Rosebery. 1906

Public Reading at the Cafe de Levante in Madrid
Leonardo Alenza y Nieto (1807-1845). Spanish painter. Public Reading at the Cafe de Levante in Madrid, circa 1825-1845. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Joke money, Five Halfpence, Fort Montague Bank
Joke money banknote for five halfpence, Fort Montague Bank. 1827

Skit "theatre playbill"advertising a pub, The Bear and Ragged Staff (engraving)
582310 Skit " theatre playbill" advertising a pub, The Bear and Ragged Staff (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sad End of a German Spy Behind the British Line, WW1
The Sad End of a German Spy Behind the British Line. He foolishly endeavoured to obtain information from our sign boards!

Caricature ridiculing the introduction of railways, especially Stephensons
KDC384176 Caricature ridiculing the introduction of railways, especially Stephensons Rocket (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for a pantomime at the Theatre Royal, Dublin, based on a Bank of Ireland banknote, 1848 (engraving)
6031969 Advertisement for a pantomime at the Theatre Royal, Dublin, based on a Bank of Ireland banknote, 1848 (engraving) by Irish School

The Cassowary Dance
Sebastian Kisworo

WW1 - What did you do in the Great War, Daddy?
Child: " And is the War really over, Daddy? Father: " Practically, My Boy." Child: " Then may I ask you a question about it which I couldn t ask till it WAS over

The Profile of a Standing Dancer, 1887 (oil on wood)
XIR901500 The Profile of a Standing Dancer, 1887 (oil on wood) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee Toulouse-Lautrec, Albi, France; (add.info.: Danseuse debout de profil); French

Dutch Skit on Falconry, c1716, (1916)
Dutch Skit on Falconry, c1716. From The Connoisseur Vol XLIV by [Otto Limited, London, 1916.]

Kensitas cigarettes advert featuring Old Bill
World War One advertisement for Kensitas cigarettes featuring the character Old Bill, from the Bystander cartoons by Captain Bruce Bairnsfather

The Macaroni Print Shop, pub. by N. Darley, 1772 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF137467 The Macaroni Print Shop, pub. by N. Darley, 1772 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Jopham, E (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Unveiling the Art of Skit: From Madrid to London, and Beyond" Step into the captivating world of skits, where laughter and entertainment collide. At the Public Reading held at Cafe de Levante in Madrid, aspiring actors showcased their talents with fervor. The Palace Theatre in London became a stage for these would-be performers to shine, leaving audiences enthralled. In the midst of WW1 chaos, "What did you do in the Great War, Daddy?" emerged as a thought-provoking skit that questioned societal norms. Joke money worth Five Halfpence from Fort Montague Bank added an element of whimsy to this daring production. The theatre playbill advertising The Bear and Ragged Staff pub transported viewers into a lively atmosphere filled with merriment. Meanwhile, behind enemy lines during WW1, a German spy met a sad end - his story forever etched in history. A satirical caricature ridiculing railway advancements by Stephensons brought humor to the forefront while shedding light on society's resistance to change. An advertisement for a pantomime based on Bank of Ireland banknote at Theatre Royal Dublin took spectators on an enchanting journey back to 1848. Witnessing The Cassowary Dance was like stepping into another realm altogether - its mesmerizing choreography left audiences spellbound. A Dutch skit mocking falconry provided comic relief amidst turbulent times in 1716 (1916). Kensitas cigarettes featured Old Bill in their advert - an iconic figure synonymous with wit and charm. And who could forget "The Profile of a Standing Dancer, " capturing grace frozen in time through an exquisite oil painting from 1887? Skit transcends boundaries; it is an art form that unites people through laughter and storytelling. These glimpses into various skits throughout history remind us of its enduring power to captivate hearts worldwide.