Theatrical Collection (#93)

London Theatre audiences as seen by the artist Edmund Blampied: The Dress Circle. The top picture shows the audience reactions to comedy, and the lower picture, reactions to tragedy. Date: 1934

Miss Unity More
Unity More (1894-1981), Actress, dancer and singer. Pictured at the time she was playing the role of Little Miss Lancashire in the successful wartime theatrical revue

Regine Flory in The Passing Show
Regine Flory (1894-1926), French actress and singer, pictured in an exquisite costume as the La Marchande de Masques in The Passing Show

Eileen Molyneux in Not Likely
The actress Eileen Molyneux pictured in a leg-revealing stage costume for the show, Not Likely, staged in July 1914. The outfit is suggested as ideal weather the country was experiencing at the time

Phyllis Monkman in Not Likely
The actress, Phyllis Monkman (1892-1976), actress, dancer and singer, pictured in an unusual costume for her role in " Not Likely." The Sketch suggests the Thorough Ventilation costume to

Sketch cover, Emily Drange at Britannia
Front cover of The Sketch magazine featuring a photograph of American actress, Emily Drange in costume as Britannia. She was part of a patriotic tableau staged in New York

Lena Ashwell in a Three Arts overall, WW1
Lena Ashwell, OBE(28 September 187213 March 1957), British actress and actor-manager, known as the first to organize large-scale entertainment for troops at the front

Eve of The Tatler in the revue, Tina at the Adelphi, WW1
Actresses, including Phyllis Dare, playing Eve, the fictional lead columnist, drawn by Annie Fish for The Tatler magazine

Dress worn by Miss Irene Vanburgh, 1916
A dress worn by the actress Irene Vanburgh in the show, Caroline, in 1916. Built on Princess lines in dove-grey, it had a platinum ceinture set with emeralds at the waist

Maxine Elliott as Britannia, WW1
Maxine Elliott (1868 - 1940), American actress, reputed lover of J. P. Morgan and later, the New Zealand tennis player, Anthony Wilding who was killed in 1915

Tatler cover - Irene Castle as the Spirit of France
IRENE CASTLE (nee FOOTE) Dancer, with her husband Vernon Castle known as Americas Dancing Sweethearts. Pictured on the front cover of The Tatler as " The Spirit of France

Theatrical Peformers, Japan

Theatrical performance, Japan

Carnival by F. Woolrich
Striking illustration of a woman dressed in a flamboyant, theatrical costume, having her hand kissed (at least I think its her hand) by a man in a Pierrot costume. Date: 1914

The Dolly Sisters
The famous Dolly Sisters, two of the most popular dancers in New York, pictured in 1916. Born in Hungary, twins Rosika and Jansci Deutsch emigrated to the United States where they perfected a

Tatler cover - The Bing Boys are Here
Front cover of The Tatler showing a scene from the popular revue, The Bing Boys are Here starring Alfred Lester, George Robey, Lillian Davies and Blanche Stocker

Elsie Janis and Basil Hallam
Elsie Janis (March 16, 1889 February 26, 1956), American singer, songwriter, actress, and screenwriter. Entertaining the troops during World War I immortalized her as " the sweetheart of

Mme. Karina & pupils in patriotic dance tableau, WW1
Madame Karina, Danish prima ballerina, pictured with a number of her pupils, all children or sisters of serving officers, taking part in a dance called The Good Angel

The Onions, WW1 entertainment troupe
The Onions, a concert party entertaining troops on the Western Front during the First World War, so-called because they said they were always

Patriotic tableau at the Alhambra, Defenders of Europe WW1
A scene from the patriotic revue, Not Likely, at the Alhambra theatre in Leicester Square, showing the Defenders of Europe, - Russia (Madge Thorpe), Britannia (Hilda Dick)

Matinee in aid of the Concerts of the Front fund, Lady Diana
A group at Lena Ashwells special matinee at the Lyric Theatre on 29 June 1917, in aid of the Concerts at the Front Fund. A number of society ladies took part

Madge Titheradge in The Best of Luck
Madge Titheradge (1887-1961) Australian born actress, pictured in a fetching aviator costume for her role in " The Best of Luck" at which opened at Drury Lane in 1916. Date: 1916

Mabel Sealby (1885 - ), British actress. Playing Clown Heroine of the Circus musical comedy in " Head over Heels" at Adelphi Theatre, london

The Gamecocks, WW1 entertainment troupe
The Gamecocks, one of the many divisional concert parties entertaining troops on the Western Front. Despite the deceptive appearance of the girl in the middle, she really is a man. Date: 1918

President Woodrow Wilson draft selection, USA
President Woodrow Wilson being blindfolded before he makes the first serial number selection for American men to be drafted into service in World War One. Date: September 1917

Oriel Ross by Madame Yevonde
Oriel Ross (Muriel Swinstead, 1907-1994), actress, by Madame Yevonde. In 1928 she appeared in the role of Nature in Diaghilevs Ballet Ode at His Majestys Theatre

Irene Castle in 1923
Irene Castle (1893 1969), American Dancer most famous for dancing with her husband Vernon Castle. The bob was named after her in 1915, when she cut her hair short for convenience

Clarice Mayne in 1922
Clarice Mayne (1886 1966), singer and performer of music halls and variety shows. Starring here in Jack and the Beanstalk in London Hipprodrome

Betty Compson in 1923
Betty Compson (1897 1974), American actress in film. Here staring in Woman to Woman. 1923

Theatrical perfomer, Japan
Theatrical perfomer with musical instrument, riding a sea dragon, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Theatrical performers, Japan
Two theatrical performers, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Theatrical performer, Japan
Theatrical performer in elaborate costume and hat, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

First Royal Command Performance at Palace Theatre
A page of sketches by artist Norman Morrow, recording the acts on the bill at the first Royal Command Performance of in the Art of Variety (later known as the Royal Variety Performance)

Mrs Patrick Campbell, English stage actress
Mrs Patrick Campbell (Beatrice Stella Tanner, 1865-1940), legendary actress, seen here in an exotic gipsy costume. Date: early 20th century

Gleams of sunshine for the trenches
In response to a request from one Officer fighting at the front who wrote to The Tatler syaing, wWe are fed up with war pictures, let us see some pretty faces

Gloria Swanson in 1923
Gloria Swanson (1899 1983), American actress, singer and producer, staring here in Don t Tell Everything Date: 1923

Kitty by Edmund Blampied
A young woman in a theatrical looking costume, admires her reflection in a hand mirror as her three black cats play at her feet. Date: 1913

A Chinese god
An actor in the costume of a Chinese god. Date: C.1911

A scene from the play Denise by Alexandre Dumas
A dramatic scene from the theatre production, showing a man trying to strangle his victim. Date: 1885

Madeleine Brohan Photo
ETHELIE MADELEINE BROHAN French actress, member of a prominent theatrical family. Photo 1885. Date: 1833 - 1900

Sir Oswald Stoll
Sir OSWALD STOLL theatrical impresario Date: 1866 - 1942

Monster Make-Up
Actor George H. Mulcaster (1891 - 1964), wearing a wig, backstage in his dressing room, applying make-up which will transform him from man to monster! Date: early 1930s

Drawing Two Americans Ballet de la Douairiere Billebahaut
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Empire Day Celebrations, children from Abbeydale Council School, 1906
Boys dressed in Hindu costume for Empire Day

Card Players Drawing Room Oil canvas 31 1 / 8 x 38 3 / 4
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Actor Nakamura Senya Tokonatsu Kabuki Play Legacy
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The Joy Ride Lady - a theatre poster banned on the Tube
A poster, designed by William Barribal, for the show, The Joy Ride Lady at the New Theatre, St. Martins Lane. Though passed by the Bill Posters Censorship Committee

Jean Baptiste Poquelin, called Moliere (1622-1673). French playwright and actor. First performance of Tartuffe, 1667. Colored engraving

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Step into the world of theatrical wonders, where imagination takes center stage. From the captivating Sherlock Holmes theatre poster to George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, each production offers a glimpse into a different realm. In this vibrant collage of artistry, even cartoons like Rev Stewart Headlam's creation come alive with their own dramatic flair. The Black and White Minstrels add rhythm and melody to the theatrical tapestry, while Madame Sarah Bernhardt mesmerizes as Theodora in an enchanting photograph by Downey. The Mikado by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan transports us to a whimsical land filled with laughter and song. A portrait captures the elegance of a geisha holding an ornate umbrella, showcasing both beauty and tradition. A handbill advertising Hamlet at the Theatre in Leeds beckons audiences to witness Shakespearean brilliance unfold before their eyes. Meanwhile, the Waldorf Theatre in London stands tall as a beacon of entertainment for all who seek escape from reality. Graham Moffatt's A Scrape of the Pen delves into thought-provoking narratives that challenge societal norms. La Poupee by Arthur Sturgess invites us into a world where dolls hold secrets waiting to be discovered. Across continents, in St. Petersburg Russia, ballet dancers grace the stage during Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake performance - their movements embodying grace and passion. These glimpses behind-the-scenes remind us that theater is not just about what happens on stage but also about capturing moments that transcend time itself, and is through these theatrical hints that we are transported to worlds unknown – where dreams become reality and emotions run wild.