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Vesta Tilley and Walter de Frece at homeMiss Vesta Tilley (1864-1952), music hall entertainer best known for her male impersonations, pictured at her home, the Homestead at Maidenhead, Berkshire, with her husband, Mr Walter de Frece
China - Chinese Actors in elaborate costumes Date: 1910s
U. S. O. Club operated by the Salvation Army - WWIIU. S. O. Club operated by the Salvation Army - the United Services Organization Inc. a private, non-profit organization that provides morale and recreational services to members of the U.S. military
The Follies by John HassallThe Follies, a pierrot troupe founded in 1895. In 1895, Harry Gabriel (H E) Pelissier was a member of amateur entertainers who performed at charity events around South London
Eastbourne Patriotic Concert Party - 1914-18 - who performed at the RAF Cadet Brigade at its training camp at Saint Leonards-on-Sea (near Hastings). Performers (from top left): Kathleen McIntyre, S
Balancing act at the AlhambraLes Kiners-Moulins performing The Tribulations of a Soubrette, an extraordinary balancing act at the Alhambra in London in 1903. Date: 1903
Moscow State Circus dancers in CornwallMoscow State Circus dancers performing during a visit to Cornwall. Date: 1970s
Company playing in the Elixir of Youth, 1899The merry company playing in the Elixir of Youth at the Vaudeville Theatre, striking a number of jolly or comic poses. Date: 1899
M. Spadoni, juggler and balancer performing at the Alhambra pictured holding his assistant, who happens to be riding a bicycle, with one hand. Date: 1899
Miss Topsy SindenHarriet Augusta Sinden (18781950), better known as Topsy Sinden, English dancer, actress and singer. She was best known for her performances in Edwardian musical comedy and pantomime
Ly Walker and Harry Wells, ballroom specialistsThe latest ball-room specialists - Ly Walker and Harry Wells from U.S.A. 1930
The Scarf Dance - Algeria, North Africa Date: circa 1908
Hindu Street Entertainers, India, including a juggler, two musicians (drum and pipes) and what appears to be an escapologist! Date: circa 1909
Claire Luce in SchiaparelliActress Claire Luce (1903-1989), actress and entertainer, photographed in a Schiaparelli evening dress worn in the film, Vintage Wine
The Adorables, Grosvenor House Hotel cabaret actBernice Thomas, Christine Forsyth, Christine Harris, Olava Layne and Iris Marshall, five members of The Adorables, an American cabaret act appearing at the Grosvenor House Hotel
Flanagan and Allen - British comics - holding cards (1 / 2)Flanagan and Allen - a British singing and comedy double act popular during World War II. Formed of: Bud Flanagan (18961968) and Chesney Allen (18931982) - pictured here holding playing cards (1/2)
Moorish Musicians and Snake Charmer - Morocco. The seated musicians are playing a pipe flute and a Bendir Frame Drum. Date: circa 1910s
Coliseum Theatre, Charing Cross, London - BlackbirdsColiseum Theatre, Charing Cross, London - Lew Leslies New Production of Blackbirds of 1935. Leslie (1888-1963) was a Broadway writer
Peg Leg Bates - Lew Leslies Blackbirds Revue - London, 1935 Date: 1935
Tito Ruffo, Ethel Levey & Peppie D Albro at CannesTito Ruffo (left), one of the worlds greatest singers, Peppie D Albro (right), a Brazilian singer and dancer standing either side of the actress and entertainer, Ethel Levey
Roger and Andre - Floor Acrobats Date: circa 1930s
Play-time at the Piccadilly: Piccadilly Revels - CabaretPlay-time at the Piccadilly: Piccadilly Revels. A new cabaret show at the Piccadilly Hotel at the very end of the London season - highlighting the popularity of this form of entertainment in
Memories of Italy - Playtime at the PiccadillySuppertime Pastimes of the London Season. Memories of Italy - a charming cabaret number for sixteen performers, one of the items on the attractive programme of Playtime at the Piccadilly
Wylie-Tate Revue The Peep Show at the HippodromeScenes and Stars of the Wylie-Tate Revue The Peep Show at the Hippodrome, London. 1921
A Song of May - A Pierrot with a lute and a Carnival Girl. Date: 1905
Lya del Velez and Mr Brookes costumes for Chelsea Arts BallMlle. Lya del Velez, the well-known dancer and her partner, Mr Brookes, in the costumes they wore at the Chelsea Arts Ball which took place on New Years Eve at the Albert Hall, 1932. Date: 1932
Street Entertainers, Japan, circa 1870s. Date: circa 1870s
Street entertainers with monkey, Japan, 1870s. Date: 1870s
George ChirgwinGeorge H Chirgwin, 1854 - 1922. Music hall entertainer, known as the White-Eyed Musical Moke or the White- Eyed Kaffir. Pictured here in very strange Highlands inspired stage costume including a
Circus Acrobats - Edy Ruth and FrancyEdy Ruth and Francois (Francy) Edouard - Belgian aerial Circus Acrobats (Trapeze artists) - performing their sensational aerial act. Date: circa 1930s
Uzbekistan - Tashkent - A Huge Crowd watching acrobats. Date: circa 1907
Souvenir Programme for the Home Guard Stand Down concert held at the Royal Albert Hall, London on December 3rd 1944, featuring a glittering array of popular entertainment stars and guests
The Opening Bar by Blam New Year celebrationsVivid illustration celebrating with entertainers celebrating and wishing good luck for the New Year of 1926. Date: 1926
HMS Marlborough - Concert Party PerformersTwo members of a Concert Party in mid-performance! HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough
Gina Palerme and the Rocky Twins Date: 1930
China, Manchuria - Manchu Troupe before Fanzoj. Date: circa 1905
Royal Variety Performance, London PalladiumBob Hope, American comedian, taking part in the Royal Variety Performance at the London Palladium, 13 November 1967. 1967
Chinese Actors holding up masks, a rake and a broomA Chinese Actor and Actress in a posed studio portrait holding up masks in one hand and a rake and broom in the other. Date: circa 1908
Chinese Actresses taking part in a traditional playThree Chinese Actresses taking part in a traditional play. Date: circa 1906
Myanmar - Yangon - Pongyi Street Dramatic Troupe of traditional Burmese entertainers/dancers/performers. Date: circa 1910s
Japan - Tea Pickers Dance of the Allies - 1918Japan - Tea Pickers Dance of the Allies, composed for the occasion - performed at an informal entertainment for Japanese and Foreign Exporters by the Shidzuokaken Tea Association, July 3rd 1918
Japan - Riogoku Family of Japanese PerformersJapan - The Riogoku Family - An Internationally-famous troupe of touring Japanese Performers, posing for this group photograph in full costume. Date: circa 1905
Three frogs playing banjos on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s
Indian Marriage ProcessAn Indian marriage procession is accompanied by musicians and entertainers. Date: circa 1790
Madame Saqui at VauxhallMadame Saqui, the celebrated tightrope walker, wearing a magnificent plumed headdress performs at Vauxhall Gardens in London Date: circa 1816
the Palace GirlsThe Palace Girls of London. Date: circa 1910
Mademoiselle Lo Date: circa 1904
Niagara Bridge StuntLaurence Donovan drops 200 feet from Niagara Bridge Date: 1886