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Four ballerinas on a music sheetFour ballerinas depicted on a music sheet, performing The Celebrated Pas de Quatre, composed by Jules Perrot, as danced at Her Majestys Theatre, London, on 12 July 1845
NUREYEV, Rudolf. Russian dance and choreographer. Portrait of Nureyev taking a bow at the end of his performance
Three Jowett Models 1952The Bradford will disappear without a trace; but the Jupiter and especially the Javelin will attract many admirers for their sporty looks and performance
Globe PerformanceA performance is watched by a packed house at the Globe theatre, London
Anna Pavlova (1881 - 1931), Russian ballet dancer as the Dying Swan in a performance of Swan Lake'. Date: 1912
A portrait of Anna Pavlova in her Swan Dance, 1923A portrait of Anna Pavlova, the worlds greatest ballerina in her Swan Dance, 1923 Date: 1923
The Beatles rehearsing for the Royal Variety PerformancePhoto of The Beatles jumping during rehearsal for the Royal Variety Performance Date: 1963
Blackpool, Grand TheatreInterior view during the performance of a musical comedy
Hollywood Bowl by night, Los Angeles, California, USA. 1930s
Group photo, Jubilee Singers of Fisk University, USAGroup photo of the Jubilee Singers of Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA. They were an African-American a cappella ensemble who toured
Moroccan dancerExotic Moroccan Dancer and entourage of backing clappers!
The Monseigneur - Londons latest chic restaurantEvening at The Monseigneur, a fashionable London restaurant, with diners watching a cabaret performance. The Monseigneur Restaurant was one of three main hot spots for dance music in the 1930s
Cadillac 1960In beauty and in performance, the 1961 Cadillac represents a new standard by which the worlds motor cars will be judged
Fulton Mackay and Sprocket, filming in CornwallThe actor Fulton Mackay (1922-1987) and Sprocket, filming the TV series Fraggle Rock at St Anthonys Lighthouse near Falmouth, Cornwall
Bardelys The Magnificent, by Hamilton and SabatiniBardelys The Magnificent, by Henry Hamilton and Rafael Sabatini, from Sabatinis novel (1906). First produced at the Theatre Royal, Birmingham, August 1910, then the Globe Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue
Programme design, Gilbert & Sullivan, Princess Ida, Savoy Theatre, London. A respectful operatic perversion of Tennysons " Princess" in Three Acts. circa 1880s
Circus scene. Illustration by G鲡rd Laplau (1938-2009)Circus scene. Illustration by G鲡 rd Laplau (1938-2009). Naive art. Painting
Meat Loaf in concert, Penwith, CornwallMeat Loaf in concert at the Penwith Rock Festival, Cornwall. Date: 1983
Harlequin and Columbine, with orchestraHarlequin and Columbine dancing on a stage, with an orchestra in the pit. 20th century
Brown Bear riding a motorcycle at the Bertram Mills CircusPhotograph showing a large brown bear riding a motorcycle during a performance of the Bertram Mills Circus at Olympia in December 1951. That year was the Silver Jubilee of the Mills Circus at Olympia
Spitfire Colour PhotoThe legendary fighter is seen here in its original format; later it will be modified in various ways to adapt it to specific functions and enhance performance
Programme cover, Buxton Opera House, The Buxton Gardens Co Ltd, North Derbyshire. 1918
Retro poster, Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly CarteRetro poster for Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte, character from HMS Pinafore. 1960s
GARDEL, Carlos (1890-1935). Argentinian composer and tango singer. Performance of Carlos Gardel. Photography
Farewell performance by Robbin Hood and his merry men. Illustration shows the cast of a theatrical production Robbin Hood and his Merry Men on stage for the final song of the production, shown are
The Mikado at the SavoySketches from The Mikado at the Savoy Theatre in London: The Mikado (Mr R. Temple), Nanki-Pooh (Mr Durward Lely), Katisha (Miss Brandram), Pooh-Bah (Mr R)
The Death of Ellen Bright at Wombwells Menagerie, 1850Engraving showing Ellen Bright (1832-1850), a Lion Queen animal trainer, being attacked by a tiger during the course of a performance at Wombwells Menagerie, Chatham, January 1850
The Voice that filled the Albert Hall by H. M. BatemanIllustration by H. M. Bateman showing a buxom, matronly singer hitting a high note in the Albert Hall. Her voice is so loud (or bad)
Social / Royal Opera GalaA gala performance at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, with the King and Queen in the Royal Box
Ballerinas in their dressing roomBallet dancers prepare for a performance in their dressing room. One dancer is seen applying make up, while the feet of another await her silk ballet slippers. c.1947
The Dixieland Jazz Band, c. 1919 Date: c.1919
Choirboy singing solo in a church, Horley, SurreyA choirboy singing solo in front of a modern stained glass window at Salfords Church, Horley, Surrey. He is holding a book entitled English Praise
Deal BandstandThe bandstand during a performance, and a distant glimpse of the pier at Deal, Kent
Rubinstein Plays PianoANTON RUBINSTEIN over-enthusiastic pianist plays a tune. So caught up in his performance he is lifted bodily from the stool, long hair & coat-tails flying
Camille Bos, ballet dancer, rehearsing La GrisiMademoiselle Camille Bos, ballet dancer at the French Academie de Musique et de Danse, rehearsing La Grisi
Verdi / Rigoletto / Liebig2La Scala, Milano, and a scene from the opera which was actually first performed at La Fenice, Venezia
LEVY, mile (1826-1890). Germinal. Poster advertising the theatre performance of Emile Zolas novel Germinal, performed at the
Midsummer Nights DreamTheatre programme cover for a performance at Her Majestys Theatre on 10th January 1900
Ballet Dancer Robert Helpmann as HamletBallet Dancer Robert Helpmann (1909-1986) as Hamlet - London, New Theatre - Old Vic Production. Date: circa 1942
Maude Edwards ventriloquistMaude Edwards (1886 - 1976), female ventriloquist, with her puppeteered dummy Nobbler, stable boy seated upon her knee. Date: 1905
Mary Casson - Sir Gerald du Maurier in Barries Dear BrutusJ. M. Barries fantasy, Dear Brutus - 1929 performance - Mary Casson (1914-2009) in the role of Margaret, about to have her portrait painted by Sir Gerald du Maurier (1873-1934)
The Pain-Proof Man & Captain Ringman Jack - Ripley sArthur Plumhoff The Human Pincushion - The Pain-Proof Man (left) and Captain Ringman Jack, who lifted weights through holes through his breasts
The Vampire Dance by Alice Eis and Bert French. 1910
Pauline Mailhac - Austrian Soprano - Role of BrunhildePauline Mailhac (1858-1946) - Austrian Operatic Soprano. Photograph of her farewell performance in Wagners Gotterdammerung on 15th June 1901 in the role of Brunhilde - Karlsruhe Opera. Date: 1901
Scenery for Aladdin, Pollocks Toy Theatre, with two rounded arches opening onto a seascape. Date: late 19th century
Fokker V8 German tandem-winged quintupriplaneFokker V8 German fighter tandem-winged quintupriplane (five wings), a one-off completed in autumn 1917. Its performance was found to be very poor. Date: circa 1917-1918
Advertisement for Horlicks -- Better Luck Next Time. Female model (Julie Bishop) in the foreground, looking with disappointment at a dancing couple in the background. 1959
Ibsen, Henrik (1828-1906). Norwegian dramatist. Poster for the theatre performance of The Lady from the Sea (Die Frau vom Meer)
Anna Pavlova / RotaryANNA PAVLOVA Russian ballet dancer holding a basket of flowers during a performance
The Dolly Sisters performing their Persian Dance 1921The Dolly Sisters as they perform their Persian dance in the " League of Notions", a popular revue at the New Oxford
Two women preparing for show at Windmill Theatre 1939Two women in tin helmets photographed as they prepare for a show at the Windmill Theatre. The Windmill Theatre, which today uses the motto " we never closed"
Dan Leno, music hall comedian, as Sister AnneDan Leno (George Wild Galvin), music hall comedian and musical theatre actor, as Sister Anne in a pantomime entitled Bluebeard, at Drury Lane Theatre, London. Date: circa 1901
Swan Lake - Robert Helpmann as Prince SiegfriedBallet dancer Robert Helpmann (1909-1986) in the role of Prince Siegfried in Swan Lake (Le Lac des Cygnes) at Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London (Sadlers Wells Ballet). Date: 1946
Anna Pavlova - Russian ballet dancerAnna Pavlova (1881-1931) - Russian ballet dancer holding a basket of flowers during a performance. Date: 1908
L M Korenava as Water in Maeterlinks The BluebirdL M Korenava as Water in Maurice Maeterlincks The Bluebird directed by Konstantin Stanislavsky (Stanislavski) for his Moscow Ats Theatre Date: circa 1908
WW2 Poster -- ENSA Entertainments, Swing VoguePhotolithograph poster inscribed NaFI presents ENSA Entertainments for HM Forces. Its modern, its new, its bright, its Swing Vogue
Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay - sung by Lottie Collins" Ta-ra-ra Boom-de-ay" is a vaudeville and music hall song. The songs first known public performance was in Henry J. Sayers 1891 revue Tuxedo, which was performed in Boston, Massachusetts
Miss Lily Brayton in Hajj. Lily Brayton (1876-1953) was an English actress and singer. Date: early 20th century
The Dandy Doctor by Edward Marris with music by Dudley Powell. First produced at the Avenue Theatre in Sunderland, 26 March 1900. Touring to the Palace Theatre, Newcastle, 22 June for six nights
Hamilton Conrad and His Wonder Pigeons Date: early 20th century
Anna Pavlova: An Impression Date: 1913
Aladdin pantomime design, unidentified production. Showing Aladdin in the cave with the lamp, and the genie materialising. Date: circa 1910
Aladdin, Kennington Theatre, South London, 24 December 1904. Powerful Company, Beautiful Scenery, Charming Ballets, Augmented Orchestra, Ballet & Chorus of 100. 1904
Puppet show seen from inside the boxAu Bon Marche - puppet show seen from inside the box - a man with two glove puppets. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
In front and behind the scenes at the Coliseum, LondonA great stage and a great curtain: in front and behind the scenes at the Coliseum, London. Top centre: a diagrammatic view of the revolving stage
First Royal Variety Show dress rehersal, 1912The dress rehearsal for the first Royal Variety Show performance at the Palace Theatre, 1912, which was attended by many celebrities
String quartet, 1872Mr.L.Ries, Madame Norman-Neruda, Herr Straus and Signore Piatti performing at one of the Monday popular concerts at St Jamess Hall. Date: 1872
The Gavotte. Rural PartyBAKST, L on (1866-1924). Sherezade. Nijinsky as the sultan for the performance of the ballet Sherezade. Oil on canvas
Street music: a family of singersA pathetic scene: an impoverished family of street singers, shoeless and ragged, singing in the rain. Date: 1870
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall interior, 1849The interior of the then-new Liverpool Philharmonic Concert Hall, at the time of the Liverpool Music Festival, 1849. The building was eventually replaced in 1939 after its predecessor burnt down in
Street music: hurdy gurdy player, 1857A hurdy gurdy player performing on the street, accompanied by two violins and a harp. Date: 1857
Mercedes Benz CoupeA handsome two-door coupe, super-charged for high performance, and costing you a stunning two thousand pounds plus - the price of a dozen family saloons ! Date: 1937
Music at home - little girl at the pianoElizabeth Jane, daughter of Sir William and Lady Maria Somerville, plays the piano on tiptoe. Date: 1866
Crystal Palace Brass Band FestivalView of the Central Avenue leading to the Crystal Palace in south London at the time of the annual Brass Band Festival. Bands from all over the country took part
Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Festival HallQueen Elizabeth II attending a Gala Performance of the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall in 1965. Date: September 18th 1965
Blackpool Opera HouseInterior view during a performance of Gilbert & Sulivans The Pirates of Penzance
Dalys Theatre / BroadwayAugustin Daly, American theatrical manager & dramatist, opened his first theatre on Broadway in 1869. This picture shows a full house enjoying a performance
Wagner / Materna / KikerikiRICHARD WAGNER German composer, with the celebrated opera singer Mme Materna, taking part in a Wagnerian performance on a hot day in Paris in 1890
Secular Games held in RomeThe Secular Games (Ludi Saeculares) are held in Rome to commemorate a 100-year span of Roman history. Despite their name, the Games were a religious celebration involving sacrifices
Spotlight operator, Maskelynes Theatre, LondonSpotlight operator, Maskelynes Theatre, Langham Place, London. Date: circa 1930s
MOZART, COSI POSTERPoster for a performance of Cosi fan tutte at the Koenigliches Hoftheater, Dresden-Altstadt on the 10 December 1891 Date: 1891
Swan Lake - Robert Helpmann and Margot FonteynBallet dancers Robert Helpmann (1909-1986) in the role of Prince Siegfried and Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991) in the role of Odette in the finale of Swan Lake (Le Lac des Cygnes) at Royal Opera House
Julia Farron - Ballet Dancer in Mlle. Theodore - Scene 1Julia Farron (1922-2019) - Ballet Dancer performing as Mademoiselle Theodore in The Prospect Before Us, scene 1, a one-act comic ballet in seven scenes
