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Rotund and Imposing Waiter at Chez Julians Date: 1895
A German Professor Date: 1894
L Heure d Absinthe - French coupleL Heure d Absinthe - A venerable French couple, possibly after consuming a tipple of Absinthe, although both appear to still be relatively vertical... Date: circa 1895
A Procession in Picardy - delightful study of a religious parade of relics passing at Longpreies-Corps-Saints, Picardy, France
A rough sketch by Phil May inside a Chinese Theatre. Date: 1890s
Two off-work clowns attract attention in a Garrison TownIn a Garrison Town. First Loafer to second Loafer (as out friends from the circus pass by) - " Officers!". This is likely to derive from the two clowns often getting entangled with the law
Humorous exchnge between actor and theatre criticActor - " What did you think of my performance of the ghost?" Critic - " It was most lifelike." !!! Date: 1893
Portrait of the English Music Hall Performer Dan LenoPortrait of the Performer Dan Leno (1860-1904) - a leading English music hall comedian and musical theatre actor during the late Victorian era
Late Victorian actor in Cavalier costume of a feathered hat and Cavalier Boots with spurs. Date: circa 1890s
Two Actors outside a theatre comment on a Flea CircusTwo Actors outside a theatre (on observing the playbills displayed) pass comment on a Performing Flea Show. First Actor (resting) - " H m - a scratch company." Date: 1892
Acting conversation at the bar - former colleagues reminisce. She - " Dear me: I haven t seen you since we played in Romeo and Juliet You ARE looking well!" He - " Think so
Actor delighted to receive news of well paid roleTheatrical Appointment - Ten Quid a week. An actor delighted to receive news of his forthcoming lucrative contract! Date: 1892
Old actor living off past gloriesHasn t worked in years... Young Actor: " Hello! Guv nor. Doing anything?" Ols Stager: " No, my boy. As a fact of fact, I ve done nothing since Poor Mac died
Mr Ballantine as Rob Dow in Barries The Little MinisterMr Ballantine as Rob Dow in The Little Minister - the dramatisation of the work by J. M. Barrie, first performed in 1897. Date: 1898
The Members of the Eccentric ClubMembers of The Eccentric Club in 1892. The clubs first President was Sir Charles Wyndham, an outstanding actor and a theatrical manager, who, according to the legend
Hayfus Snecky Hobart in Barries The Little MinisterSnecky in The Little Minister. The role of Hayfus Snecky Hobart in the dramatisation of the work by J. M. Barrie, first performed in 1897. Date: 1898
Women awaiing auditions for role in Christmas PantomimeGroup of Women outside the Theatre Royal on Drury Lane, London - applying at the Stage Door for a role in the Christmas Pantomime. The poster states that 100 Handsome Ladies are wanted
On Poverty Point - out of work London Actors chatting" On Poverty Point" - York Road, London SE1 - The York Hotel pub. Out of work actors discussing their lot, most on the point of poverty... Date: circa 1895
Two actors dressed in the role of 18th century nobility. Date: circa 1895
The Two Macs - a theatrical comedy act of the London Variety theatres of the late Victorian age. Date: circa 1895
Theatrical Lodging House Keeper who drops her h sTheatrical Lodging House Keeper: " What name did you say, Sir? Harlton?" Actor (about to take apartment): " No, not Harlton - Arlton." T.L.K: " Oh
Actors discuss rates of payFirst Budding Actor (to second budding actor) - " Oh yes, you hear about those salaries of Twenty-five and thirty shillings, but you never get em." Date: 1901
An old actor lays down the law to a journalistOld actor (laying down the law to Journalist) - " And let me tell you that when I speak, I know what I m talking about, I ve seen the world - Peckham - everywhere!" Date: 1900
Boasting actor submits acting claim to Sir Henry IrvingTradgedian (disappointed) - " You should see me play amlet, Irvin! Why, I could act is bloomin ead off!" Sir Henry Irving looks less than impressed with this claim by a jobbing actor rather
Theatrical Lodging House Keeper on Henry IrvingTheatrical Lodging House Keeper: " Yes, I m glad they ve knighted Enery Irving. You see, its a compliment to the perfession which reflecs equal honner on us hall." Date: 1895
Caricature by Phil May of an Actor in 17th century costumeActor in 17th century costume wearing a Tricorn hat and standing with severe expression and hands on hips! Date: circa 1890s
Nouveau Riche Gentleman in excessive fur-trimmed coatA Nouveau-Riche Gentleman who has grown a fine soup-strainer walrus moustache, wearing evening dress and a positively excessive fur-trimmed coat
Stout Gentleman of personal and creative presenceA Stout Gentleman of personal and creative presence, wearing her top hat at a jaunty angle a he heads off to the Casino after a significant dinner !! Date: 1893
Sydney Clergyman, AustraliaA Sydney Clergyman, Australia. Date: 1892
In the Strand, London - A Gentleman, after a good lunch at Simpsons. Date: circa 1890s
A Gentleman of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Date: 1892
A Turkish Nobleman - caricature by Phil May, sketched from life. Date: circa 1890s
A portly Landowner enjoying a puff. Date: 1895
A distinguished Country Gentleman in a very dashing coat and holding a riding crop. Date: 1895
A London Coachman Date: 1904
Rather drunk Australian Art Critic Date: 1890
French Anarchist - possibly Zo d Axa or Han RynerA well-known French Anarchist - caricature by Phil May. This is likely to be either Alphonse Gallaud de la Perouse (18641930) (better known as Zo d Axa, an adventurer, anti-militarist, satirist)
A Fleet Street Journalist or possibly a lawyer... Date: 1904
Magistrate at Bow Street Magistrates Court, London. Date: 1892
A well-known City of London Policeman Date: 1890
Mistaken identity - Gentleman and Jewish womanMistaken identity - " Good Morning Mis Voss!" " My name is not Voss. It never Voss and it never vill be!". Date: 1900
Waiter at the Eccentric Club & a Steward at a West End ClubA waiter at the Eccentric Club and a Steward at a West End Club. Date: 1892
Wealthy Businessman andhs Mistress take a ride in a cabA wealthy business man with his mistress or his Saturday till Monday girl. Setting off for another " weekend" !! Date: circa 1890s
Anywhere to escape from the wifeWife (to Lion Tamer who has been out late) - " You Coward!" Date: 1892
Actors in the roles of Cavalier and Roundhead Date: 1895
Bereavement humour - losing ones wifeCondoling Friend (to recently Bereaved Widower) - " It must be awfully hard to lose ones wife." The Bereaved: " Yes, its almost impossible." !!! Date: circa 1890s
Chelsea Pensioner reads the latest news from the Boer WarA Chelsea Pensioner reads the latest news from the front (during the Second Anglo-Boer War). Date: 1900
To mary for love or for money?A pretty young girl is undecided whether to marry for love or for money... (see 10803887) Date: 1895
