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Cartoon, The Church and Stage Guild -- Playful Kittens! The Church and Stage Guild was formed in May 1879, with a view to breaking down prejudice against the theatre and its performers
Caricature of the actor J G Taylor -- Much More Than The Ninth Part. circa 1880s
James Francis Cagney Jr. (1899 - 1986), American actor and dancer, both on stage and in film
Margaret Lockwood (1916 - 1990), English actress of stage, screen and television
Iran / Tomb of CyrusThe tomb is situated south of Pasargad, placed on top of a six-stage platform, surrounded by staircases. The ceiling is covered with five huge limestone roof stones. Date: 1853
The Queen of Diamonds - Shirley Kellogg in Elspeth PhelpsActress Shirley Kellogg pictured wearing an exquisite fringed dress of peau de soie embellished with silver and diamonds, the starring costume in the theatrical show
The White Horse Inn by Harry GrahamPromotional postcard for The White Horse Inn by Harry Graham from the German of Hans Muller (Im Weissen Roessl, Grosses Schauspielhaus, Berlin, 8th November 1930); music Ralph Benatzky &c
Victoria Palace Theatre playbillFront and back page of a promotional booklet for the Victoria Palace Theatre, London for the week commencing December 19th, 1927
The O Mara Opera CompanyPromotional postcard for the O Mara Opera Company. Joseph O Mara (1864-1927) was an Irish opera singer, who ran his own company between 1912 and 1926
The Great Tally Ho Mystery - Charles MorrittPromotional postcard for Charles Morritts Great Tally Ho Mystery, in which an " entire fox hunt" : two huntsmen with rifles, a hunting dog
The Merry Widow by Edward MortonPromotional postcard for The Merry Widow by Edward Morton from the German of Victor Leon and Leo Stein (Theater an der Wien, Vienna, , 30th December 1905); music Franz Lehar
London Coliseum - auditoriumPromotional postcard showing the auditorium at The London Coliseum. The theatre was built by the theatrical architect Frank Matcham who intended it to be one of Londons largest
London Coliseum - the Royal BoxPromotional postcard of the Royal Box of the London Coliseum. A Royal party visiting the Coliseum would enter by a private entrance into a richly furnished lounge
The Little Duchess by Robert Courtneidge and Bertram DavisPromotional postcard for The Little Duchess, a musical play by Robert Courtneidge and Bertram Davis, lyrics Bertrand Davis and Percy Greenbank
Life by Maurice Cowan and Fred RomeLife revue by Maurice Cowan & Fred Rome; music Frederick Chappelle. First produced Hippodrome, Portsmouth, 3th May and London Palladium 30th August 1926
The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar WildePromotional postcard for The Importance of Being Ernest by Oscar Wilde. First produced at the St. Jamess Theatre, on 14th February 1895. For the St. James revival, 25th November 1909
The House that Jack BuiltPromotional postcard for The House that Jack Built, Howard and Wyndhams Royal Pantomime, at the Theatre Royal, Edinburgh, 14th December 1911
The Headmaster by Wilfrid Coleby and Edward KnoblauchPromotional postcard for The Headmaster by Wilfrid T. Coleby and Edward Knoblauch. First produced at the Playhouse theatre, 22nd January 1913
Cat playing the piano on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s
The New Standard Theatre, 1845The New Standard Theatre in Shoreditch, London, showing an equestrian spectacle taking place on stage in 1845, the year that the theatre first opened
Zena Dare as a nurse, WW1Mrs Maurice Brett, formerly the theatre and music hall star, Zena Dare pictured in her uniform as a nurse working in France during the First World War. She married the Hon
Gaby Deslys in 5064 GerrardGaby Deslys (1884 - 1920), French actress, music hall artiste and sometime lover of King Manuel II of Portugal, pictured in 1915 when she was appearing in " 5064 Gerrard." Known for her
The Bing Boys are Here, 1916Scenes from the popular revue, The Bing Boys are Here starring Alfred Lester, George Robey, Lillian Davies and Blanche Stocker. The show was one of the most popular of the Great War period. Date: 1916
Gladys Cooper in 1923Gladys Cooper (1888 - 1971) English actress of stage and screen. Playing here in " Peter Pan, the Boy that never Grow Up". 1923
Scene from Show Boat at Drury Lane, 1928The auditorium and stage of the Cotton Blossom, as Captain Andys show boat is called in the musical, Show Boat. Howett Worster
Shame Flute - German punishment for being a poor musicianA Shame Flute ( Schand Flote ) - German punishment for being a poor musician - you had to face the public wearing (around the neck) a heavy iron flute
The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - George V - 1911The Coronation Durbar, Delhi - 12th December 1911. The King Emperor (George V) and Queen Empress (Mary) presenting themselves to their people Date: 1911
The Dolly Sisters and Pearl White, location unknown, 1920s 1920s
Maskelyne Magician SandJASPER MASKELYNE English stage magician performing a " sand trick" onstage
The Landing Stage, Liverpool - early 1900s
The American dancing and signing duo the Hengler SistersThe American dancing and signing duo, famous on both sides of the Atlantic, the Hengler Sisters @ 1905 Date: 1920s
Martin Harvey in Scaramouche, a romantic drama in four acts by Rafael Sabatini, at the Garrick Theatre, London. Date: late 1920s
Hamilton Conrad and His Wonder Pigeons Date: early 20th century
A portrait of the American dancer Ruth St Denis, 1929 in her Burmese dance seen during a long period of performances in California Date: 1929
Gertrude Lawrence in MolyneuxA pale green and russet brown evening ensemble by Edward Molyneux, designed for Gertrude Lawrence to wear in the play, Behold we Live at the St. Jamess Theatre in 1932. Date: 1932
Ghostly apparition produced by reflection. Date: 19th century
A portrait of the dancers Oyra and Dorma Leigh, 1914 Date: 1915
The dancer Michael Rinder and partner at the Royalty Club, London, 1922 Date: 1922
Fay Compton as Mary RoseFay Compton (1894-1978) in the title role of Mary Rose, a play by J M Barrie, in production at the Haymarket Theatre, London. 1920
Anna Pavlova: An Impression Date: 1913
Le Devoir de Tuer by Rene Berton (born in 1872 and died in 1934). Rene Berton was a French physician, known for his plays. Le Devoir de Tuer translated is The Duty to KIll
A scene from Hit the Deck at the London Hippodrome (1927) Date: 1927
A scene from the touring Wylie-Tate production The Follies of 1919 Date: 1919
Music cover, Pas de Quatre, Faust Up To DateMusic cover, Pas de Quatre, invented and arranged by John d Auban from Faust Up To Date, a burlesque parody of Gounods opera Faust, performed at The Gaiety Theatre, London, composed by Meyer Lutz
Man and Superman by George Bernard ShawPromotional postcard for Man and Superman by George Bernard Shaw. First produced at the Royal Court Theatre, 21st May 1905
George LeytonPromotional postcard for George Leyton. George Leyton was a well-known music hall singer, whose speciality was patriotic and military songs
Dan LenoPromotional postcard for Dan Leno(1860-1904) " The Kings Jester" One of Alick P. Ritchies series of music hall performers
