Theatre Collection (page 93)

Find the Woman by Charles Klein
Promotional postcard for Find the Woman by Charles Klein which was first produced at the Garrick Theatre in London on 17th June 1912

Fifinella: A Fairy Frolic by Basil Dean and Barry Jackson. First produced at the Repertory Theatre, Birmingham, on 26th December 1912

Fedora by Victorien Sardou - Miss Laura Villiers
A card for a production of Fedora by Victorien Sardou at the Alexandra Theatre, Liverpool for a ten-night residency beginning on Monday

Music cover, Spring! Gentle Spring! A song from Babil and Bijou, first performed at the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London, in 1872. Words by J R Planche, music by J Riviere. circa 1873

Four characters from Shakespeares Richard III -- Gustavus Vaughan Brooke (1818-1866, top and bottom left), Irish actor, as the Duke of Gloucester and Richard III (the same role)

With the Tile Club, Marie Conron as Violet Remington
Theatre publicity card, Marie Conron as Violet Remington in a play entitled With The Tile Club. She was associated with Gilbert and Sullivan productions in America. circa 1880s

Surrey Theatre, Great Surrey Street, London
The Surrey Theatre (formerly The Royal Circus), Great Surrey Street, London, with a map below. 1814

Cartoon, Henry Irving and Wilson Barrett -- Mr Wilson Barrett will soon let us know that there is more than one English actor who can do justice to Shakespeare

Portrait, The Late Mr E F Edgar (A Recollection). He was the husband of Alice Marriott, actress, and shared theatre management duties with her. 1884

Caricature, George Bickerdike -- a Good Samaritan to the actor. 1884

Cartoon, An Ironmaster at the Savoy
Cartoon, An " Ironmaster" at the Savoy -- the librettist Ws Gilbert in a suit of armour, with the much smaller figure of Richard D Oyly Carte looking up at him

Cartoon, Walter Joyce, English actor -- The Man Opposite. 1884

Elizabeth Pope in the Character of Zara in The Mourning Bride by Congreve. 1791

Miss Dance, actress of the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London. circa 1810s

German Theatre Costume - Tannhauser als Saenger und als Pilger (Tannhauser as Singer and as Pilgrim). He was a German Minnesinger and poet, dating back to the 13th century

Ruins of a Roman Temple - Black and white looking down on to Roman Theatre ruins Date: circa 1890s

The Fascinating Mr. Vanderbilt by Alfred Sutro (7 August 1863 11 September 1933). First produced in England at the Garrick Theatre, on 26th April 1906

The Farmers Wife by Eden Phillpotts (4 November 1862 29 December 1960). First produced at the Repertory Theatre, Birmingham, on 11th November 1916 and at the Royal Court Theatre, on 11th March 1924

Fannys First Play by Bernard Shaw
Fannys First Play by George Bernard Shaw (26 July 1856 2 November 1950). First produced at the Little Theatre in the Adelphi, London, on 19th April 1911, it ran for 622 performances

The Fall Guy by James Gleason and George Abbott (Eltinge Theatre, New York on 10th March 1925). First produced in England at the Apollo Theatre, on 20th September 1926

Falka by H. B. Farnie
Falka by H.B. Farnie. Two images from the flyer for Falka at The Royal Comedy Theatre in London. Date: 1880s

Falka by H. B. Farnie. Image of Tancred, Falkas brother
Falka by H.B. Farnie. This is Falkas brother, Tancred, who is captured by brigands, but escapes. The caption reads You dear old man. Date: 1880s

Falka by H. B. Farnie. Image of Folbach, Falkas uncle
Falka by H.B. Farnie. Shown here is Folbach, Falkas uncle. The caption reads Our motto is Prudence and Fall back. One can assume that these are all accurate depictions of the costumes. Date: 1880s

Falka by H. B. Farnie. Image of Alexina de Kelkirsch
Falka by H.B. Farnie. Alexina de Kelkirsch, shown here, is a young heiress. The caption reads Ive got a mind of my own. Date: 1880s

Falka by H. B. Farnie. Image of Boleslas chief of the Tzigani
Falka by H.B. Farnie. This shows Boleslas, chief of the Tzigani. He is the brigand leader, who captures Tancred. The caption reads Sweet is assassination. Date: 1880s

Falka by H. B. Farnie. Image of Minna, Falkas maid
Falka by H. B. Farnie. This page shows Minna who is Falkas maid. She is seen here dancing with a tambourine. Date: 1880s

Falka by H. B. Farnie. Image of Falkas boyfriend, Arthur
This page shows Falkas boyfriend, Arthur. She disguises herself as him in an attempt to get away from her uncle. They are depicted in similar costumes. The caption reads That little nose. Date: 1880s

The Fairys Dilemma by W. S. Gilbert. First produced at the Garrick Theatre, on 3rd May 1904. The main characters are shown as themselves

Falka by H. B. Farnie. Image of the character
All the following images are pages from the same flyer. This one shows the lay brother, Pelican, who supplies much of the comedy. Glass in hand, he is saying I wanted that badly

Fads and Fancies revue by Joseph Hayman, with music by Herman Darewski, presented by Harry Day. First produced at the New Cross Empire on 18th October 1915

The Face at the Window by L. Vernon Wyrall. For the R. Amos Jones Co. touring to Royal West London Theatre. A play with this title by F

The Eyes of Youth by Max Marcin and Charles Guernon
The Eyes of Youth by Max Marcin (1879 - 1948) and Charles Guernon. First produced in England at St. Jamess Theatre on 2nd September 1918

Empire Leicester Square, postcard for Variety Show
Reverse of postcard promoting variety show at the Empire Theatre, Leicester Square, listing the 12 acts that were commencing on Monday, May 15th 1905

An Emperors Divorce starring Ronald Bayne & Evelyn Hope
An Emperors Divorce. The figures of Napoleon and a repining Josephine suggest that this is a version of A Royal Divorce. The message written on the reverse of the card is from Ronald Bayne

Dont Argue revue by George Campbell and Allan Grey. First produced at the Willesden Hippodrome on 23rd August 1915. Dave Harris Ltd. Presents. The reverse is blank

Don Q by Hesketh Prichard (17 November 1876 14 June 1922). First produced at the Palace Theatre in Ramsgate on 14th March 1921 and then at the Apollo Theatre on 24th March 1921

Coming from the Pantomime by Charles Robinson
Busy scene titled Coming from the Pantomime. The illustration shows many children leaving a theatre after a performance. They are all dressed up for a cold winters day. Date: 1906

Ruth Draper, from a drawing by John S. Sargent
Ruth Draper (December 2, 1884 December 30, 1956), " From a drawing by John S. Sargent R.A. of Miss Draper as The Scotch Immigrant at the Kings Theatre in Hammersmith on 15th February

Drake by Louis N. Parker. For the revival. His Majestys Theatre is written on the front of the card and 1915 on the reverse, but the run ended on 11th November 1914

Blase by Webster Murray
A line of insouciant chorus girls doing high-kicks as the orchestra plays in the pit below. Date: 1929

The Earl and the Girl by Seymour Hicks with music by Caryll
The Earl and the Girl by Seymour Hicks, with music by Ivan Caryll. Jim is facing the dancing girls. J. Bannister Howards Co. touring to Theatre Royal Bath, 1904. Printed by David Allen & Sons

The Dukes Motto by John Huntly McCarthy (1859 20 March 1936), starring Lewis Waller (3 November 1860 1 November 1915). First produced at the Theatre Royal, Birmingham

The Duenna by Richard Brinsley Sheridan (30 October 1751 7 July 1816). First produced at Covent Garden Theatre on 21st November 1775

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