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Theatres Collection

Background imageTheatres Collection: The Fox Theatre, Detroit, Michigan - The Auditorium

The Fox Theatre, Detroit, Michigan - The Auditorium. Opened in 1928 as a flagship movie palace in the Fox Theatres Chain

Background imageTheatres Collection: Elizabethan London

Elizabethan London, stretching from St James Park in the west to Whitechapel and the Tower in the east. Theatres and other places of ill-repute are located on the south bank

Background imageTheatres Collection: Street scene, Morgan Hill, California

Street scene, Morgan Hill, California Date: C. 1940

Background imageTheatres Collection: Air Raid Drills at the Windmill Theatre

Air Raid Drills at the Windmill Theatre
At the Windmill Theatre, London, the showgirls are given a crash course in fire-fighting and first aid. 1940

Background imageTheatres Collection: Waldorf Theatre, London

Waldorf Theatre, London
Promotional postcard for the Waldorf Theatre, London. Designed by the well known theatre architect W. G. R. Sprague it originally opened in 1905 as the Waldorf Theatre

Background imageTheatres Collection: Theatregoing / Globe / C16Th

Theatregoing / Globe / C16Th
The Wooden O : Shakespeares summer theatre. Outside the first of the Globe theatres; the audience arriving at the playhouse

Background imageTheatres Collection: Soho, London - Shaftesbury Avenue

Soho, London - Shaftesbury Avenue - Queens Theatre with neon sign for Private Lives by Noel Coward, directed by John Gielgud. 1973

Background imageTheatres Collection: Dominion Theatre and Horse Shoe Hotel

Dominion Theatre and Horse Shoe Hotel
The Horse Shoe Hotel next door to the Dominion Theatre on Tottenham Court Road, London

Background imageTheatres Collection: Leicester Square Looking Towards the Empire Theatre

Leicester Square Looking Towards the Empire Theatre
The Empire Theatre in Leicester Square, now the Empire cinema, illuminated at night during a season of performances by the celebrated Russian ballet

Background imageTheatres Collection: Opera Square with Ibrahim Pasha statue in Cairo, Egypt

Opera Square with Ibrahim Pasha statue in Cairo, Egypt
Opera Square with Ibrahim Pasha statue and the Khedivial Opera House in Cairo, Egypt. Ibrahim Pasha of Egypt was the second ruler of the Khedivate instituted by the Muhammad Ali dynasty

Background imageTheatres Collection: Two women preparing for show at Windmill Theatre 1939

Two women preparing for show at Windmill Theatre 1939
Two women in tin helmets photographed as they prepare for a show at the Windmill Theatre

Background imageTheatres Collection: Joseph Harker in his scenery painting studio

Joseph Harker in his scenery painting studio
Renowned scenery painter, Joseph Harker, seen in his studio with one of his four sons. Harker was the foremost firm for scenery painting in the London theatre world. Date: 1924

Background imageTheatres Collection: Casino Theatre, on Old Compton Street, Soho

Casino Theatre, on Old Compton Street, Soho
The Casino Theatre, on Old Compton Street in Soho, London

Background imageTheatres Collection: Caricature of Cora Cardigan, flautist

Caricature of Cora Cardigan, flautist
Caricature of Cora Cardigan (Hannah Rosetta Dinah Moulton, 1860-1931), virtuoso flautist who worked mainly in theatres and music halls. She also played the violin. 1883

Background imageTheatres Collection: Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Jim, a bobtail sheepdog

Illustration by Cecil Aldin, Jim, a bobtail sheepdog
Illustration by Cecil Aldin -- Jim, a bobtail sheepdog, owned by the actress Fabia Drake

Background imageTheatres Collection: Winter Garden Theatre, Drury Lane, Covent Garden

Winter Garden Theatre, Drury Lane, Covent Garden
Winter Garden Theatre on the corner of Drury Lane and Parker Street in Covent Garden, London. The New London Theatre now occupies the site. Date: 1947

Background imageTheatres Collection: Tango teas at the Queens Theatre, London

Tango teas at the Queens Theatre, London
The Latest Fashion : " Pour Passer le Temps." Tango teas at the Queens Theatre, London (on Shaftesbury Avenue)

Background imageTheatres Collection: Bankside Map Theatres

Bankside Map Theatres
A map of Bankside showing location of the theatres during the Elizabethan/ Jacobean period

Background imageTheatres Collection: French actor Joseph Laurent as Mousqueton

French actor Joseph Laurent as Mousqueton in Les Mousqetaires, by Alexandre Dumas, Theatre de l Ambigu Comique, 1845

Background imageTheatres Collection: Whirled Into Happiness by Harry Graham

Whirled Into Happiness by Harry Graham
Promotional postcard for Whirled Into Happiness by Harry Graham from Der Tanz ins Glueck by Robert Bodanzky & Bruno Hardt-Warden (Raimundtheater, Vienna, 23rd December 1920); music Robert Stolz

Background imageTheatres Collection: Theatre Royal, Haymarket

Theatre Royal, Haymarket
Promotional postcard for the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, London

Background imageTheatres Collection: Richard Baker in The Moon in the Yellow River

Richard Baker in The Moon in the Yellow River
Richard Baker (news announcer) playing Darrell Blake (centre) in the Tower Theatres production of The Moon in the Yellow River by Denis Johnston. Date: 1954

Background imageTheatres Collection: GUTIERREZ SOLANA, José® Masks

GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jos鮠Masks
GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jos頨 1886-1945). Masks. Expressionism. Oil on canvas. Private Collection

Background imageTheatres Collection: The Hippodrome building, London

The Hippodrome building, London
The Hippodrome building on the corner of Charing Cross Road and Leicester Square in the City of Westminster, London. Date: 1900s

Background imageTheatres Collection: Billy Daniels at the Palladium

Billy Daniels at the Palladium
The exterior of the London Palladium on Argyll Street. Billy Daniels, American singer and entertainer, is headlining with accompanist Benny Payne. Date: 1952

Background imageTheatres Collection: Seating / Lycuem & Strand

Seating / Lycuem & Strand
Plans showing the layout of seating available for booking at the Lyceum and Strand Theatres with prices ranging from Boxes to the Gallery via stalls, circles & the pit

Background imageTheatres Collection: Vivien Leigh & Laurence Olivier protest - St James's Theatre

Vivien Leigh & Laurence Olivier protest - St James's Theatre
Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier join a protest march against the demolition of St. James's Theatre. Date: 1956

Background imageTheatres Collection: Petition form against Sunday opening of Theatres and Cinemas

Petition form against Sunday opening of Theatres and Cinemas - Lord's Day Observance Society leaflet 1927. Date: 1927

Background imageTheatres Collection: Leaflet 4 against Sunday opening of Theatres and Cinemas

Leaflet 4 against Sunday opening of Theatres and Cinemas - Lord's Day Observance Society 1927. Date: 1927

Background imageTheatres Collection: Leaflet 3 against Sunday opening of Theatres and Cinemas

Leaflet 3 against Sunday opening of Theatres and Cinemas - Lord's Day Observance Society 1927. Date: 1927

Background imageTheatres Collection: Leaflet 2 against Sunday opening of Theatres and Cinemas

Leaflet 2 against Sunday opening of Theatres and Cinemas - Lord's Day Observance Society 1927. Date: 1927

Background imageTheatres Collection: Leaflet 1 against Sunday opening of Theatres and Cinemas

Leaflet 1 against Sunday opening of Theatres and Cinemas - Lord's Day Observance Society 1927. Date: 1927

Background imageTheatres Collection: Adolphe Laferriere as Charles Barbaroux in

Adolphe Laferriere as Charles Barbaroux in Madame Roland by Virginie Ancelot, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1843

Background imageTheatres Collection: Mlle Payre as Beppe in the verse drama Karel Dujardin, 1843

Mlle Payre as Beppe in the verse drama Karel Dujardin, 1843
Mlle Payre as Beppe in the verse drama Karel Dujardin by the Marquis de Belloy, Theatre de l Odeon, 1843

Background imageTheatres Collection: The Tatler presents map of Piccadilly Circus & its environs

The Tatler presents map of Piccadilly Circus & its environs
A fabulous map illustration of Londons West End focusing on the area radiating from Piccadilly Circus pin pointing main streets, hotels, night spots, theatres and landmarks. Date: 1950

Background imageTheatres Collection: Commedia dell arte Characters

Commedia dell arte Characters
Four Characters from Commedia dell arte, an improvised kind of popular comedy in Italian theatres in the 16th18th centuries, based on stock characters

Background imageTheatres Collection: Theatre programme front cover for the London Palladium in 1952

Theatre programme front cover for the London Palladium in 1952, with glamorous theatre goers arriving for its autumn variety show, Wonderful Time, starring, among others

Background imageTheatres Collection: The Cut, Waterloo

The Cut, Waterloo
The Cut (formerly New Cut) is a street in London which runs between Waterloo Road in Lambeth and Blackfriars Road in Southwark

Background imageTheatres Collection: Sir George Edward Wade (1869 - 1954), Comedian, professionally known as George Robey

Sir George Edward Wade (1869 - 1954), Comedian, professionally known as George Robey photographed in his costume as a pantomime dame of Jack and the Beanstalk at the London Hippodrome. Date: 1921

Background imageTheatres Collection: French baritone Paul Barroilhet as Iago in Othello, 1844

French baritone Paul Barroilhet as Iago in Othello, 1844
French baritone Paul Barroilhet as Iago in the opera Othello by Gioachino Rossini, Academie Royale du Musique, 1844

Background imageTheatres Collection: Etienne Melingue as Fernand in Les Amans de Murcie, 1844

Etienne Melingue as Fernand in Les Amans de Murcie, 1844
Etienne Melingue as Fernand in Les Amans de Murcie by Frederic Soulie, Theatre de l Ambigu, 1844

Background imageTheatres Collection: Milon as the Duke in La Comtesse d Altemberg, 1844

Milon as the Duke in La Comtesse d Altemberg, 1844
Louis Jacques Jesse Milon as the Duke in La Comtesse d Altemberg by Alphonse Royer and Gustave Vaez, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1844

Background imageTheatres Collection: Ballet dancer Lucien Petipa as Lyonel in Lady

Ballet dancer Lucien Petipa as Lyonel in Lady Henriette by Mazilier, Academie Royale de Musique, 1844

Background imageTheatres Collection: French actor Bocage as Philippe Auguste in

French actor Bocage as Philippe Auguste in
French actor Bocage or Pierre-Martinien Tousez as Philippe Auguste in Agnes de Maranie by Hippolyte Lazerges, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1846

Background imageTheatres Collection: Mlle. Adele Page as the Duchess of Navailles

Mlle. Adele Page as the Duchess of Navailles in Madame Roland by Virginie Ancelot, Theatre du Vaudeville, 1843

Background imageTheatres Collection: French actor Paul Bocage as Albuquerque in

French actor Paul Bocage as Albuquerque in Echec et Mat by Octave Feuillet and Paul Bocage, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1846

Background imageTheatres Collection: French soubrette Mlle. Bonval as Celie in

French soubrette Mlle. Bonval as Celie in L Ingenue a la Cour by Empis, Theatre Royal de l Odeon, 1846

Background imageTheatres Collection: French tenor Gilbert Duprez in Dom Sebastien, 1843

French tenor Gilbert Duprez in Dom Sebastien, 1843
French tenor Gilbert Duprez in Dom Sebastien by Gaetano Donizetti, Theatre de l Opera, 1843

Background imageTheatres Collection: French bass Nicolas Levasseur as Don Juan

French bass Nicolas Levasseur as Don Juan in Dom Sebastien by Gaetano Donizetti, Theatre de l Opera, 1843

Background imageTheatres Collection: WW2 - Nairana-class Escort Carrier - HMS Nairana. She was built at John Brown & Company

WW2 - Nairana-class Escort Carrier - HMS Nairana. She was built at John Brown & Company shipyards in Clydebank, Scotland

Background imageTheatres Collection: Bren. 303 in Mk I light machine gun, 1942

Bren. 303 in Mk I light machine gun, 1942; original round dial sight. One of the finest light machine guns ever produced, the Bren was the centre of a platoons firepower in all theatres of operation

Background imageTheatres Collection: Spanish Golden Age Theater (Siglo de Oro), 16th-17th

Spanish Golden Age Theater (Siglo de Oro), 16th-17th centuries. classical Open-Air Theatre (Corral de Comedias) in a court. Illustration by Lluis Bargall󮠗 atercolour

Background imageTheatres Collection: Marthe Mellot, French actress, studio portrait

Marthe Mellot, French actress, studio portrait
Marthe Mellot, French actress (1870-1947), studio portrait, in lace collared gown. From a section, Notes from the Theatres'. Date: 1895

Background imageTheatres Collection: Shakespeare Memorial Theatre

Shakespeare Memorial Theatre
A new Shakespeare Memorial Theatre, built in Stratford-Upon-Avon after a previous building was destroyed by fire

Background imageTheatres Collection: Elizabeth Fulcher Nursing Home

Elizabeth Fulcher Nursing Home
Photograph of the Elizabeth Fulcher nursing home at Elizabeth House, Devonshire Street, W.1. The home included three fully equipped operating theatres, designed by Architect, James J. S. Naylor

Background imageTheatres Collection: Oda Nielsen

Oda Nielsen
Portrait oil painting of the Danish Actress, Oda Laurenze Helmine Nielsen Nee Larsen

Background imageTheatres Collection: Theatre goes rural

Theatre goes rural
With many London theatres closed, this production of On Approval was rehearsed in a barn in Buckinghamshire, then toured the provinces. Date: 1940

Background imageTheatres Collection: Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Sketch depicting a performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Date: 1939

Background imageTheatres Collection: Noel Coward's Cavalcade was a thirty-year retrospect of England in peace and war

Noel Coward's Cavalcade was a thirty-year retrospect of England in peace and war

Background imageTheatres Collection: Foundation Stone for New Brixton Theatre 1894

Foundation Stone for New Brixton Theatre 1894
Henry Irving laying the foundation stone of the new Brixton Theatre and Opera House

Background imageTheatres Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Satirical puppet

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Satirical puppet show La Tarumba. SPAIN. Salamanca. Archivo Historico Nacional

Background imageTheatres Collection: Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatters tea party starring Marie Studholme as Alice

Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatters tea party starring Marie Studholme as Alice and Stanley Brett as the Mad Hatter at The Prince of Wales Theatre, West End, London. Date: 1907

Background imageTheatres Collection: Hippodrome Theatre, London 1900

Hippodrome Theatre, London 1900
Exterior view of the Hippodrome Theatre, London. Date: circa 1900

Background imageTheatres Collection: Last Night at Drury Lane 1872

Last Night at Drury Lane 1872
Men and women in their best attire at the theatre in Drury Lane, London, to watch Christine Nilsson a Swedish operatic soprano. Date: 1872

Background imageTheatres Collection: The People's Palace

The People's Palace
Exterior of People's Palace in Mile End Road, East London. Date: 1895

Background imageTheatres Collection: Sadlers Wells, Theatre, London

Sadlers Wells, Theatre, London
Exterior of Sadlers Wells, Theatre. Date: 1830

Background imageTheatres Collection: Theatre Royal, Drury Lane

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane
Outside the entrance of Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Date: 1828

Background imageTheatres Collection: Exterior of Olympic Theatre, located junction of Drury Lane

Exterior of Olympic Theatre, located junction of Drury Lane, Wych Street, London, specialised in comedies. Date: 1831

Background imageTheatres Collection: Exterior of Little Theatre, Haymarket, London. Date: 1815

Exterior of Little Theatre, Haymarket, London. Date: 1815

Background imageTheatres Collection: Stage at Little Theatre, Haymarket, London. Date: 1815

Stage at Little Theatre, Haymarket, London. Date: 1815

Background imageTheatres Collection: Exterior of the Haymarket Theatre, London. Date: 1846

Exterior of the Haymarket Theatre, London. Date: 1846

Background imageTheatres Collection: Exterior of the new Haymarket Theatre, London. Date: July 1821

Exterior of the new Haymarket Theatre, London. Date: July 1821

Background imageTheatres Collection: Where Shafesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road meet

Where Shafesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road meet, Palace Theatre, playhouse in London. Date: late 1890s

Background imageTheatres Collection: Exterior of the Gaiety Theatre, Strand, London. Date: circa 1885

Exterior of the Gaiety Theatre, Strand, London. Date: circa 1885

Background imageTheatres Collection: View of the front entrance from the street. Date: early 19th century

View of the front entrance from the street. Date: early 19th century

Background imageTheatres Collection: Olympia Music-Hall, Paris

Olympia Music-Hall, Paris
Outside the Olympia Music-Hall (which still exists) Date: 1898

Background imageTheatres Collection: Caricature of (Sir) Edward Moss, chairman of Moss Empires

Caricature of (Sir) Edward Moss, chairman of Moss Empires and the man behind the London Hippodrome, talking to his stage director Frank Parker

Background imageTheatres Collection: Trafalgar Square Theatre, London - by night, busy with theatregoers

Trafalgar Square Theatre, London - by night, busy with theatregoers. (2 of 2) Date: late 19th century

Background imageTheatres Collection: Trafalgar Square Theatre, London - by day - comic opera every evening

Trafalgar Square Theatre, London - by day - comic opera every evening. (1 of 2) Date: late 19th century

Background imageTheatres Collection: Advert for Fanchon and Marcos Ideas stage presentations

Advert for Fanchon and Marcos Ideas stage presentations for Fox West Coast Theatres, 1930 Date: 1930

Background imageTheatres Collection: Court dresses in the early Restoration, Paris

Court dresses in the early Restoration, Paris
Women in feather headdresses and luxurious embroidered dresses, court of King Louis XVIII, circa 1817. Interior with blue curtains and fleur de lys carpet

Background imageTheatres Collection: Woman leading a horse in the Parc de Bagatelle, 1807

Woman leading a horse in the Parc de Bagatelle, 1807
Woman in hunting dress, bonnet and kerchief leading a horse in the Parc de Bagatelle, Bois de Boulogne, Paris, 1807. A check in the park at Bagatelle

Background imageTheatres Collection: Iris Lockwood in Get a Load of This, London Hippodrome

Iris Lockwood in Get a Load of This, London Hippodrome
Iris Lockwood, actress, model and later wife of theatre director and producer Robert Nesbitt, appearing in the London Hippodrome revue Get a Load of This wearing a dress by Norman Hartnell. Date: 1941

Background imageTheatres Collection: Auditorium of the new London Hippodrome

Auditorium of the new London Hippodrome
The interior of the brand new London Hippodrome at the corner of Charing Cross Road and Cranbourn Street



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