Amateur Dramatics Collection

The wailing women, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
The wailing women, 1922. Paula Rendl as Mary Magdalene, Martha Veit as the Virgin Mary, Melchior Breitsamter as St John: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Dilettanti Theatricals, or A Peep at the Green Room, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803
NCO189740 Dilettanti Theatricals, or A Peep at the Green Room, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1803 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

PD.10-1968 The Sitwells Perform, design for a fan, 1932 (w/c and pencil on silk)
FIT88896 PD.10-1968 The Sitwells Perform, design for a fan, 1932 (w/c and pencil on silk) by Rutherston, Albert Daniel (1881-1953); 37.7x61.5 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Participants of the production "Russian Wedding", Krasnoyarsk amateurs of dramatic art, 1895. This collection includes more than four hundred photographs of daily life in Yenisei Province

Amateur Dramatics at the Opera Comique- Scene from Joan the comic opera played for the benefit of Creator: Unknown
Amateur Dramatics at the Opera Comique- Scene from Joan the comic opera played for the benefit of The Mothers East End Home, 1890. From "The Graphic

Outdoor dance performance with dancers in classical drapery, possibly in Long Island, c1900 - 1915
Outdoor dance performance with dancers in classical drapery, possibly in Long Island, between 1900 and 1915

Jesus carrying the cross, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus carrying the cross, 1922. Anton Lang, a player in the Oberammergau Passion Play, as Jesus. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Female munition workers of a London war factory put on their make-up before staging a show to entertain girls of the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS)

Gilbrook School, Eston, Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire. 6th December 1988. Pictured, Christmas Nativity play, with a difference, performed by pupils at Gilbrook School

The Felling Operatic Societys production of The Card

Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, 1922. Mary Magdalene (Paula Rendl) kneels before Jesus (Anton Lang): players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Members of the High Council, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Members of the High Council, 1922. Players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages, by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria

Episode on the Way of the Cross, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Episode on the Way of the Cross, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) and other players in the Oberammergau Passion Play. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

Jesus before Herod, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus before Herod, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) appears before king Herod (Gregor Breitsamter) - also on stage are Sebastian Lang as the high priest Annas (or Ananias)

Players on stage in the Oberammergau Passion Play, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Players on stage in the Oberammergau Passion Play, 1922. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages, by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau in Bavaria, Germany

Jesus before the Sanhedrin, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Jesus before the Sanhedrin, 1922. Jesus (Anton Lang) is tried before an assembly of rabbis: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Judas before the Sanhedrin, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Judas before the Sanhedrin, 1922. The traitor Judas (Guido Mayr) is tried before an assembly of rabbis: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Expulsion of the moneylenders, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Expulsion of the moneylenders, 1922. Jesus expelling the merchants and the money-changers from the Temple: players in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Judas, 1922. Creator: Henry Traut
Judas, 1922. Guido Mayr as Judas with the purse containing the thirty pieces of silver: player in the Oberammergau Passion Play

Jesus at the Last Supper, 1922. Creator: Unknown
Jesus at the Last Supper, 1922. Anton Lang, a player in the Oberammergau Passion Play, as Jesus. The play is performed every 10 years, on open-air stages

2 scenes from Pastoral Plays, Wash. D.C. May 1906: Strephon casts off Chloe, 1906. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
2 scenes from Pastoral Plays, Wash. D.C. May 1906: Strephon casts off Chloe, 1906. Miss Wise and Mr. Archibald in "The Oaks"

2 scenes from Pastoral Plays, Wash. D.C. May 1906: Procession - Spring and her attendants, 1906. From "Friendship"; woman and small girls. cf. America's Yesterdays

Pageant - Long Island, (1915?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Pageant - Long Island, (1915?). 12 women in costumes, 4 posed with fruit on their heads, putting on pageant at altar, with smoke in forest behind them

Enter Cowslip, with a bowl of Cream, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795
NCO191753 Enter Cowslip, with a bowl of Cream, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1795 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Cast of Hamlet, Winter Gardens, Cheltenham, 1895 (b / w photo)
NAM310842 The Cast of Hamlet, Winter Gardens, Cheltenham, 1895 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: from an album of photographs taken by Lt)

Private Theatricals at Berlin, Preparation for an Amateur Rehearsal (engraving)
1588118 Private Theatricals at Berlin, Preparation for an Amateur Rehearsal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Private Theatricals at Berlin)

Amateur Theatricals in Aid of the Royal Benevolent Society, at the Queens Concert-Room
1588329 Amateur Theatricals in Aid of the Royal Benevolent Society, at the Queens Concert-Room, Her Majestys Theatre (engraving) by English School

Amateur Performance at the Adelphi Theatre, Scene from "A Sheep in Wolfs Clothing"(engraving)
1611102 Amateur Performance at the Adelphi Theatre, Scene from " A Sheep in Wolfs Clothing" (engraving) by English School

Dilettanti Theatricals or a Peep at the Green Room, vide. Pic-Nic-Orgies, pub
2962493 Dilettanti Theatricals or a Peep at the Green Room, vide. Pic-Nic-Orgies, pub. 1803 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Village comedy
LLM338815 Village comedy by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Village comedy. Paynes Universum (1847).); © Look and Learn

Lock Up Your Daughters, comedy being performed by the Middlesbrough Little Theatre Club, Circa 1972

Children in rehearsals for Christmas Play at Pestalozzi Village for Children in Sedlescombe, East Sussex, December 1960. The community is named after eighteenth century Swiss educationalist

Redcar School, Teesside, Circa 1978. Drama Club

Rehearsing for a special production are Joanne Wilkinson at the piano with (from left) Andrew Bailey, Tina Garbutt and Sara-Jo Cooper

Young members of Huddersfield Light Opera Company are to stage a production of the evergreen musical, Salad Days, as their contribution to International Youth Year

Gangsters... pupils at Lepton Middle School, which closes in a few weeks are rehearsing their last production, the musical Bugsy Malone

Dragon Slayers at Bradley Junior School put on a production of a traditional English play. The Pace-Egg play, which tells the story of St George and the dragon, dates back to the 17th century

Young Amy Taylor in the guise of Tom Sawyer (front right) and Vanessa Pearson, as Huckleberry Finn (left), take the stage for a two-night production of Tom Sawyer by St John Church drama group

It the start of the show... Cubs James Perkins (left) and Christopher Haigh introduce the Holme Valley Gang Show at Holmbridge Parish Hall

Getting ready for the Stockton Scouts Gang Show, (l-r) Christopher Snowdon, Greg Cattermole, Michael Brunt, Matthew Ness, Sara Ness, Lisa Atlay, Carl Dicken, Kevin Irvine and Michael Cook

Kirklees playbus is back in action, Repair work has been carried out in recent weeks on the bus run by the National Children Centre at Longroyd Bridge

Eleven-year-old Ayshea Munsi as iverwith the other workhouse boys during a production at Royds Hall High School. She is one of two iversfor this annual school production

Chef Felicetti Emidio (second left) passes on tips to Anthony Smith, John Holt and Bill Harland, as they are taking part in a production by the Durham Amateur Operatic Society of The Most Happy Fella

Shireen Bayat and her brother Arzhang in the musical Oliver

Alnwick Theatre Club officials with their latest stage property gift, a second hand coffin, trying to recruit new members

Alice In Wonderland being staged by The Hamsterley Players

Laura Homes in a red dress for the Priory Theatre Cavalcade

Amble Players Harry McQuillan (left), as Sweeny Todd, and David Woods, as Dr. Lupin get into character

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"Unleashing the Theatrical Spirit: A Journey through Amateur Dramatics" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of amateur dramatics, where passion and creativity collide on stage. From the haunting "The Wailing Women" by Henry Traut in 1922 to Hannah Humphrey's intriguing glimpse behind the scenes with "Dilettanti Theatricals, or A Peep at the Green Room" published in 1803, these snapshots capture the essence of this vibrant art form. Transport yourself to West Sussex as you witness a mesmerizing rendition of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at Stansted Park. From left to right, every actor brings their unique flair to create an enchanting performance that will leave you spellbound. Intrigue awaits as Lord Bessborough and Viscount Duncannon grace the private theater in their portrayal of characters from Henry IV. Their commitment to their roles is evident, showcasing the dedication that amateur actors pour into their craft. Henry Traut's masterpiece "Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene" takes us on a spiritual journey filled with emotion and faith. Witness members of the High Council gathered together, discussing matters of great importance while embodying their respective characters with conviction. Experience a poignant episode along Jesus' path during his Way of the Cross. Through Traut's lens, we are transported back to 1922 when this powerful scene unfolded before our eyes - a testament to both artistic talent and devotion. Marvel at Jesus standing before Herod as depicted by Henry Traut; his ability to capture raw human emotions leaves us captivated. Meanwhile, players take center stage in Oberammergau Passion Play - an awe-inspiring spectacle that showcases not only acting prowess but also deep-rooted traditions passed down through generations. Witness Jesus facing judgment before Sanhedrin; his unwavering resolve shines through amidst adversity thanks again to Traut's masterful artistry.