Comediennes Collection

Front of the Sketch featuring Marie Lloyd
Marie Lloyd, born Matilda Alice Victoria Wood (1870 - 1922), British music hall singer, entertainer and comedienne. A global superstar in her day commanding the highest salary of any entertainer

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders on Baywatch set in Somerset filming for new television series of French and Saunders

Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French comediennes

Tony Robinson and Jennifer Saunders promote Comic Relief

Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French comediennes vfr1

Irene Vanbrugh
Date: 1899

Jennifer Saunders with Joan Greenwood Katherine Helmond Ruby Wax and Dawn French from television programme Girls on Top

Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders on Baywatch set in Somerset filming for new television series of French and Saunders

Jennifer Saunders with Joan Greenwood Katherine Helmond Ruby Wax and Dawn French from television programme Girls on Top

Marie Lloyd
A poster for the Empire Edmonton, advertising Marie Lloyds last performance, dated 2nd October 1922. Also billed is Dan Harlow, and Irene Magley and Monty Woolf. Date: 2nd October 1922

Flo Hastings and Wee Georgie Wood
Late 19th/early 20th century music hall performers Flo Hastings (1880-?) and Wee Georgie Wood (1894-1979), attending a screening of rare clips of early music hall acts at the National Film Theatre in

Ada Rehan (1857 - 1916), Irish born American actress, one of the great comediennes of her day, represented the " personality" style of acting in the nineteenth century

Marie Lloyd in the Tatler - The Darling of the Gods
Photograph from the Tatler of 20th October 1909 of Marie Lloyd, singer, comedienne and music-hall star riding in an open topped carriage, smiling broadly

The Women of the Comedie Francaise in their Costumes, 1855 (oil on canvas)
XIR231570 The Women of the Comedie Francaise in their Costumes, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Besson, Faustin (1821-82); 178x135 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Marie Lloyd on cover of Sporting & Dramatic News
Marie Lloyd, born Matilda Alice Victoria Wood (1870 - 1922), British music hall singer, entertainer and comedienne. A global superstar in her day commanding the highest salary of any entertainer

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"Comediennes: The Leading Ladies of Laughter" Step into the world of comediennes, where women have been making audiences roar with laughter for decades. From the front of the sketch featuring Marie Lloyd to Mistinguett's vibrant color litho in 1925, these talented ladies have left an indelible mark on comedy. Marie Lloyd, a true pioneer in her field, captivated audiences with her wit and charm. Her performances were legendary and she paved the way for future generations of comediennes. Irene Vanbrugh and Ada Rehan brought their unique comedic talents to the stage, leaving audiences in stitches with their impeccable timing and hilarious characters. Flo Hastings and Wee Georgie Wood proved that size doesn't matter when it comes to comedy. Their dynamic duo had crowds rolling in aisles with their brilliant chemistry and quick-witted banter. In more recent times, Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French took comedy by storm. Whether they were donning Baywatch attire while filming in Somerset or promoting Comic Relief alongside Tony Robinson, these comediennes knew how to tickle funny bones like no other. The legacy continues as Marie Lloyd graces the pages of Tatler as "The Darling of Gods, " reminding us all why she was adored by fans far and wide. So let's celebrate these incredible women who have dedicated their lives to making us laugh, and are not just comediennes; they are trailblazers who have shaped the landscape of comedy forever.