Gaiety Collection

Black man eating a large watermelon (coloured photo)
6000022 Black man eating a large watermelon (coloured photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Black man eating a large watermelon)

Hay Fever, by Noel Coward, Gaiety Theatre, Hastings
Hay Fever, a comedy by Noel Coward, at the Gaiety Theatre, Hastings, starring Kate Cutler

Advert / Gaiety Girl 1896
Poster for A Gaiety Girl

5th Marquess of Anglesey as Pekoe
Henry Paget, the 5th Marquess of Anglesey, in the role of Pekoe, from the production of Aladdin that he presented at his own Gaiety Theatre, Anglesey Castle. Date: March 1902

Programme cover for The Beauty Spot, 1917
Programme cover for The Beauty Spot at the Gaiety Theatre, London, 1917. Artwork by Dolly Tree. Date: 1917

Princess Elizabeth (later Elizabeth II) on her betrothal to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, Buckingham Palace, London
5999700 Princess Elizabeth (later Elizabeth II) on her betrothal to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, Buckingham Palace, London, 1947 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Gaiety Girl / 1904
A Gaiety girl, one of the regular performers at the Gaiety Theatre

The Gaiety music hall Chatham
Showing the front of the Gaiety, Chatham. Large posters for Florrie Forde and Nellie Colman with Florrie Forde?s name on billboard

Cafe De Paris
A fun and glamorous New Years Eve party at the elegant Cafe de Paris in London with the gaiety at its height

Caricature of Nellie Farren and Edward Ledger
Caricature of Nellie Farren (1848-1904), English actress and singer, and Edward Ledger (18??-1921), editor of The Era theatrical newspaper

Music cover, Pas de Quatre, Faust Up To Date
Music 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

Tango craze: The Girl on the Film, 1913
A front cover from The Sketch, 1913, showing Mr. George Grossmith(1874 6 June 1935) and Miss Kitty Mason knee to knee at The Gaiety Theatre, for " The Girl on the Film". 1913

Tosca advertisement
The illustration features a light and airy ballroom filled with balloons and dancers in costume, including, centrally, a Pierrot

Programme cover for Love Lies, 1929
Programme cover for Love Lies, at the Gaiety Theatre, London, 1929 Date: 1935

Edith Wynne in Red Riding Hood, Gaiety Theatre, Dublin Date: 1890s

Clara Webber in Red Riding Hood, Gaiety Theatre, Dublin Date: 1890s

Second World War child evacuee, c1939 (colour litho)
3104406 Second World War child evacuee, c1939 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Second World War child evacuee, c1939)

The New Aladdin by James T Tanner and W H Risque
Promotional postcard for The New Aladdin by James T. Tanner and W. H. Risque; music Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton. First produced at the Gaiety Theatre, 29th September 1906

The Lady With A Lamp by Reginald Berkeley
Promotional postcard for The Lady With A Lamp by Reginald Berkeley. First produced at the Arts Theatre, 5th May and the Garrick Theatre, 24th January 1929. Originally called Florence Nightingale

Alwych / Gaiety Theatre
Aldwych, with the Gaiety Theatre

Weaving cloth for the people, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho)
RDA78533 Weaving cloth for the people, propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sailors repainting a ship's deck, 1967 (print on double-weight paper)
3567035 Sailors repainting a ship's deck, 1967 (print on double-weight paper) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Russia 1967 Photographer)

Children playing in the snow, Moscow, Russia
3567025 Children playing in the snow, Moscow, Russia by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Moscow, Russia 1959 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Jules, Jacques, Jasmin, Joyeux, Jones, Joie, Jacquot, Legs, Joins, Joujoux, Joncher
DUV4224155 Jules, Jacques, Jasmin, Joyeux, Jones, Joie, Jacquot, Legs, Joins, Joujoux, Joncher, page 23 - Alphabet by Mademoiselle Lili, by L. Froelich and by a dad (Hetzel himself)

Scene de Carnaval (pen and black ink & w/c)
XOS5884175 Scene de Carnaval (pen and black ink & w/c) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832); 30.6x44.5 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Drawing by Philibert Louis Debucourt)

The Magic Lantern in the Family Children look at the magic lantern screen, 20th century (chromolithograph)
JLJ4568473 The Magic Lantern in the Family Children look at the magic lantern screen, 20th century (chromolithograph) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Woman pig breeder (or pig husbandperson), propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution (colour litho)
RDA78531 Woman pig breeder (or pig husbandperson), propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

"Glorious leader, righteous people", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution
RDA78528 "Glorious leader, righteous people", propaganda poster from the Chinese Cultural Revolution, 1970 (colour litho) by Chinese School (20th century) ; Private Collection; (add.info)

Different human facial expressions. (print)
7419955 Different human facial expressions. (print) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845) (after); (add.info.: The Grimaces. Different human facial expressions: surprise, sadness, anger etc)

A rich man gives a money purse to a poor man, illustration of the fable of La Fontaine " The savetier
PCT4280553 A rich man gives a money purse to a poor man, illustration of the fable of La Fontaine " The savetier and the financier" by Albert Robida (1848-1926)

Oh! What A Time For the Girlies When the Boys Come Marching Home, 1918 (print)
3672299 Oh! What A Time For the Girlies When the Boys Come Marching Home, 1918 (print) by Waterson, Berlin & Snyder Co. (early 20th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Girl playing the xylophone French advert card for Chocolat de la Marine, 19th century (print)
3776583 Girl playing the xylophone French advert card for Chocolat de la Marine, 19th century (print); (add.info.: Girl playing the xylophone French advert card for Chocolat de la Marine')

Wedding Dance, c. 1600 (oil on copper)
8610847 Wedding Dance, c. 1600 (oil on copper) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Bordeaux, France; (add.info)

Winemakers feast in Vevey, France: the Bacchantes, 1905 (Illustration)
7422819 Winemakers feast in Vevey, France: the Bacchantes, 1905 (Illustration) by Bieler, Ernest (1863-1948); (add.info.: Food and beverage. Wine. Winemakers feast in Vevey, France: the Bacchantes)

Carnival, Place de la Concorde, 1834 (oil on canvas)
XIR182002 Carnival, Place de la Concorde, 1834 (oil on canvas) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90); 69x110 cm; Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Laughing Girls, 1871 (painting)
7432244 Laughing Girls, 1871 (painting) by Tidemand, Adolph (1814-76); 20x22 cm; (add.info.: Adolph Tidemand (1814-1876)); Photo © O. Vaering

Midsummer Feast, 1886 (painting)
7431602 Midsummer Feast, 1886 (painting) by Eckersberg, Johan Fredrik (1822-70); 183x130 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Johan Fredrik Eckersberg (1822-1870)); Photo © O. Vaering

King Rene's Honeymoon, 1864 (oil on canvas)
NGW184294 King Rene's Honeymoon, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Brown, Ford Madox (1821-93); 54.3x35.2 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info.: Rene)

Eleanor Nellie Souray (1886 - 1931), Lady Torrington. A popular stage actress and Gaiety girl, she was a number of performers who married into the peerage during the Edwardian era

Marion Hood, actor singer in Ruy Blas burlesque
Marion Hood, actor singer in Ruy Blas and the Blas ouÚáít the Gaiety Theatre, London, a burlesque which ran for 289 performances. 1889

Queen Elizabeth II as a young girl (b / w photo)
5999708 Queen Elizabeth II as a young girl (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth II as a young girl)

The Babes in the Wood, pantomime, Gaiety Theatre, Dublin
The Babes in the Wood, pantomime, at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, with Cora Goffin

Woman with Candle, late 1660s. Artist: Godfried Schalcken
Woman with Candle, late 1660s. From the Pitti Palace Gallery, Florence, Italy

Stained Glass Window at Gaiety Theatre, Douglas, Isle of Man

The Gaiety Theatre, London, early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Jeanne Douste, Marie Elba, Hansel and Gretel, Gaiety Theatre
Miss Jeanne Douste, actress and Miss Marie Elba, actress, in Hansel and Gretel, Gaiety Theatre. Hark, what a noise in the bushes. Theatrical portrait of the two actresses in role and costume

Ivy Tresmand and Gene Gerrard
Ivy Tresmand (1898-1980) and Gene Gerrard (1892-1971), appearing in a production of the musical comedy Katja the Dancer at the Gaiety Theatre in London's West End. Date: 1925

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"Gaiety: A Timeless Celebration of Joy and Entertainment" Step into the world of gaiety, where laughter echoes through the ages and merriment knows no bounds. From the uproarious comedy "Hay Fever" by Noel Coward to the vibrant performances at Gaiety Theatre in Hastings, this concept has always been synonymous with pure delight. Intriguingly, even historical figures like the 5th Marquess of Anglesey found solace in gaiety, as he transformed into Pekoe for a momentary escape from reality. The enchantment continued with an advert for Gaiety Girl in 1896, captivating audiences with its allure. The programme cover for "The Beauty Spot" in 1917 exemplifies how gaiety transcends time; it remains eternally cherished. It was during such jubilant times that Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) announced her betrothal to Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten at Buckingham Palace in London - a black and white photograph capturing their radiant happiness. Glimpses into history reveal more facets of gaiety's charm - whether it be through a lively production like "Gaiety Girl" in 1904 or an intriguing colored photo depicting a man relishing a large watermelon. These moments encapsulate joyous memories that have stood the test of time. From music halls like The Gaiety Music Hall Chatham to iconic venues like Cafe De Paris, gaiety thrived as people sought respite from everyday life. Caricatures immortalize beloved performers such as Nellie Farren and Edward Ledger who brought endless laughter to their audiences. Even musical compositions embraced this spirit; Pas de Quatre's Faust Up To Date graced music covers while reflecting society's fascination with dance crazes like tango - epitomized by films such as "The Girl on the Film" in 1913.