Theatres Collection (page 8)

Destruction of Drury Lane Theatre, 24 February 1809 (engraving)
611026 Destruction of Drury Lane Theatre, 24 February 1809 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of Drury Lane Theatre)

The New Theatre at Cambridge, View from the Auditorium (b / w photo)
1041907 The New Theatre at Cambridge, View from the Auditorium (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Theatre at Cambridge)

Illuminated marquee for the Rialto Theater, New York City, January 6, 1917 (b / w photo)
1079016 Illuminated marquee for the Rialto Theater, New York City, January 6, 1917 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

The Ideal Theatre on Eighth Avenue, New York City, January 6, 1917 (b / w photo)
1079018 The Ideal Theatre on Eighth Avenue, New York City, January 6, 1917 (b/w photo) by Hassler, William Davis (1877-1921); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Floating Theatre, "Temple of the Muses, "New York (engraving)
1095545 Floating Theatre, " Temple of the Muses, " New York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Floating Theatre, " Temple of the Muses)

The Wagner Festival at Bayreuth, Exterior of the Theatre (engraving)
1053759 The Wagner Festival at Bayreuth, Exterior of the Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wagner Festival at Bayreuth)

Memorial theatre from the river (chromolitho)
961132 Memorial theatre from the river (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memorial theatre from the river)

The Old Mogul Tavern, Drury Lane, 1908, published 1929 (etching)
1067486 The Old Mogul Tavern, Drury Lane, 1908, published 1929 (etching) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 25.1x17.8 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; gift of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred L

Exterior and Interior of the Theatre at Macao (engraving)
1099031 Exterior and Interior of the Theatre at Macao (engraving) by Hildebrandt, Eduard (1818-69) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exterior and Interior of the Theatre at Macao)

The New Prince of Waless Theatre, Lime-Street, Liverpool (engraving)
1103667 The New Prince of Waless Theatre, Lime-Street, Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Prince of Waless Theatre, Lime-Street)

The Shakespeare Pavilion at Stratford-on-Avon (engraving)
1103193 The Shakespeare Pavilion at Stratford-on-Avon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shakespeare Pavilion at Stratford-on-Avon)

Opening of the New Theatre Royal, Manchester (engraving)
1101462 Opening of the New Theatre Royal, Manchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the New Theatre Royal, Manchester)

The Marionette Theatre on Adelaide Street (engraving)
585703 The Marionette Theatre on Adelaide Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Marionette Theatre on Adelaide Street, on the Strand, London)

Fires in theatres: Professor Peppers demonstrations at Sadlers Wells Theatre (engraving)
584260 Fires in theatres: Professor Peppers demonstrations at Sadlers Wells Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fires in theatres)

Advertisement for the Sadlers Wells Theatre (engraving)
733556 Advertisement for the Sadlers Wells Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for the Sadlers Wells Theatre)

Covent Garden Theatre, from Microcosm of London by R Ackermann
810290 Covent Garden Theatre, from Microcosm of London by R Ackermann, 1808 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin

Teatro de Tacon and part of Paseo de Isabel II, seen from the Gate of Monseratte
810379 Teatro de Tacon and part of Paseo de Isabel II, seen from the Gate of Monseratte, 1840 (colour litho) by Mialhe, Federico (1810-89); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gounods Faust at the Opera de Paris (chromolitho)
735052 Gounods Faust at the Opera de Paris (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gounods Faust at the Opera de Paris)

Andre Gretrys Richard Coeur de Lion at the Royal Theatre of the Mint (chromolitho)
735057 Andre Gretrys Richard Coeur de Lion at the Royal Theatre of the Mint (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Box Entrance to the English Opera House, c. 1826 (colour litho)
661127 Box Entrance to the English Opera House, c.1826 (colour litho) by Havell, Daniel (1785-1826); Private Collection; (add.info.: Now The Lyceum Theatre, London)

The Olympic Theatre, 1826 (colour litho)
661125 The Olympic Theatre, 1826 (colour litho) by Havell, Daniel (1785-1826); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the junction of Drury Lane, Wych Street)

Victorian theatregoers crowd into a box at a London theatre (engraving)
3245540 Victorian theatregoers crowd into a box at a London theatre (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; English, out of copyright

The Edinburgh theatre destroyed by fire causing several victims, including an actor while... (colour litho)
2815441 The Edinburgh theatre destroyed by fire causing several victims, including an actor while... (colour litho) by Beltrame

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

Storm in the Scenes (Colour Litho)
2778363 Storm in the Scenes (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Storm in the wings)

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

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

The Scala in Milan hit by enemy bombs (colour litho)
2784243 The Scala in Milan hit by enemy bombs (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Scala di Milano hit by enemy bombs)

Theatre, Dunkirk (b / w photo)
3102111 Theatre, Dunkirk (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatre, Dunkirk. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

The Gaiety Theatre and Strand, London (colour photo)
3096708 The Gaiety Theatre and Strand, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gaiety Theatre and Strand, London)

Old School Desk, Shakespeares birthplace (b / w photo)
3094987 Old School Desk, Shakespeares birthplace (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old School Desk, Shakespeares birthplace)

The Cliff Hotel and Pavilion, Gorleston-on-Sea (colour photo)
3094910 The Cliff Hotel and Pavilion, Gorleston-on-Sea (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cliff Hotel and Pavilion, Gorleston-on-Sea)

Theatre, Tokyo (colour photo)
3093683 Theatre, Tokyo (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatre, Tokyo. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Scene from Othello (b / w photo)
3096252 Scene from Othello (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Othello)

Puppet Marquis and Marquise (b / w photo)
3096146 Puppet Marquis and Marquise (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puppet Marquis and Marquise)

Puppet couple (b / w photo)
3096097 Puppet couple (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puppet couple. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Opera House, Dresden (colour photo)
3095218 The Opera House, Dresden (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opera House, Dresden. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Place de la Comedie, Bordeaux (colour photo)
3095213 Place de la Comedie, Bordeaux (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place de la Comedie, Bordeaux)

Opera de Lille (colour photo)
3095163 Opera de Lille (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opera de Lille. Postcard, early 20th century)

Shakespeare Memorial Fountain, Stratford-upon-Avon (colour photo)
3091246 Shakespeare Memorial Fountain, Stratford-upon-Avon (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeare Memorial Fountain, Stratford-upon-Avon)

Xaviere De Leka (colour photo)
3091174 Xaviere De Leka (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Xaviere De Leka)

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

The Surrey Theatre, re-decorated (engraving)
1617880 The Surrey Theatre, re-decorated (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Surrey Theatre, re-decorated)

Burning of the Edinburgh Theatre (engraving)
1611635 Burning of the Edinburgh Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of the Edinburgh Theatre)

Burning of the Park Theatre, at New York (engraving)
1617882 Burning of the Park Theatre, at New York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burning of the Park Theatre, at New York)

Performance before Her Majesty in the Theatre of the Palace of St Cloud (engraving)
1608139 Performance before Her Majesty in the Theatre of the Palace of St Cloud (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Theatres have always been the beating heart of entertainment, captivating audiences with their enchanting performances and timeless charm. From the grand halls of Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow to the iconic Broadway Street in Fargo, North Dakota, these venues hold a special place in our hearts. In Chicago, amidst the towering Marshall Field Building Clock, stands the majestic Chicago Theatre - an architectural masterpiece that has witnessed countless moments of theatrical brilliance. Across the country, Detroit's Fox Theatre exudes elegance and grace as it welcomes patrons into its opulent auditorium. Transport yourself back to Elizabethan London, where they were bustling with excitement and creativity. The vibrant panorama of London in 1616 comes alive through engravings that capture the essence of this golden era. From Morgan Hill's charming street scene to London's Waldorf Theatre, each venue tells a unique story. The New Sheffield Empire Palace takes us on a journey through time with its 1906 programme filled with thrilling acts and unforgettable performances. Dominion Theatre shines brightly alongside Horse Shoe Hotel while Fremont Art Deco Movie Theater adds a touch of glamour to Monterey Street in San Luis Obispo, California. These theaters not only provide entertainment but also serve as cultural landmarks within their communities. Even during times of adversity like air raid drills at Windmill Theatre during World War II, these venues stood resiliently as symbols of hope and resilience. They remind us that even in dark times; art can still flourish and can more than just buildings; they are gateways to other worlds where dreams come true and imaginations run wild. Whether you find yourself lost in Shakespearean tales or swept away by modern-day blockbusters, theatres continue to captivate audiences across generations. So next time you step foot into one of these magical spaces or catch a glimpse from afar remember: behind those doors lies a world waiting to be discovered - filled with laughter, tears, and endless possibilities.