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The amateur players: Quince, Snout, Flute, Snug, Starveling & Bottom Date: 1908
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Amateur Bottom D Ream Flute Mid Summer Plays Quince Shakespeare Snout Snug
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This photograph, hailing from the year 1908, showcases an intriguing group of amateur thespians gathered together in preparation for their production. The image features Quince, Snout, Flute, Snug, Starveling, and the inimitable Bottom, who all embody the spirit of Shakespearean drama with their earnest expressions and period costumes. The scene unfolds in a quaint, rustic setting, with the men gathered around a wooden table, their faces illuminated by the warm glow of a single lamp. Quince, the director, stands at the head of the table, holding a script and offering guidance to his eager cast. Snout, the tinker, sits to his left, while Flute, the bellows-mender, leans in intently to the discussion. Snug, the joiner, and Starveling, the tailor, listen attentively, their eyes fixed on Quince. And then there's Bottom, the weaver, who gazes off into the distance, lost in thought or perhaps already relishing the role he is about to play. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of amateur Shakespearean theatre at the turn of the 20th century. The men's dedication and enthusiasm are palpable, and the image transports us back in time to an era when the Bard's works were still deeply rooted in the popular imagination. The Midsummer Night's Dream, or another one of Shakespeare's timeless plays, was undoubtedly about to come to life on the makeshift stage, thanks to the passion and hard work of these intrepid actors.
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