Farcical Collection

Rookery Nook by Ben Travers
Promotional postcard for Rookery Nook by Ben Travers. First produced at the Kings Theatre, Southsea, 21st June and the Aldwych Theatre

Half Past Eight by P Rubens and C H Bovill
Promotional postcard for Half Past Eight, One of those Musical Things by Paul Rubens & C. H. Bovill; music Paul Rubens. First produced at the Comedy Theatre on 10th August 1916

Lew Lakes Colossal Comedy Company of Comedians
Promotional postcard for Lew Lakes Colossal Comedy Company of Comedians. Popular music hall sketch company set up by Lew Lake (1874-1939)

Costume design for Figaro, from The Marriage of Figaro
GIA938509 Costume design for Figaro, from The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, c.1880 (colour litho) by Italian School

When the Germans have fun (colour litho)
2809116 When the Germans have fun (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: When the Germans have fun)

Militarist nostalgia in Germany (colour litho)
2809077 Militarist nostalgia in Germany (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Militarist nostalgia in Germany)

Miss Roberts as Ethel Sportington in Morocco Bound
Miss Roberts as the Hon Ethel Sportington in Morocco Bound, a farcical musical comedy Date: 1890s

Oh! Susannah! a farcical comedy by Mark Ambient, first produced at the Eden Theatre, Brighton, in 1897, starring Louie Freear as the maid Date: late 19th century

The JP, the successful farcical comedy by Fenton Mackay, The Strand Theatre, London, Edward Lyttons Company Date: circa 1900s

The Kettle Hooting the Porridge-Pot, published by P. J. Leatherhead in 1782
NCO191214 The Kettle Hooting the Porridge-Pot, published by P.J. Leatherhead in 1782 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815)

Girl dressed as a clown (colour photo)
3095945 Girl dressed as a clown (colour photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl dressed as a clown. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Polisportiva dei Grassi, an interesting meeting, which was held in Vigevano (Pavia)... (colour litho)
2809187 The Polisportiva dei Grassi, an interesting meeting, which was held in Vigevano (Pavia)... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Tragicomic travel adventure, two newlyweds on a wedding trip who for fear jump from a moving train (Colour Litho)
2815397 Tragicomic travel adventure, two newlyweds on a wedding trip who for fear jump from a moving train (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Illustration for Till Eulenspiegel Story by Richard Strauss (1864-1949) c
CHT163694 Illustration for Till Eulenspiegel Story by Richard Strauss (1864-1949) c.1860-80 (colour litho) by Offterdinger

Polcinello invalided with gout (pen & ink on paper)
CTS413034 Polcinello invalided with gout (pen & ink on paper) by Ghezzi, Pier Leone (1674-1755); 26.8x34.9 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Puccio d Aniello)

Over the Garden Wall (photo)
724569 Over the Garden Wall (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Over the Garden Wall. Humorous postcard. Caption reads: Grand finale)

The Kettle Hooting the Porridge-Pot, pub. 1782 (hand coloured engraving)
2962470 The Kettle Hooting the Porridge-Pot, pub. 1782 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Man watching a woman dress (b / w photo)
3095927 Man watching a woman dress (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man watching a woman dress. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

and would st thou turn the vile Reproach on me
NCO189797 and would st thou turn the vile Reproach on me? published by Hannah Humphrey in 1807 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

Man bringing a bouquet to a dressing woman (colour photo)
3095932 Man bringing a bouquet to a dressing woman (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man bringing a bouquet to a dressing woman)

The Exposure of Cherubino, scene from The Marriage of Figaro
GIA938511 The Exposure of Cherubino, scene from The Marriage of Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (colour litho) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le nozze di Figaro)

Farce staged c. 1600 at the Theatre of the Hotel de Bourgogne (engraving)
CHT336955 Farce staged c.1600 at the Theatre of the Hotel de Bourgogne (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Man with discarded clothing (colour litho)
3096352 Man with discarded clothing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man with discarded clothing. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Costume design for the Count Almaviva, from The Marriage of Figaro
GIA938507 Costume design for the Count Almaviva, from The Marriage of Figaro, 1905 (gouache on paper) by Caramba, Luigi Sapelli (1865-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le nozze di Figaro)

The Girl from Kays by Owen Hall
Date: 1904

Theres Millions In It! Tivoli Theatre, Hull
Theres Millions In It! a musical farcical comedy at the Tivoli Theatre, Hull -- Polly swears! 1923

Our Flat, a farcical comedy, Palace Theatre, Newark
Our Flat, a farcical comedy, at the Palace Theatre, Newark. circa 1900s

Eva Moore as Eliza, in Sandy and his Eliza, Cambridge
Eva Moore as Eliza, in a farcical comedy, Sandy and his Eliza, by H V Esmond, at the New Theatre, Cambridge. 1912

The Brass Bottle, a farcical play by F Anstey, at the Pleasure Gardens Theatre, Folkestone, previously at The Vaudeville Theatre, Mr Arthur Hardys Company

In Dahomey by Jesse A Shipp
In Dahomey by Jesse A. Shipp; music Will Marion Cook et. al. First produced in England at the Shaftesbury Theatre, 16th May 1903

Hobsons Choice by Harold Brighouse
Promotional postcard for Hobsons Choice by Harold Brighouse. First produced in England at the Apollo Theatre, 22nd June 1916. The story is set in Salford in 1880

Carrie Moore rehearsing for The Dairymaids
Carrie Moore, actress, rehearsing for the farcical musical comedy, The Dairymaids. Date: circa 1906

Mark E. Swans latest farcical success, the effervescent ecstasy, Whose baby are you? a splendid cast present this fantastic farce. Date c1900

Joan Morgan in Adam and Eva by Bolton and Middleton
Adam and Eva by Guy Bolton and George Middleton. First produced in England at the Little Theatre, London, on 13 April 1925. The Brilliant Farcical Comedy

Whos The Lady by Jose Levy
Promotional postcard for Whos The Lady By Jose Levy from La Presidente by Maurice Hennequin & Pierre Veber. (Theatre du Palais Royal, Paris, 27th November 1912)

Servants Wanted by Will Onda
Promotional postcard for Servants Wanted. First known production at the Chatham Palace of Varieties, 27th March 1905. A music hall sketch For Will Ondas Company

Sergeant Brue by Owen Hall
Promotional flyer for Sergeant Brue by Owen Hall; music Liza Lehmann. First produced at the Strand Theatre, 10th December 1904

A Prodigal Father by Glen Macdonough
Promotional postcard for A Prodigal Father by Glen Macdonough. First produced at His Majestys Theatre, Aberdeen, 12th September 1904 as Joness Jaunt. Lilford Arthurs Co. supporting Charles Collette

Morocco Bound by Arthur Branscombe
Front and back pages of a promotional flyer for Morocco Bound, a light farcical Edwardian musical comedy in two acts by Arthur Branscombe, with music by F. Osmond Carr and lyrics by Adrian Ross

Dr Knock by Jules Romains
Reverse of promotional postcard for Dr Knock, by Jules Romains with a review of the play in French, English, German and Italian. Date: circa 1925

The Knock by Jules Romains
Promotional postcard for Dr Knock by Jules Romains, translated into English by Harley Granville-Barker. Date: circa 1925

The Kiss Call by Fred Thomson
Promotional postcard for The Kiss Call by Fred Thomson from Le Coup de Telephone, a farce, by Paul Gavault and Georges Beer; music Ivan Caryll. First produced at the Gaiety Theatre, 8th October 1919

Its A Girl by Austin Melford
Promotional flyer for Its A Girl by Austin Melford First produced at the Strand Theatre, 22nd December 1931. Touring to Opera House, Cork, 25/4/1932. The image of the squalling baby is repeated

It Pays to Advertise by Roi Cooper Megru & Walter Hackett
Promotional postcard for It Pays To Advertise by Roi Cooper Megru & Walter Hackett. First produced in England, at the Gaiety Theatre, Hastings, 21st January and Aldwych Theatre, 1st February 1924

His Fatal Beauty by Arthur Shirley
Promotional postcard for His Fatal Beauty by Arthur Shirley; lyrics and sketches by H. Chance Newton &c.; music John Crook &c. First produced Metropole Theatre, Camberwell, 27th April 1903

High Spirits by Lechmere Worrall. First produced at the Kursaal Theatre Bexhill, 19th August 1915. Date: 1915

Have a Plunge by George Ray
Promotional postcard for Have A Plunge revue by George Ray; music Burton Manning. First produced at the Royalty Theatre, Chester, 1st March 1915. Ray Brothers Present Londons Latest Water Revue

Havana by George Grossmith and Graham Hill
Havana by George Grossmith Junior and Graham Hill; music Leslie Stuart. First produced at the Gaiety Theatre, 25th April 1908. This image is for the tour to Market Hall, Redhill, 16th September 1910

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"Farcical Fun: A Hilarious Journey through Comedy and Chaos" Step into the world of farce with these uproarious productions. From the classic Rookery Nook by Ben Travers to the side-splitting Half Past Eight by P Rubens and C H Bovill, prepare for non-stop laughter. Join us on a wild ride as we delve into Hanky Panky by Hartley Carrick and Wortley David, where mistaken identities lead to outrageous situations. And don't miss The Girl in the Taxi by F Fenn and A Wimperis, a rib-tickling tale of love gone wrong. Beware the perils of sitting on a freshly-painted park bench - it's not just your clothes that will be colorful. But fear not, because Lew Lakes Colossal Comedy Company of Comedians is here to tickle your funny bone with their hilarious antics. Marvel at the stunning costume design for Figaro from The Marriage of Figaro, where elegance meets comedy in this timeless opera. And get ready for some German humor with "When the Germans have fun" - a riotous color litho that will leave you in stitches. Indulge in militarist nostalgia in Germany as we explore another captivating color litho filled with comedic moments. Miss Roberts shines as Ethel Sportington in Morocco Bound, bringing her impeccable comedic timing to this farcical masterpiece. Oh. Susannah. Mark Ambient's farcical comedy takes center stage at Eden Theatre - get ready for an evening filled with laughs galore. And let's not forget about The JP, Fenton Mackay's successful farcical comedy that has London audiences rolling in aisles. So grab your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable journey through hilarity and chaos. Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt – because when it comes to farce, there's no shortage of absurdity and amusement.