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George Alexander Collection

George Alexander, a name that resonates with the rich history of British theatre

Background imageGeorge Alexander Collection: Listening to Sir James Barrie read The Admirable Crichton on Wyndhams roof in 1912 (photo)

Listening to Sir James Barrie read The Admirable Crichton on Wyndhams roof in 1912 (photo)
559997 Listening to Sir James Barrie read The Admirable Crichton on Wyndhams roof in 1912 (photo) by English Photographer

Background imageGeorge Alexander Collection: English actors George Alexander and Irene Vanbrugh in a profuction of Arthur Wing Pineros play His

English actors George Alexander and Irene Vanbrugh in a profuction of Arthur Wing Pineros play His House in Order at St
6014082 English actors George Alexander and Irene Vanbrugh in a profuction of Arthur Wing Pineros play His House in Order at St Jamess Theatre, London (litho) by Sheldon

Background imageGeorge Alexander Collection: George Alexander, actor (photo)

George Alexander, actor (photo)
583904 George Alexander, actor (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Alexander)

Background imageGeorge Alexander Collection: Col. Reid, M. P. for Windsor, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Col. Reid, M. P. for Windsor, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Col. Reid, M.P. for Windsor, 1845. Portrait of George Alexander Reid, Esq. of Bulstrode Park, Bucks...a Colonel in the Army, at present commanding the 2nd Regiment of Life Guards

Background imageGeorge Alexander Collection: Vicar & Moses, August 8, 1784. August 8, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Vicar & Moses, August 8, 1784. August 8, 1784. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Vicar & Moses, August 8, 1784

Background imageGeorge Alexander Collection: Frontispiece, from A Lecture on Heads by George Alexander Stevens, April 1808

Frontispiece, from A Lecture on Heads by George Alexander Stevens, April 1808
Frontispiece, from " A Lecture on Heads" by George Alexander Stevens, April 1808

Background imageGeorge Alexander Collection: Sir G. Macfarren. c1884, (1895). Artist: Alexander Bassano

Sir G. Macfarren. c1884, (1895). Artist: Alexander Bassano
Sir G. Macfarren. c1884, (1895). George Alexander Macfarren (1813-1887), English composer and musicologist. From The Musical Educator, Volume III by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C. & E. C

Background imageGeorge Alexander Collection: George Alexander, British actor and theatre manager, as Faust, 1887. Artist: Ernest Barraud

George Alexander, British actor and theatre manager, as Faust, 1887. Artist: Ernest Barraud
George Alexander, British actor and theatre manager, as Faust, 1887. A photograph from The Theatre, A Monthly Review, Volume X, July to December, 1887, Carson & Comerford, London, 1887

Background imageGeorge Alexander Collection: Sir George Alexander (1858-1918), theatrical actor-manager, 1911-1912. Artist: Alfred Ellis & Walery

Sir George Alexander (1858-1918), theatrical actor-manager, 1911-1912. Artist: Alfred Ellis & Walery
Sir George Alexander (1858-1918), theatrical actor-manager, 1911-1912. Considered an avant-garde performer, Alexander spent some years in Henry Irvings company

Background imageGeorge Alexander Collection: Sir George Alexander, English actor and theatre manager, 1901. Artist: Ellis & Walery

Sir George Alexander, English actor and theatre manager, 1901. Artist: Ellis & Walery
Sir George Alexander, English actor and theatre manager, 1901

Background imageGeorge Alexander Collection: George Alexander MacFarren, composer, 1881

George Alexander MacFarren, composer, 1881. MacFarren (1813-1887) was Principal of the Royal Academy of Music, Professor of Music at Cambridge University and conductor at Covent Garden

Background imageGeorge Alexander Collection: George Alexander in If I were King, c1902. Artist: Ellis & Walery

George Alexander in If I were King, c1902. Artist: Ellis & Walery
George Alexander in If I were King, c1902. English actor and manager George Alexander (1858-1918) in a play set in the 15th century

Background imageGeorge Alexander Collection: George Alexander (1858-1918), English theatrical actor-manager

George Alexander (1858-1918), English theatrical actor-manager. Alexander as Orlando in Shakespeares As You Like It. Considered an avant-garde performer

Background imageGeorge Alexander Collection: Title page, from A Lecture on Heads by George Alexander Stevens, April 1808

Title page, from A Lecture on Heads by George Alexander Stevens, April 1808
Title page, from " A Lecture on Heads" by George Alexander Stevens, April 1808


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George Alexander, a name that resonates with the rich history of British theatre. From his early days as an actor to becoming a renowned theatre manager, George Alexander's contributions to the world of performing arts are truly remarkable. In 1912, captured in a timeless photograph, we see George Alexander engrossed in Sir James Barrie's captivating narration of The Admirable Crichton on Wyndham's roof. His passion for storytelling evident in every line etched on his face. Another lithograph showcases English actors George Alexander and Irene Vanbrugh in Arthur Wing Pinero's play His House in Order at St James's Theatre. Their chemistry on stage is palpable, bringing life to the characters and leaving audiences spellbound. But George Alexander was more than just an actor; he had a knack for management too. As Col. Reid, M. P. For Windsor in 1845, he displayed leadership qualities that would later shape his career as a theatre manager. Delving further into history, we discover an intriguing depiction from August 8th, 1784 - Vicar & Moses by Thomas Rowlandson. This artwork hints at the diverse influences that may have shaped George Alexander's artistic sensibilities throughout time. A frontispiece from A Lecture on Heads by George Alexander Stevens takes us back to April 1808 when intellectual pursuits were intertwined with theatrical endeavors, and is here that we catch glimpses of the multifaceted nature of this enigmatic figure named George Alexander. Moving forward through time brings us face-to-face with Sir G. Macfarren c1884 (1895) portrayed by artist Alexander Bassano – another testament to the breadth of talent encompassed within this name. One cannot overlook Ernest Barraud's portrayal as Faust in 1887 – capturing both his versatility as an actor and his ability to embody complex characters effortlessly.