Rehearsals Collection

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise at rehearsals for a Christmas special. Thames TV, Teddington. Pictured with Nanette Newman. 28th November 1983

Soldiers Complete Final Rehearsal Ahead of the Queens Birthday Parade
The soldiers line off. Almost fifteen hundred soldiers and officers and 300 military horses, performed precision drill and pageantry to music by the Household Division Bands & Corps of Drums

Ballet dancers Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn rehearsing Marguerite and Armand at Covent Garden, London, 12th March 1963

A Rehearsal of the Wild West show
A series of sketches by Ralph Cleaver of rehearsals for Colonel Codys " Wild West" show at Olympia, including Sioux braves racing horses, cow girls and cowboys

The Windmill Theatre, 1940
Eric Woodburn, seated at the piano, rehearses along with the girls of the Revudeville company at the Windmill Theatre, London. 1940

Margot and Rudolf in "Pelleas et Melisande". A photocall was held for the new
Margot and Rudolf in " Pelleas et Melisande". A photocall was held for the new Roland Petit ballet, " Pelleas et Melisande"

Boom
Pictured are The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery performing in the Castle Arena, Windsor. Soldiers from the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment

Joan Armatrading with the cast of Hair at rehearsals. 23rd June 1970

Royal Salute
Pictured from within Buckingham Palace is an element of The Prince of Wales takeing a Royal Salute from the Household Cavalry Regiment, in front of Buckingham Palace, following the Colonels Review

Aladdin Panto Dress Rehearsal at the Palace Theatre, Manchester. Des O Connor (Aladdin) and Mary Hewing (Genie of the Ring). December 1965

Anthony Quayle and Barbara Jefford rehearsing production of Othello - 16 March 1954

Rehearsals for new musical Cabaret, which opens at the Palace Theatre, London (on February 28th), Monday 22nd January 1968. Our Picture Shows

A rehearsal of "Flesh to a Tiger", a West Indian play which is to have its
A rehearsal of " Flesh to a Tiger", a West Indian play which is to have its premiere at the Royal Court Theatre on May 21st. Pictured, Cleo Laine who plays " Della". 20th May 1958

Cliff Richard rehearsing a dance routine for his new film "Wonderful Life"
Cliff Richard rehearsing a dance routine for his new film " Wonderful Life". Watching the effect of their dancing in a large mirror are Cliff Richard, and Susan Hampshire at extreme right

Actor Richard Chamberlain pictured at Birmingham Repertory Theatre during rehearsals for Hamlet in which Chamberlain plays the lead role. Chamberlain pictured with Yoricks skull. 15th February 1969

Actor Richard Chamberlain in the role of Hamlet at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre. With him, actress Gemma Jones in the role of Ophelia. 14th March 1969

Richard Chamberlain is to star in a BBC 2 colour production of the Henry James play " The Portrait of a Lady". His leading lady will be Suzanne Neve

Zsa Zsa Gabor meets The Beatles. Picture taken at The London Palladium, during rehearsals for " A Night of 100 Stars". A Charity performance

The Green Howards rehearsing for their march through Middlesbrough. 24th February 1981

The Palladium Tiller Girls rehearsed the dance routine at the Paddington Boys Club, Harrow Road, London. They will appear on TV in place of the Toppers who are rehearsing for the Royal visit to Lime

Pictured at rehearsals for Chekhovs Three Sisters Marianne Faithfull, Avril Elgar and Glenda Jackson. 7th April 1967

State Visit of The President of The Republic of Colombia rehearsal
Pictured are the Grenadier Guard s, Guard of Honour arriving at Buckingham Palace during a rehearsal for the Colombian State Visit

Armed Forces Provide Glittering Ceremony for State Opening of Parliament
1st Battalion Irish Guards accompanied by the Band of the Regiment and the Corps of Drums provide a Guard of Honour at the House of Lords for the State Opening of Parliament

Early Morning Rehearsal for State Opening of Parliament
The Major General Commanding the Household Division along with his entourage prove the route prior to the State Opening of Parliament

Laurence Olivier and Dorothy Tutin
Laurence Olivier (1907-1989) and Dorothy Tutin (1930-2001), British actors, during rehearsals for John Osborne's play The Entertainer. Date: 10 April 1957

Rehearsals, c. 1912 (w / c on paper)
701224 Rehearsals, c.1912 (w/c on paper) by Fortescue-Brickdale, Eleanor (1871-1945); 33x21.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Sarah Colegrave Fine Art

Rehearsing for the Pantomime at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1611540 Rehearsing for the Pantomime at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rehearsing for the Pantomime at the Crystal Palace)

The Hoffman Girls in rehearsals
The Hoffman Girls, the dance troupe founded, managed and choreographed by Gertrude Hoffman, pictured in rehearsals for Leap Year which had had a successful run at the London Hippodrome

The Violinist, Study for The Rehearsal, c. 1879
877042 The Violinist, Study for The Rehearsal, c.1879 (charcoal with white chalk on blue-grey laid paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 43.5x30.3 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute

The Village Choir at Rehearsal (engraving)
1626089 The Village Choir at Rehearsal (engraving) by Ridley, Matthew White (1837-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Village Choir at Rehearsal)

Rehearsing for the Pantomime (engraving)
1590822 Rehearsing for the Pantomime (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rehearsing for the Pantomime)

The Grand Military Tattoo rehearsed for the Jubilee at Windsor Castle (engraving)
1597571 The Grand Military Tattoo rehearsed for the Jubilee at Windsor Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nicholas Nickleby - The Rehearsal (engraving)
2563249 Nicholas Nickleby - The Rehearsal (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 13x9 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Published by W.A)

Rehearsing for the Diamond Jubilee Procession (litho)
1036928 Rehearsing for the Diamond Jubilee Procession (litho) by Townsend, Frederick Henry (1868-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rehearsing for the Diamond Jubilee Procession)

Rehearsing for the performance (colour litho)
668581 Rehearsing for the performance (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rehearsing for the performance)

Rehearsing for the Pantomime at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving)
1622209 Rehearsing for the Pantomime at Drury-Lane Theatre (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rehearsing for the Pantomime at Drury-Lane Theatre)

A Morning Rehearsal at Her Majestys Theatre (engraving)
1588301 A Morning Rehearsal at Her Majestys Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Morning Rehearsal at Her Majestys Theatre)

Preparing for the Pantomime (engraving)
1590157 Preparing for the Pantomime (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the Pantomime)

Signor Verdis New Opera (engraving)
1604043 Signor Verdis New Opera (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signor Verdis New Opera. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 18 February 1893)

Rehearsing in the Green Room (chromolitho)
1062349 Rehearsing in the Green Room (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rehearsing in the Green Room, Mrs Siddons and her Father, Old Roger Kemble)

A Rehearsal of the Wild West Show at Olympia, 1902 (pen and w / c on paper) (b / w photo)
ILN147906 A Rehearsal of the Wild West Show at Olympia, 1902 (pen and w/c on paper) (b/w photo) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); The Illustrated London News Picture Library, London

A New Opera, Undress Rehearsal (engraving)
1058646 A New Opera, Undress Rehearsal (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Opera, Undress Rehearsal)

Rehearsing for the Christmas Pantomimes, Drilling the Troops (engraving)
1063297 Rehearsing for the Christmas Pantomimes, Drilling the Troops (engraving) by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rehearsals for Royal Show, at the Palladium, London. Pictured, Des O Connor. 8th May 1968

Des O Connor during rehearsals for the Royal Variety Performance, at the Palladium, London, 17th November 1968. Desobit

Behind the scenes during rehearsals for "Sunday Night at the London Palladium"
Behind the scenes during rehearsals for " Sunday Night at the London Palladium" at the London Palladium. Pictured, comedian Des O Connor and Jackie Irwin, who is in the chorus

Rehearsals for "A Special Royal Performance"at the Palladium, London
Rehearsals for " A Special Royal Performance" at the Palladium, London. Pictured, Des O Connor and the McGregor Brothers. 12th May 1968. Desobit

Day nursery theatre. Actors to give New Year performance to mothers. The Guildford (Surrey) Day Nursery children, ages two to five, having the final rehearsal with their own orchestral accompaniment

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In the world of performances, they can the backbone that ensures a flawless execution. Whether it's soldiers preparing for the Queen's Birthday Parade or ballet dancers Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn perfecting their moves in "Marguerite, " these dedicated individuals understand the importance of practice. Travel back to 1940, where The Windmill Theatre comes alive with energy as performers gather for another rehearsal. This iconic venue witnessed countless hours of hard work and dedication from talented artists who aimed to captivate audiences night after night. Meanwhile, in a different setting, a wild west show takes shape through meticulous rehearsals. Cowboys and cowgirls fine-tune their skills, ensuring an unforgettable spectacle filled with daring stunts and thrilling moments. Switching gears to comedy legends Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, we find them immersed in preparations for a Christmas special. These comedic geniuses know that rehearsing is key to delivering laughter-inducing sketches that will warm hearts during the festive season. Rehearsals offer more than just practicing lines or steps; they foster camaraderie among performers as they collaborate towards a common goal. Each repetition brings them closer to perfection while allowing room for creativity and innovation. As Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise continue their Christmas special rehearsals - scene after scene - anticipation builds among both cast members and fans alike. Their chemistry shines through each run-through, promising an evening full of joyous entertainment when the final performance arrives. From soldiers marching proudly on parade grounds to ballet dancers gracefully gliding across stages, every performer understands that success lies within those countless hours spent rehearsing, and is here where dreams take shape, talent blossoms into brilliance, and magic happens before our very eyes.