Troupe Collection

Dee Dee Wilde, Dancer with Pans People Dance Troupe, which performs on BBC Television Programme, Top of the Pops, pictured dancing The Do, Mirror Studios, London, Friday 20th June 1975

Members of Pans People Dance Troupe, model lingerie for the Mirror, Studio Pix, London, 28th October 1974. Pictured, dancers Louise Clarke, Dee Dee Wilde and Cherry Gillespie

Dolly Sisters and chorus in Diamond tableaux
The Dolly Sisters wearing creations by Jean Patou and chorus in the tableaux La Mine Diamants (Diamond Mine), Paris En Fleurs, Casino de Paris, Paris, 1925 1925

Pilgrims Depart / Chaucer
The Canterbury Pilgrims depart the Tabard Inn, Southwark and head away from London into Kent

The Leslie Girls dance troupe - Ella, Dris, Ann, Joyce, Gladys, Georgina, Dulcie, Tlly, Winnie and Kitty. Date: circa 1910

A Concert behind the Lines by Fortunino Matania
Somewhere in France - a concert behind the lines. A concert troupe or divisional entertainment company often made up of a mix of professional and amateur actors

Kaufmann Lady Cycle Troupe refined trick cyclists. One bicycle in photograph with the lady cyclists wearing ruched shorts to the knee, long sleeved blouses, tights and flat shoes

Young girls in a Morris Dance troupe in Eccles Date: circa 1977

The Boganny Troupe, otherwise known as The Lunatic Bakers. The five members rest their chins on the rungs of a ladder and pull faces for the camera

Otora San - Lukushima Troupe - Japanese Entertainers on tour in Great Britain. Date: 1904

Basque Dancing Men
A troupe of male dancers from the Basque region (Pyrenees), France. Date: 1930s

The Promenade Percies
A motorcycle acrobat troupe called The Promenade Percies practise their act involving balance on a trapeze attached to the bike

Thakeham May Day Celebrations - about 1947
Man with accordion and another with a hobby horse lead several Morris dancers through the streets to the amusement of spectators. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No

Turkish Zeibek warriors - Izmir, Turkey. Zeibeks or sometimes Zeybeks were irregular militia and guerilla fighters living in the Aegean Region of the Ottoman Empire. Date: 1901

Kaufmann Trick cyclist at the London Hippodrome, 1901
Photograph of one of the Kaufmann troupe performing a bicycle trick at the London Hippodrome, September 1901

Kaufmann Trick Cyclists at the London Hippodrome, 1901
Photograph of two of the Kaufmann troupe performing a bicycle trick at the London Hippodrome, September 1901

A group of Albertina Rasch girls, 1928
A group of Albertina Rasch dancing girls, 1928 Date: 1928

Cover of Dance Magazine, Sept 1930 showing a chorus line
Cover of Dance Magazine, September 1930 showing a chorus line. Artwork by Rita Leach Date: 1930

Signorita Galetti and her troupe of the worlds greatest performing monkeys. Date c1892

British Army Pierrot Troupe - WWI
British Army Pierrot Troupe, from the British Expeditionary Force of 1917 Date: 1917

USA History: The troop of Colonel Cody (Buffalo Bill). 1. The Post Relay - 2. The Buffalo Hunt in the Wild West - 3
5313593 USA History: The troop of Colonel Cody (Buffalo Bill). 1. The Post Relay - 2. The Buffalo Hunt in the Wild West - 3. The Lasso Wild Chavals - 4. The Red Skins Warrior Iness - 5

A troupe of travellers, 1850
3480128 A troupe of travellers, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a troupe of travellers making their way through rural Switzerland. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Fair theater, 1869. Creator: Charles Rochussen
Fair theater, 1869

Theatre Scene in a City Garden, 1753-1811. Creator: Bernhard Heinrich Thier
Theatre Scene in a City Garden, 1753-1811

Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Lee Sherman, Radio City Music Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1947

Premier panneau sans texte : "La Danse". c1900. Creator: Jules Cheret
Premier panneau sans texte : "La Danse". c1900. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Les Danseuses, between 1905 et 1909. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Les Danseuses, between 1905 and 1909

Grimaces et misère - Les Saltimbanques, 1888. Creator: Fernand Pelez
Grimaces et misere - Les Saltimbanques, 1888

Scène de la comédie italienne jouée par une troupe d'enfants, between 1704 and 1706. Creator: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Scene de la comedie italienne jouee par une troupe d'enfants, between 1704 and 1706

Scène de la comédie italienne jouée par une troupe d'enfants, between 1704 and 1706. Creator: Jean-Antoine Watteau
Scene de la comedie italienne jouee par une troupe d'enfants, between 1704 and 1706

Troupe de comédiens italiens (les Gelosi ?), c1580. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Troupe de comediens italiens (les Gelosi ?), c1580

C H Schafers Midget Circus Troupe - Munich
circa 1910s

The Demon Machine Dance performed by the Bodenwieser Ensemble during a summer season in London, 1929 Date: 1929

Actors from the Commedia dell Arte (oil on canvas)
LST204444 Actors from the Commedia dell Arte (oil on canvas) by Lambrechts, Jan Baptist (1680-1731); 42x37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Cliff Richard with the dancers Pans People. Cliff Richard was voted Mr. Valentine 1971. 12th February 1971

Pans People dance troupe, Tesco Fashion Feature, December 1976

The Vernon Girls, singing and dance group, pictured trying out Hula hoops during rehearsals ahead of their appearance on ATV show Oh Boy, 1st October 1958

Two girls from the Chaludis act perform in the street at Hammersmith, London. 13th January 1953

The famous Tiller Girls dance troupe performing one of their high-kicking routines, May 1960

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

Three of the six girls who together have become televisions most popular dancers under the name of " Pans People"

Dr White Eyes Littlehampton Royal Court Minstrels
Dr White Eyes Littlehampton Royal Court Black Diamond Minstrels - Minstrel Troupe comprising Dr White Eyes himself in academic robes and holding a banjo (one eye white, one black), two jovial ladies

Members of the Ballet Montmartre pose for artist, Harrogate
Members of the Ballet Montmartre (on tour in the UK as part of an all-French Variety Bill) pose for Hungarian Artist Jean-Georges Simon in Harrogate

The first troupe of the Moscow Art Theatre, Russia, 1900. The Moscow Art Theatre was founded by Constantin Stanislavski and Vladimir Nemirovich-Danchenko in 1898

Pans People dancers Louise Clark, Babs Lord, Dee Dee Wilde wearing body jewellery

Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia as a cadet sailor
Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia (1904-1918) (third from right) with his troupe of sailor cadets'. Date: circa 1913

Finnish Gymnasts
A team of female gymnasts from Finland, touring the UK with a gymnastic display. Date: 1933

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The world of entertainment is filled with vibrant and talented troupes, each showcasing their unique skills and captivating audiences worldwide. From the glamorous Dolly Sisters and chorus in Diamond tableaux to the mesmerizing performances by The Leslie Girls dance troupe, these ensembles have left an indelible mark on the stage. In a nod to history, we witness the enchanting Pilgrims Depart as they bring Chaucer's tales to life through their graceful movements. Meanwhile, Members of Pans People Dance Troupe stun as they model lingerie for the Mirror, Studio Pix, proving that versatility knows no bounds. Amongst these remarkable performers stands Dee Dee Wilde, a dancer with Pans People Dance Troupe who exudes elegance and passion with every step she takes. And let us not forget about the Kaufmann Lady Cycle Troupe; their synchronized routines leave spectators in awe while pushing boundaries of what is possible on two wheels. Even during times of turmoil like war, art prevails. A Concert behind the Lines by Fortunino Matania showcases how music can heal wounds and uplift spirits amidst chaos. Similarly, young girls in a Morris Dance troupe from Eccles remind us that tradition lives on through generations. Traveling across continents brings us face-to-face with cultural diversity as we encounter Otora San - Lukushima Troupe - Japanese Entertainers. Their colorful costumes and intricate choreography transport us to far-off lands brimming with wonder. Closer to home but equally captivating are Thakeham May Day Celebrations circa 1947 where laughter fills the air as locals come together to revel in merriment and celebrate community spirit. Last but certainly not least is The Boganny Troupe; their energy radiates off stage as they captivate audiences night after night with their electrifying performances that push boundaries beyond imagination.