Title | Theatre Royal (Peeps) |
Date | 1876 – 1915 |
Location | Yeadon |
Photo ID | E034 |
Comment | Babes in the Woods – The fairy was played by Mabel Robinson, the two babes were sisters Rita Waterhouse on the left and Dorothy Waterhouse on the right. |
J42 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.
Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Dick Whittington – c1910
In costume as Dick Whittington and Alice Fitzwarren are Margaret Bailey and Maggie Bailey.
E037 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.
Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Dick Whittington – c1910
Dick Whittington and Alice Fitzwarren, played by Maggie Bailey (Alice) and Margaret Bailey (Dick).
J44 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.
Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Dick Whittington – c1910
A young woman Charlotte Marshall who played the part of Lord Dedbroke.
J43 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.
Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Dick Whittington – c1910
This is the character of Lord Dedbroke played by Charlotte Marshall.
X106 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.
Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Dick Whittington – c1910
This is Charlotte Marshall (Mrs Jones) playing the part of Lord Dedbroke.
H23 – ‘Peeps’, 1876 – 1915.
Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Dick Whittington – Undated
An undated photograph of Gladys Bailey and Ivy Norris playing fairy attendants in a production of Dick Whittington.
F840 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.
Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Dick Whittington – c1910
Hartley Harrison appearing as a dame in this production.
X105 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.
Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Unknown Production – c1910
Charlotte Marshall, seen here wearing an elegant gown and hat.
K14 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.
Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Unknown Production – c1910
Evelyn Bailey who frequently acted in local shows and pantomimes.
K15 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.
Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Unknown Production – c1910
In this image Evelyn is wearing a head-dress and holding spring flowers. She often appeared in local amateur productions.
M040 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.
Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Unknown Production – c1910
Margaret Bailey posing on stage at the Theatre Royal (Peeps).
M041 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.
Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Unknown Production – c1910
Margaret Bailey at the Theatre Royal (Peeps) acting as a male impersonator.
M042 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.
Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Unknown Production – c1910
Margaret Bailey featured male impersonations as part of her act. A few women became famous in Music Halls with this kind of performance, notably Vesta Tilley who made the song “Burlington Bertie” famous.
M043 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.
Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Unknown Production – c1910
Margaret Bailey often performed as a male impersonator but is seen here in women’s wear.
M044 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.
Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Unknown Production – c1910
Wearing evening dress, Margaret Bailey male impersonator.