Please join us on Facebook
2025 Calendar

Aireborough Historical Society

Contact AHS

Aireborough Historical Society

Contact AHS
Home » Yeadon » Clubs Yeadon » Theatre Royal (Peeps) 1876 – 1915 (3)

Theatre Royal (Peeps) 1876 – 1915 (3)

Peeps c1910 Babes in the Woods

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.
Peeps c1910 Dick Whittington

J42 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.

Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Dick Whittington – c1910

In costume as Dick Whittington and Alice Fitzwarren are Margaret Bailey and Maggie Bailey.

Peeps c1910 Dick Whittington

E037 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.

Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Dick Whittington – c1910

Dick Whittington and Alice Fitzwarren, played by Maggie Bailey (Alice) and Margaret Bailey (Dick).

Peeps c1910 Dick Whittington

J44 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.

Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Dick Whittington – c1910

A young woman Charlotte Marshall who played the part of Lord Dedbroke. 

Peeps c1910 Dick Whittington

J43 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.

Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Dick Whittington – c1910

This is the character of Lord Dedbroke played by Charlotte Marshall.

Peeps c1910 Dick Whittington

X106 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.

Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Dick Whittington – c1910

This is Charlotte Marshall (Mrs Jones) playing the part of Lord Dedbroke.

Peeps c1910 Dick Whittington

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. 

Hartley Harrison Peeps 1910

F840 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.

Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Dick Whittington – c1910

Hartley Harrison appearing as a dame in this production.

Peeps c1910 Unknown Production

X105 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.

Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Unknown Production – c1910

Charlotte Marshall, seen here wearing an elegant gown and hat.

Peeps c1910 Unknown Production

K14 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.

Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Unknown Production – c1910

Evelyn Bailey who frequently acted in local shows and pantomimes.

Peeps c1910 Unknown Production

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.

Peeps c1910 Unknown Production

M040 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.

Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Unknown Production – c1910

Margaret Bailey posing on stage at the Theatre Royal (Peeps).

Peeps c1910 Unknown Production

M041 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.

Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Unknown Production – c1910

Margaret Bailey at the Theatre Royal (Peeps) acting as a male impersonator.

Peeps c1910 Unknown Production

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.

Peeps c1910 Unknown Production

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.

Peeps c1910 Unknown Production

M044 – ‘Peeps’, c1910.

Theatre Royal ‘Peeps’ – Unknown Production – c1910

Wearing evening dress, Margaret Bailey male impersonator.

<< Page 2 Page 4 >>

Consolidated by Jack Brayshaw. 02 August 2021.
Last updated: 18 August 2023 – Photo ID: X105, K14, K15, M040, M041, M042, M043 & M044. 19 January 2023 – All images updated. 02 November 2021 – Photo ID: A152, A041 & M194.

Leave a comment

back to previous page

Early Vehicles