Cartoon, Freddy Leader and Gussy Harris
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Cartoon, Freddy Leader and Gussy Harris
Cartoon, Freddy Leader (right) thinks he will touch up Gussy Harris (left) this Christmas -- a reference to the Drury Lane pantomime season. Frederick C Leader was lessee and manager of Her Majestys Theatre, London. Augustus Harris (1852-1896) was a British actor, dramatist and impresario.
1883
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1883 Augustus Bryan Business Clown Clowns Comedy Dramatist Drury Entracte Fred Freddy Frederick Harris Impresario Lane Lessee Manager Panto Pantomime Performance Season Touch December
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A Merry Pantomime Moment: Freddy Leader and Gussy Harris, 1883 As the Drury Lane pantomime season approached in December 1883, excitement filled the air of London's theatrical world. Frederick C. Leader, the lessee and manager of Her Majesty's Theatre, stood backstage, deep in thought as he watched Gussy Harris, a renowned British actor and impresario, prepare for his entrance. With a painted face and an exaggerated clown costume, Gussy was a master of comedy and humour, always ready to bring laughter and joy to the audience. Freddy Leader, with a mischievous twinkle in his eye, couldn't help but imagine the antics that would unfold during the upcoming pantomime performances. In this playful moment, he reaches out towards Gussy, perhaps planning a touch or a playful prank to lighten the mood before the curtain rose. The camaraderie between the two men, both veterans of the theatrical scene, added to the magic of the holiday season and the enchanting world of pantomime. This charming photograph, taken in 1883, captures the spirit of the Victorian era's theatrical community and the joyous atmosphere of the Drury Lane pantomime season. The image serves as a reminder of the enduring power of live entertainment and the importance of laughter and humour in our lives.
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