The Bell Shakespeare Company leased the Athenaeum Theatre for plays performed in Melbourne for its 1993 season. The company toured the productions in Sydney, Adelaide and Canberra, commencing on 26 March and ending on 24 July. All plays were directed by John Bell and he usually took the leading role. The plays were Romeo and Juliet, Richard lll, Hamlet. The music was composed by Nigel Westlake.Performances of Shakespearean plays have been held at the Athenaeum over many years. The Bell Shakespeare Company performed several times at the Athenaeum Theatre. The company was founded in 1990.Paper brochure, black and white cover, 55 pages, includes photographs of scenes from the plays and photographs of the actors.bell shakespeare company, 1993 season, john bell, nigel westlate

Digital copies of two photographs of unknown people playing tennis at Mountain Lodge in Marysville in 1971.Digital copies of two photographs of unknown people playing tennis at Mountain Lodge in Marysville in 1971.marysville, victoria, australia, mountain lodge, accommodation, photograph

Internees at Camp 13 relaxing playing chess in their barracks.Black and white photograph of 7 men. 3 men at front left table playing chess. Men are in the barrackscamp 13, internees playing chess

The Sunbury Football Club, known as 'The Swifts' was formed in 1897 and the early matches were probably played on Munro's which was a stretch of land bounded by Evans, Barkly, O'Shanassy and Shields Streets. Later land adjacent to the railway line, now Sunbury Shopping Centre was where football was played until Clark Oval was opened in 1953. Since then it has been the town's main sporting venue and the site for the annual show and other events. In this photograph the football match is being played on the Clark Oval with the clubrooms visible in the background. The Sunbury Football Club is one of a number of sports clubs established vin Sunbury.A non-digital black and white photograph of a football match being played on an oval. The clubrooms are visible in the distance.sunbury football club, clark oval, "the swifts'

Tilly Aston playing a reed organ, often referred to as a harmonium. An unidentified woman sits next to the organ. In this informal shot a middle-aged Tilly is wearing a checked jacket with white collared blouse and long skirt. The organ has a number of photographs upon it and appears to be in someone's lounge room.B/W photograph of Tilly Aston playing organtilly aston, association for the blind

During the 1950's a childhood game called 'knucklebones' was played by primary school girls. At least 2 people were required to play sitting opposite each other and going through the 'moves' (throwing the bones up from the back of your hand, picking up a bone from the floor and catching the others), using 5 knucklebones, as listed on written instruction that came with a coloured plastic version mass produced and with instructions.During the 1950's games were played that required natural substances but increasingly extending to commercial equivalents. Two white knuckle bones from a sheep, used to play the game 'knuckle bones'knucklebones. children's games. primary school. 1950's

WHS students playing volleyball on school grounds. Colin Banks, Bruce Leister, Tom Hill, Peter Krombach, Allan Armand, ?, Nick HolodCopy of black and white photograph of boys playing volleyball on the outside courts, mounted on board.williamstown high school, volleyball, 1973

Doug Edwards playing basketball with Gippsland Lightening team Lakes Entrance Victoria. Black and white photograph showing Doug Edwards playing basketball with Gippsland Lightening team Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, schools, basketball, recreation

A colour photograph of an unknown group of people playing croquet at Mountain Lodge in Marysville that was taken in October 1993.A colour photograph of an unknown group of people playing croquet at Mountain Lodge in Marysville that was taken in October 1993.Mountain Lodge - Marysville - Oct. '93marysville, victoria, australia, mountain lodge, accommodation, photograph, croquet

Pack of playing cards featuring a Melbourne A class tram, No. 235 turning from Gisborne St into Victoria Parade. See item 6855 for a similar set of cards printed in British Hong Kong.Shows the use of a Melbourne tram on a souvenir.Pack of playing cards, wrapped, printed with a photo of an A class tram on one side.melbourne, trams, a class, tram 235, playing cards

A 52 playing card set (plus two jokers) with large print numbers and suit types. Playing cards with William Grant's Scotch Whiskey printed on back and numbers and suit in large print in paper packet. recreation equipment, games

A group of males play a game of blind cricket, possibly on the front lawn of the RVIB buildings in St Kilda Road. Three fieldsmen stand close, as a bowler prepares to underarm throw towards a man holding a bat. Behind a small box, acting as a wicket, another male partially crouches with his arms outstretched to clasp the incoming ball. As the bowler's arm is just out of shot, it is unknown if he holds a cane wicket ball (with bells inside) or another small object which makes a sound.Lantern slide of males playing cricketroyal victorian institute for the blind, recreation

A 52 playing card set with moon type designed by the leading firm of playing card manufacturers in England during this period - Thomas de la Rue & Company. Playing cards with red, black and white design with moon type at top left-hand and bottom right-hand corners in orange metal hinged box. recreation, games

In this image two children are playing checkers at school. The tactile board has walls around each square and the children feel where each piece is placed. From the image, the black have a smooth top, whilst the white has a circle engraved into the top. Children are dressed in school jumpers and tops, and a white board with writing as well as small posters about the seasons, are in the background.1 black and white photograph of children playing checkerseducation, recreation

The children were students at Bulla Primary School in 1991 and were playing on the playground equipment that was later replaced with more updated items,A non-digital coloured photograph of children playing on playground equipment in a school yard. There are tall trees in the backgroundbulla primary school, playground equipment

Thomas Stoddart (1828 - 1905) bought 12 white marble statues during a visit to Italy. Stoddart arranged for them to be shipped to Victoria and placed on pedestals of Sicilian marble and on bases of Victorian granite. These statues were unveiled in the gardens on Queen Victoria's birthday, 24th May, 1884. His intention was for the statues to adorn and add interest to the gardens. Bacchante, Priestess to Bacchus the God of wine and good times, is depicted here wearing jewellery and playing a tambourine. The artwork is of aesthetic and historic significance to the people of BallaratWhite marble figure of a woman playing a tamborineBacchantebacchante, botanic gardens, stoddard, ballarat

Alec McPhee playing in finals of Regional McDonalds Tournament East Gippsland VictoriaBlack and white photograph of young tennis player Alec McPhee playing in finals of Regional McDonalds Tournament East Gippsland Victoria sports, tennis, recreation, clubs

This is a doll's set for girls to play "house" with their dolls or with other children. A set of 9 small metal cannisters with blue willow pattern. This is a doll's set, or child's play set. All have blue lids.cannisters dolls-cannisters metal-cannisters

A 52 playing card set (plus two jokers) with Braille designed by the leading firm of playing card manufacturers in England during this period - Thomas de la Rue & Company. Playing cards with red, black and white design with braille embossing at top left-hand and bottom right-hand corners in (red or blue) metal hinged box. recreation equipment, games

Photograph taken of members/patrons playing Two Up at Wangaratta RSL on ANZAC Day in the 1980's. Present include Rob Parkinson, "Rooster" Graham Gayles, Daryl and Graham Everitt.Brown timber frame containing black and white photograph of group of men playing Two Up.two-up, wangaratta rsl, 2up

The group of children photographed were from Bulla Primary School and they were taken on an excursion to Werribee Park Mansion and Open Range Zoo. During their lunchtime break they passed the time playing with quoits on the lawns in front of the mansion.A non-digital coloured photograph of a group of children playing quoits on a large open lawn.werribee mansion, werribee park open range zoo, bulla primary school, school excursions

Swish is a fast paced game played on a table tennis table with an upright board instead of a net. Players hold a miniature cricket bat and use an audible ball that must go under the middle board and off the table to win a point. Players must use only their bat to keep the ball on the table, and not their body, and keep the ball moving along the surface of the table. In this image, two men hold bats and attempt to return the ball back to their opponents. 1 black and white photograph of men playing swishswish, recreation, royal victorian institute for the blind

This photograph depicts the W.R. Redpath & Sons cricket team who played in the B section of the Senior Matting Cricket Association, season 1945-6.W.R. Redpath and Sons cricket team; played in the 'B' section of the Senior Matting Cricket Association, 1945-46.SENIOR MATTING CRICKET ASSOCIATION / 'B' SECTION, SEASON 1945-46 / W.R. REDPATH & SONS / WILSON-HALL STUDIOS / Back Row (left to right) - K. Whitworth, P. Maher, R. Clements, G.R. Redpath (Vice-President), D. Young, P. Redmond, / H. Welch. / Middle Row - J. Mackay, A. Gason, D. Watmuff (Captain), J. Smail (Vice-Captain), L. Clements, A. Jones. / Front Row - N. Whitworth, J. Cowell, R. George. WILSON-HALL STUDIOStextile mills staff, textile mills sporting teams, senior matting cricket association w.r. redpath and sons, sport, textile mills - staff, textile mills - sporting teams

Legacy have many programs to send young junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photos shows junior legatees playing table tennis during a camp. One boy is the same as on a beach (03146) and in a group photo (03148). The date is not known, though it is thought to be from early 2000s, and it was stored with other photos of Junior Legatees.A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo of junior legatees playing table tennis during a camp.Printed on the back 'No.18' which is the image number.junior legatee outing, camp, tabletennis

A souvenir or promotional item for the Warrnambool Woollen Mill. Playing cards was a very popular and common pass time in the 20th century with a variety of games being played, some of which survive to this day.A common object which is related to one of Warrnambool's longest running businesses.A green cardboard box containing two packs of playing cards.The sets of cards have the same image of Warrnambool blankets with one set edged in orange and one in blue. With Compliments of The Warrnambool Woollen Mill Co Ltd, on the box. Warrnambool luxury blankets , Warrnambool Paradise on the cards. warrnambool, warrnambool woollen mill

The Kew Historical Society’s collection includes a wide range of leisure objects. Many of the items are European-made, generally of British origin, however there are a number that were made for the Australian market by Australian manufacturers. In the Nineteenth and Twentieth centuries, there were large numbers of games produced for children and adults. These included: arcade games, board games, playing cards and puzzles. A representative sample, many now rare survivors, can be found in the collection.Board game comprising cover, writing pads, based on a television program."Guest's Letter Box Card Game as played on the Channel 7 national show."board game, guest's letter box