Panto Collection (page 3)

Blondin's Pantomimic Drama at the Crystal Palace: Planter's House on the coast of Brazil... 1862
Blondin's Pantomimic Drama at the Crystal Palace: Planter's House on the coast of Brazil - Blondin, as an ape, nursing the Planter's Child, 1862

FRANK BRUNO AND MICHAEL BARRYMORE IN PANTO AT THE DOMINION THEATRE, LONDON - 16 / 12 / 1989
FRANK BRUNO AND MICHAEL BARRYMORE IN PANTO AT THE DOMINION THEATRE, LONDON - 16/12/1989

Comedians Syd Little and Eddie Large with their glamorous Aladdin, Patsy Ann Scott, on a ride across the stage at Liverpools Empire Theatre as rehearsals begin for what promises to be a record

Maggie Smith in the title role of Peter Pan with Dave Allen as Captain Hook. Pictured together during rehearsals. 30th November 1973

Aladdin, pantomime, New Theatre Royal, Windsor

Aladdin Panto Dress Rehearsal at the Palace Theatre, Manchester. Des O Connor (Aladdin) and Mary Hewing (Genie of the Ring). December 1965

Stan Boardman and Radio Merseyside DJ Billy Butler with Hickory the donkey. Hickory is starring in Cinderella at New Brighton with Stan Boardman, pictured at Radio Merseyside with Billy Butler

Rats! That renowned rodent Roland Rat has run into trouble again. His Ratmobile broke down outside the Liverpool Empire where he is to star in the panto Dick Whittington

Harold Turlant (68 years) and Albert Wilkinson (51 years), from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs which is on at the Liverpool Empire. 23rd December 1988

Cliff Richard and Pippa Steel (18 year old cousin of Hayley Mills) pictured during the dress rehearsal for the pantomime Cinderella. 18th December 1966

Dress rehearsal for Palladium pantomime, "Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp"
Dress rehearsal for Palladium pantomime, " Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp". Cliff Richard will play his first acting and singing role on the west end stage in the title role of Aladdin

Davy Jones with girls from the show, Jack and the Beanstalk, at the Liverpool Empire. December 1979

The three stars of the Dick Whittington panto at the Liverpool Empire reading through their script on the first day of rehearsals in the auditorium

Dusty Springfield, star of the pantomime Merry King Cole which opens at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool, on Christmas Eve. Pictured, Dusty Springfield with the song sheet she will use in the pantomime

Des O Connor as Buttons and Jodie Wilson as Cinderella appearing in Cinderella at the New Victoria Theatre. 15th December 1992. Desobit

Tracey Wilson as Prince Charming, Des O Connor as Buttons, Jodie Wilson as Cinderella appearing in Cinderella at the New Victoria Theatre. 15th December 1992

Ronnie Corbett in a scene as a ballet dancer at the London Palladiums Christmas pantomime Cinderella. 19th December 1971

St Davids School, Middlesbrough are presenting a pantomime, Indiana Scoop and the Panto of Doom. Indiana Scoop (James Rea) is pictured with some friends. 18th March 1996

Cinderella, Pantomime, Photo-call, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham, 19th December 1975

Cinderella Pantomime, Photo-call, Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham, 20th December 1984. Joyce Blair (left) plays Prince Charming and Paula Wilcox (right) is Dandini

Widow Twankey never looked so sweet! Huddersfield-born actor Keith Noble is aiming to add a bit of sugar and spice to is performances in a Christmas pantomime - by dressing up as a Nuttalls Mintoe

The cast of Cinderella at the Birmingham Hippodrome, including Des O Connor as Buttons, Jodie Wilson as Cinderella and Ian Smith as Baron Hardup. 19th December 1991

Martin Hales (boy) spots that the Emperor is not wearing any clothes (Richard Wolfenden Brown) and alerts other cast members, left Peter Rylands, Catherine Thornborrow

Billingham Forum Panto Dame Peter Dayson takes to the stage. 6th January 1993

Dan Leno in Mother Goose, pantomime. circa 1903

The Two Orphans, in Flewso the Flier, a pantomime
The Two Orphans, in Flewso the Flier, the Summerdown revuesical panto, at the Pier Theatre, Eastbourne. 1917

The Babes in the Wood, pantomime, Gaiety Theatre, Dublin
The Babes in the Wood, pantomime, at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, with Cora Goffin

The Babes in the Wood, pantomime, Theatre Royal, York
The Babes in the Wood, pantomime, at the Theatre Royal, York. circa 1915

Aladdin, pantomime, National Theatre, Kingsway, London. 1914

Pantomime, Golant (St Sampson), Cornwall. April 1991
The village of Golant held their traditionally untraditional pantomime for the second time in April. This year it was Almost Aladdin written by local resident John Jenkin

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GOLDERS GREEN HIPPODROME, NORTH END ROAD, GOLDERS GREEN, BARNET, GREATER LONDON. A party of children seated in the dress circle at Golders Green Hippodrome for a Dick Whittington pantomime

Lily Harold, actress, Prince Mi Yung Man, Dick Whittington
Lily Harold, actress, as Prince Mi Yung Man, Dick Whittington, Drury Lane. Ching chang! Ni-Se-Pi-See dear, You won't coldly pass me by

Ada Blanche, actress, as Dick Whittington, Drury Lane. Theatrical portrait as Dick Whittington. I have come back from China's distant shore, With diamonds, rubies and with gold galore

Marie Montrose, actress, as Alice, in Dick Whittington
Marie Montrose, actress as Alice, in Dick Whittington, Drury Lane. Theatrical portrait, captioned On the ocean so bright and blue, My heart will fondly follow you

Mother Goose Pantomime
A production of Mother Goose at the London Hippodrome, featuring Shaun Glenville (1884-1968) as Mother Goose, Isobel Elsom (1893-1981) as the daughter, and Fred Conquest

Advert, Dick Whittington pantomime, London Palladium
Advert, Dick Whittington pantomime at the London Palladium, starring Frankie Howerd, Mr Pastry (Richard Hearne) and Sonnie Hale Date: 1952

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Lew Lakes Colossal Comedy Company of Comedians
Promotional postcard for Lew Lakes Colossal Comedy Company of Comedians. Popular music hall sketch company set up by Lew Lake (1874-1939)

Nakayama Tomisaburo, c. 1800. Creator: Enkyo
Nakayama Tomisaburo, c. 1800. Kabuki actor playing a woman

The Actor Arashi Ryuzo II as Hachijo, Wet Nurse of Taira no Kiyomori, in Act Three of the Play Gempei Hashira-goyomi (Pillar Calendar of the Genji and Heike Clans)

Hamamuraya Roko, 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
Hamamuraya Roko, 1794

The actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as Otoma, 1794. Creator: Shunsho
The actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as Otoma, 1794

The actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu III as Onayo, 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu III as Onayo, 1794

The actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as the wet nurse Shigenoi, 1794. Creator: Shunsho
The actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as the wet nurse Shigenoi, 1794

The actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Osan, Ippei's elder sister, 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Osan, Ippei's elder sister, 1794

The actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Oshizu, wife of Tanabe Bunzo, 1794. Creator: Shunsho
The actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Oshizu, wife of Tanabe Bunzo, 1794

The actor Segawa Tomisaburo II as Yadorigi, wife of Ogishi Kurando, 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The actor Segawa Tomisaburo II as Yadorigi, wife of Ogishi Kurando, 1794

The actor Matsumoto Yonesaburo as Shinobu in the guise of the courtesan Kewaizaka no Shosho, 1794

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"Panto: A Timeless Theatrical Extravaganza" Step into the enchanting world of panto, where classic tales and beloved characters come to life on stage. From Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw to The Mikado by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, it has always been a celebration of theatrical brilliance. In the Land of Christmas Plays by Pauline Baynes, audiences are transported to a magical realm filled with laughter and joy, and is here that Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise were awarded the prestigious Joint Showbiz Award by Variety for their outstanding contributions to this cherished art form. The Waldorf Theatre in London stands as a testament to the grandeur productions throughout history. Its hallowed halls have witnessed countless performances that have left audiences spellbound. A Scrape of the Pen by Graham Moffatt showcases the wit and humor that define pantomime. La Poupee by Arthur Sturgess brings forth delightful puppetry that adds an extra layer of charm to these whimsical shows. No discussion about panto would be complete without mentioning Dan Leno, known for his iconic portrayal Dame characters. His larger-than-life presence continues to inspire performers today, as they step into extravagant costumes and bring laughter to all who watch. Even renowned actors like John Inman find themselves captivated by the allure of panto. As he gets fitted for his role in Mother Goose at Empire Theatre in Liverpool, we witness firsthand how this genre transcends boundaries and attracts talent from all walks of life. On and Off by Fred Karno takes us behind-the-scenes, revealing the dedication and hard work put into creating seamless performances night after night. No detail is too small when it comes to delivering unforgettable experiences for audiences young and old alike. Finally, Man And Superman written once again by George Bernard Shaw proves that even esteemed playwrights recognize the magic within pantomime's colorful world.