Panto Collection (#37)

Our Boys by H J Byron
Promotional postcard for Our Boys by H. J. Byron. First produced at the Vaudeville Theatre, 16th January 1875. This image is for the revival at the Vaudeville, 20th November 1914. Date: 1914

Othello by William Shakespeare
Inside pages of promotional four-page flyer for Herbert Trees production of Othello at His Majestys Theatre, 9th April 1912. Artist: Charles Buchel. Tree, of course, is in the title role

Orpheus in the Underground by Alfred Noyes
Inside pages of a promotional flyer for Orpheus in the Underground by Alfred Noyes, Frederick Norton and Herbert Tree, from Orphee aux Enfers by Hector Cremeux and Ludovic Halevy

My Friend the Price by Justin Huntly McCarthy
Promotional postcard for My Friend the Prince by Justin Huntly McCarthy. First produced at the Garrick Theatre, 13th February 1897.This image is for the Bournemouth Dramatic and Opera Club

My Darling by Seymour Hicks and Herbert E Haines
Promotional postcard for My Darling by Seymour Hicks and Herbert E. Haines. First produced at the Hicks Theatre, 2nd March 1907. Artist: Will True

My Aunt adapted by Sydney Blow and Douglas Hoare
Promotional postcard for My Aunt adapted by Sydney Blow and Douglas Hoare from Ma Tante dHonfleur (1914) by Paul Gavault. First produced at the Vaudeville Theatre, 26th August 1914. Date: 1914

The Morals of Marcus by William J Locke
Promotional postcard for The Morals of Marcus dramatised from his own novel The Morals of Marcus Ordeyne (1903) by William J. Locke. First produced at the Garrick Theatre, 30th August 1906

Monte Carlo To Japan by John Tiller
Promotional postcard for Monte Carlo To Japan by John Tiller; music Herman Finck and Sydney Barnes. First produced Winter Gardens, Blackpool, 7th July 1913 when the title was Monte Carlo to Tokyo

Montys Flapper by Walter W Ellis
Promotional postcard for Montys Flapper by Walter W. Ellis. First produced at the Pier Theatre, Brighton, 29th January 1917

Monsieur Beaucaire by Booth Tarkington & E G Sutherland
Promotional postcard for Monsieur Beaucaire adapted by Both Tarkington and E. G. Sutherland from Tarkingtons novel of 1900. First produced in England Shakespeare Theatre, Liverpool, 6th October 1902

Monsieur Beaucaire by Frederick Lonsdale
Promotional postcard for Monsieur Beaucaire by Frederick Lonsdale, based on the play; music Andre Messager. First produced at the Princes Theatre, 19th April 1919. For the Princes Theatre

The Monk And The Woman by Frederick Melville
Promotional postcard for The Monk and the Woman by Frederick Melville. First produced at the Lyceum Theatre, 28th February 1912. The Greatest Play Since The Sign of the Cross. Artist: E. P. Kinsella

A Modern Adventuress by Lingford Carson
Promotional postcard for A Modern Adventuress by Lingford Carson. First produced at the Queens Theatre, Keighley, 10th November 1902 and Theatre Royal, Stratford East 21st August 1905

The Money Makers by George Rollitt
Promotional postcard for The Money Makers by George Rollit. First produced at the Royalty Theatre, 13th May 1904. Billed as a sporting farce

Miss Elizabeths Prisoner by R N Stephens & E Lyall Swete
Promotional postcard for Miss Elizabeths Prisoner by Robert Neilson Stephens and E. Lyall Swete. First produced Imperial Theatre, 16th April 1904. Peyton with Miss Elizabeth

Mischievious Molly by Will Edwards
Promotional postcard for Mischievous Molly by Will Edwards. Allardyce Nicoll lists a copyright performance at the Empire, Swindon, 14th March 1915, but gives the author as N Edwards. Artist: E. P

Miranda of the Wilds
Promotional postcard for Miranda of the Wilds by Mrs F. G. Kimberley. First produced Theatre Royal, Wolverhampton, 24/12/1914. Caption: Yonder In The Arctic Their Hero Lies

The Greatest Scoundrel Living by A McLeod Loader
Promotional postcard of The Greatest Scoundrel Living by A. McLeod Loader (real name Alfred M. Daylor). First produced St. Helens, 2nd March and the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, 2nd November 1903

Mary Rose by J M Barrie
Promotional postcard for Mary Rose by J. M. Barrie. First produced at the Haymarket Theatre, 22nd April 1920.In the 1924 edition of the play, p

Mary from Tipperary by Henrietta Schrier and Lodge Percy
Mary From Tipperary by Henrietta Schrier and Lodge Percy. First produced Theatre Royal, Chatham, 28th June and Woolwich, 16th August 1915. Later called Her Sisters Secret

The Marriages of Mayair by Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton
Promotional postcard for The Marriages of Mayfair by Cecil Raleigh and Henry Hamilton. First produced Drury Lane Theatre, 21st Septembe 1908. The box with the lid open

A Little Bit Of Fluff by Walter William Ellis
Promotional postcard for A Little Bit Of Fluff by Walter William Ellis. First produced at the Pier Theatre, Brighton, 11th October and Criterion Theatre, 27th October 1915

The Light That Failed by George Fleming
Promotional postcard for The Light That Failed by George Fleming (Julia Constance Fletcher) from Rudyard Kiplings (1890) novel. First produced at the Lyric Theatre, 7th February 1903

A Life For A Life
Promotional postcard for A Life For A Life. The photo shows Chas. H. Lester and Little Irene as Josh Harker and His Baby Detective. Date: circa 1910

Joy-Land by Albert de Courville and Wal Pink
Promotional postcard for Joy-Land revue by Albert de Courville and Wal Pink; music Herman Darewski. First produced at the London Hippodrome, 23rd December 1915

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
Promotional postcard for Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. The poster shows Henry Ainley as Mark Anthony making his big speech after the death of Caesar. For the St

Just Like Callaghan by Cosmo Gordon-Lennox
Promotional postcard for Just Like Callaghan by Cosmo Gordon-Lennox from Le Coup de Fouet by M. Hennequin and G. Duval (1901). First produced at the Criterion Theatre, 3rd June 1903

Joy Bells by Albert de Courville
Promotional postcard for Joy Bells revue by Albert de Courville, Wal Pink and Thomas J. Gray; music Frederick Chappelle. First produced at the London Hippodrome, 25th March 1919. Artist: E. P

Journeys End by R C Sherriff
Promotional postcard for Journeys End by R. C. Sherriff. First produced Apollo Theatre, 9th December 1928 (2 performances) and the Savoy, 25th January 1929

Joseph and His Brethren by Louis N Parker
Double page spread of promotional flyer for Joseph and His Brethren by Louis N Parker at His Majestys Theatre, 1913. Artist :Charles Buchel Date: circa 1913

Jealousy by Eugene Walters
Promotional postcard for Jealousy by Eugene Walters from the French of Louis Verneuil. First produced at the Fortune Theatre, 5th December 1928. Date: 1928

Jerry by Charles Windermere
Promotional postcard for Jerry by Charles Windermere (as William Ashley). First produced at the Lyceum, Ipswich, (as How Jerry Got Off), 13th December 1915 and Duke of Yorks Theatre, 2nd March 1916

John Chilcote MP by E Temple Thurston
Promotional postcard for John Chilcote M. P. by E. Temple Thurston from the story by Katherine Cecil Thurston. First produced at the St. Jamess Theatre, 1st May /1905

Jack O Jingles by Leon M Lion and Malcolm Cherry
Inside pages of promotional flyer for Jack O Jingles by Leon M. Lion and Malcolm Cherry. First produced at the Grand Theatre, Croydon, 18th August and New Theatre

The Harbour Lights by George R Sims
Promotional postcard for Harbour Lights by George R. Sims. First produced at the Adelphi Theatre, 23rd December 1885. Lt. Kingsley is holding Lina Nelson, first played by Jessica Milward

The Happy Island by James Bernard Fagan
Promotional postcard of The Happy Island by James Bernard Fagan adapted from the Hungarian of M. Lengyel. First produced His Majestys Theatre, 24th March 1913

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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.