Panto Collection (page 4)

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

Dress circle JLP01_08_053711
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

The actor Sawamura Sojuro V as Tsubone Iwafuji, 1847. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The actor Sawamura Sojuro V as Tsubone Iwafuji, 1847

Nakayama Tomisaburo Dressed as a Woman Wearing a Towel on Her Head, c. 1795

Arbuscula, 1897. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Arbuscula, 1897. Arbuscula was a celebrated pantomime actress and stage performer of ancient Rome during the 1st century BCE, when most female parts were played by men

Stanley Baxter, dressed as a pantomime dame
Comedian, Stanley Baxter, dressed as a pantomime dame 1985

George Robey and Clarice Mayne as Dame Trot and Jack in the 1921-2 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk at the London Hippodrome. Inset picture shows child actor, Kiddy Kennedy. Date: 1921

People of Panto-land, Jack & the Beanstalk at Hippodrome
Page from The Sketch featuring photographs of the pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk at the London Hippodrome, 1921-2, featuring George Robey as Dame Trot

Caricature of (Sir) Edward Moss, chairman of Moss Empires and the man behind the London Hippodrome, talking to his stage director Frank Parker

Minnie Terry as the Sylph Coquette in Cinderella Date: 1890s

Ellaline Terriss as Cinderella Date: 1890s

Cinderella, Adelphi Theatre, London, Christmas pantomime with Phyllis Dare in the title role, Carrie Moore as the Prince, Dan Rolyat as the Baron, John Humphries as the Baroness

Augustus Harriss pantomime, Babes in the Wood, Drury Lane, London. Date: late 19th century

Red Riding Hood and Little Boy Blue, grand Christmas pantomime by W Younge, directed by E F Edgar, at the Imperial Theatre, Westminster, London, under the management of Marie Litton. Date: circa 1880s

Aladdin pantomime, Ye Olde Sadlers Wells Theatre, London, from 24 December 1902, twice nightly, including 100 local children, comic harlequinade. Blue and white Chinese plate design. Date: 1902

Cinderella, Theatre Royal, Bognor - collecting firewood Date: early 20th century

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, Almanack 1869 - Puss in Boots, Christmas Pantomime Date: 1869

Pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, or the Seven Champions, Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London, with Fanny Leslie as Jack Date: early 20th century

Pantomime, Cinderella, by H B Maxwell, produced by J E Cowell, West Pier Date: early 20th century

Pantomime, Puss in Boots, Aquarium, Great Yarmouth, produced by Ernest E Norris, direct from the Elephant and Castle Theatre, London Date: early 20th century

Pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, Sheffield
Pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, Theatre Royal, Sheffield, from 24 December 1910, produced by John Hart. Date: 1910

Madame Sans-Gene by Victorien Sardou and Emile Moreau. First produced Theatre du Vaudeville, Paris, 27th October 1893.Henry Irving starred in J

A photograph of a young woman called Lily, dressed up as Aladdin, either for a fancy dress or event, or perhaps a pantomime. Date: 1927

Buddy Bradleys dance school
Principal Boys, including Patricia Burke and Jean Gillie, practising their dance moves for the pantomime season at Buddy Bradleys dance school. Date: 1940

Mother Goose at the London Hippodrome
Scene from Mother Goose, the 1924-5 pantomime at the London Hippodrome. Shaun Glenville as Mother Goose, Isobel Elsom as her daughter and the unfortunate Fred Conquest as the goose. Date: 1925

Dick Whittington at the London Hippodrome, 1903
Dick Whittington at the London Hippodrome in 1903. Top left, Dick and his sweetheart played by Ruth Lytton and Fanny Dango. Top right, Dick with his cat (played by Mr Fred Farren Jnr)

Cinderella at the London Hippodrome, 1900-01
Illustration summarising the delights of the newly-opened London Hippodromes first annual pantomime - Cinderella - which the management claimed was the most expensive ever to be staged

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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.