Panto Collection (page 5)

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

Dick Whittington and his cat at the London Hippodrome
Scene from Dick Whittington, the 1903 pantomime at the London Hippodrome starring Ruth Lytton as Dick and Fred Warren as the cat. The pictures shows the dance at the Moroccan court. Date: 1903

Fay Compton in Dick Whittington at London Hippodrome
Fay Compton in the role of Dick Whittington for the pantomime Dick Whittington at the London Hippodrome in 1932-3. Date: 1932

Cartoon portrait, Paul Martinetti, pantomime performer
Cartoon portrait, Paul Martinetti, American pantomime performer. 1880s

Cartoon portrait, E L Blanchard, English writer
Cartoon portrait, Pantomime - Edward Litt Laman Blanchard (1820-1889), English writer, dramatist and drama critic, best known for his Drury Lane pantomimes. 1880s

Pickings from the Pantomimes, Judy magazine
Pickings from the Pantomimes, January 1882. 1882

Cartoon, The pantomime is coming
Cartoon, " The World" is withdrawn, but the pantomime is coming. Possibly a reference to an unsuccessful production coming to an end, just before the pantomime season begins

Cartoon portrait, Mr Harry Payne, pantomime clown at Drury Lane Theatre, London - Here we are again! 1884

Cartoon, West-End Waits, a reference to the rival pantomimes at Drury Lane and Covent Garden Theatres, London. 1885

Cartoon, One Charles to Another Charles - We can t give you a cat every year! Charles Lauri (left) was a pantomime performer who specialised in animal roles

Cartoon, Drury Lane Pantomime, with Herbert Campbell and Harry Nicholls in costume. 1885

Pantomime poster, Robinson Crusoe

Puss in Boots - Childrens Dance and Lullaby by W Slaughter
Promotional music sheet for Puss in Boots - Childrens Dance and Lullaby of 1887 by Walter Slaughter. The Drury Lane pantomime opened for Christmas 1887. Date: 1887

Pantomime poster, The Babes in the Wood

Pantomime poster, Red Riding Hood

Playbill, Dick Whittington, Theatre Royal, Birmingham
Pantomime playbill, Dick Whittington and His Cat, Theatre Royal, Birmingham

Pantomime playbill design, Dick Whittington and His Cat, Theatre Royal, Birmingham

Playbill, Beauty and the Beast, Theatre Royal, Birmingham
Pantomime playbill, Beauty and the Beast, Theatre Royal, Birmingham

Pantomime playbill design, Beauty and the Beast, Theatre Royal, Birmingham

Poster, Dick Whittington on ice
Pantomime poster, Dick Whittington on ice, skating on the frozen River Thames with the Houses of Parliament in the background. circa 1900

Pantomime poster, Dick Whittington and his cat, ten miles from London

Pantomime poster, Cinderella, with the ugly sisters on either side

Cartoon, The Censors Dream after a course of pantomimes. 1870

Pantomime Poster - Little Red Riding Hood

Pantomime Poster - Aladdin

E L Blanchard - The Theatre magazine
E L Blanchard - English playwright, in The Theatre Magazine, October 1885. 1885

Panto time from the clowns point of view 1858
Well attended threatre, with every watching except one! 1858

At the pantomime by Charles Robinson
Children on a visit to the pantomime Date: 19th century

Poster advertising the Folies Bergere, rue Richer, Paris, 1875 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT442250 Poster advertising the Folies Bergere, rue Richer, Paris, 1875 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Levy, Emile (1826-90); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Sheila Welsher, aged 10, from Southfields, near Wimbledon, plays shooting Gerry Lee, one of Britains most famous pants animal impersonators, from her hospital bed at Charing Cross Hospital in London

Dress rehearsals of Aladdin at the Palace Theatre, Manchester. " You mean he comes our of here", amazed expressions from Des O Connor (left) and Freddie of the Dreamers. 8th December 1965

Cinderella at the Palace Theatre, Manchester. Cinderellas Guardian Fairy (Eileen Dell) about to transform a pumpkin into a coach so that Cinderella can go to the ball

Principals arrive for script reading and rehearsals of Aladdin at the Palace Theatre, Manchester. Pictured, Des O Connor stands in as pianist as the principals get together during a rehearsal break

Des O Connor with Jody Wilson and Tracey Wilson in costumes for Cinderella pantomime - 15/12/1992

Cilla Black, who is playing Aladdin at the Palladium, tries on her costume for the first time. 16th December 1970

Actor Stanley Baxter as the Pantomime Dame in "Jack and the Beanstalk"
Actor Stanley Baxter as the Pantomime Dame in " Jack and the Beanstalk" at the Kings Theatre, Glasgow. January 1977

Actor Stanley Baxter as the Pantomime Dame. December 1975

Dracula for Christmas, Teesside. 1977

The star trio at the Empire Theatre, Liverpool, are (left to right) Sally Rose (Alcolom), Douglas Breniser (The Prince) and Sue Park (Marjanah)

The march of the Mutant Turtles from the Empire Panto - Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood at rehearsal. 11th December 1990

Exterior of the Empire Theatre, which is showing Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. 3rd January 1986

Snow White in Liverpool in the shape of Chester actress Vivien Day, with her seven dwarfs, all pupils of the Russell Leite dance school, of Manchester

It was fun and games for more than 2000 youngsters at Liverpools Empire Theatre when they enjoyed the delights of the Cinderella panto

The sight of Cinderella strolling in Liverpools Church Street warmed the hearts of frozen shoppers. Cinders, alias Stacey Gregg (second from left)

Snow White has a secret. That raven black hair, demanded by the story and perpetuated by the Disney cartoon film, is a wig

Empire panto star Denise Nolan, who plays the part of Snow White, arrives in Liverpool with her " crew" for rehearsals. 9th December 1985

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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.