Panto Collection (page 7)

Photocall for Billigham Forums pantomime Sleeping Beauty including cast members Martin Alcock (King), Ted Rogers (court jester)

Comedian Dougie Brown and principal boy Bronwen Davies are stars of the Billingham forums pantomime Aladdin. 15th December 1987

Saying Happy New Year in sign language two of the cast of the Darlington Civic Theatre panto Cinderella, Nikki Ellen (left) and Jimmy Cricket with Cathy Smith

Belgrade Theatre Director Bob Hamlin with the young hopefuls at the auditions for the Christmas Pantimime, Cinderella. 25th October 1986

Bernadette Nolan is taking on the role of Maid Marion for a second time in a Christmas pantomime. She will star with Cannon and Ball in Babes in the Wood at the Birmingham Hippodrome

DJ Tiger Tim Stevens 18th February 1991. Local Caption - 13 / 04 / 2010
DJ Tiger Tim Stevens 18th February 1991. - - 13/04/2010

DJ Tiger Tim Stevens applies makeup to his face 18th February 1991. - - 13/04/2010

Jimmy Tarbuck will be playing "Buttons"in the pantomime Cinderella at
Jimmy Tarbuck will be playing " Buttons" in the pantomime Cinderella at the Odeon in Golders Green this Christmas

The Pantomimes, 1845. Creator: Alfred Crowquill
The Pantomimes, 1845. Christmas stage shows at London theatres. Drury Lane: The adventures of Mr. Lemuel Gulliver form the subject for the Christmas entertainment at this house

Scene from "Harlequin £. S. D", at the Surrey Theatre, 1844
Scene from " Harlequin £.S.D", at the Surrey Theatre, 1844. London stage production. This house opened with, as the bill says

Scene from "Graciosa and Perciney", at the Haymarket Theatre, 1844
Scene from " Graciosa and Perciney", at the Haymarket Theatre, 1844. London stage production. Mr. [James Robinson] Planche

Scene from "Cats Castle", at the Adelphi Theatre, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Scene from " Cats Castle", at the Adelphi Theatre, 1844. London stage production of a pantomime...called Cats Castle; or, Harlequin and the King of the Rats, ", from the pen of Mr

Scene from "Harlequin and Johnnys Ride", at Astley s, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Scene from " Harlequin and Johnnys Ride", at Astley s, 1844. London stage production at Astleys Royal Amphitheatre

Scene from "Valentine and Orson", at the Lyceum Theatre, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Scene from " Valentine and Orson", at the Lyceum Theatre, 1844. London stage production of The well-known story of " Valentine

Scene from "Harlequin Crotchet and Quaver", at Covent Garden Theatre, 1844
Scene from " Harlequin Crotchet and Quaver", at Covent Garden Theatre, 1844. London stage production of a new comic pantomime by Mr

Twelfth Night characters - The Kings Fool, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Twelfth Night characters - The Kings Fool, 1844. Character from William Shakespeares play " Twelfth Night, or What You Will"

Jack and Jill: Book by Frank Leigh
Front of four-page flyer for Jack and Jill at the Grand Theatre, Plymouth, 26th December 1925, produced by Randolph Sutton. Date: 1925

A Gentleman of England by E E Norris & F Llewellyn A Gentleman of England by E E
Date: 1905

General Post by J E Harold Terry
Date: 1917

Going to the Pantomime 1853
Dear papa takes his family off to the panto - they all fit into one enormous cab ! Date: 1853

PANTO / RED RIDING HOOD
A scene from Red Riding Hood and her sister Little Bo- Peep, at the Covent Garden Theatre. Date: 1874

Preparing for the Pantomime, 1836-64. Creator: John Leech
Preparing for the Pantomime, 1836-64

The Sleeping Beauty, pantomime. early 20th century

Sinbad, pantomime, Putney Hippodrome, SW London
Sinbad the Sailor, grand pantomime, Putney Hippodrome, SW London. early 20th century

Calendar for 1877, Theatre Royal and Queens Theatre, London, with production details on the reverse for pantomimes, The House That Jack Built and the Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe (Theatre Royal)

Red Riding Hood, pantomime, with Decima Brooke, Maisie Jerrard, Will Lytton and Howard Ward, with ballets and marches arranged by John Tiller. circa 1907

Pantomime, Theatre Royal, Glasgow, with Annie Purcell
Pantomime at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow, with Annie Purcell as Principal Boy. circa 1905

Jack the Giant Killer, pantomime. circa 1900s

Jack and Jill, pantomime, St Georges Hall, Falmouth
Jack and Jill, pantomime, at St Georges Hall, Falmouth. circa 1900s

Jack and the Beanstalk, touring pantomime
Jack and the Beanstalk, an A E Smith touring pantomime visiting the North and Midlands. circa 1917

The Forty Thieves, a childrens pantomime

The Forty Thieves, a pantomime

Daisy Bell, in Flewso the Flier, a pantomime
Daisy Bell, in Flewso the Flier, the Summerdown revuesical panto, at the Pier Theatre, Eastbourne. 1917

Mrs Caruso, in Flewso the Flier, a pantomime
Mrs Caruso, in Flewso the Flier, the Summerdown revuesical panto, at the Pier Theatre, Eastbourne. 1917

Dick Whittington and his CIV et Cat, a pantomime

Dick Whittington, a pantomime. circa 1907

Cinderella, a pantomime, Royal Artillery Theatre, Woolwich, SE London. 1905

Cinderella, a pantomime

The Babes in the Wood, pantomime

Promotional postcard for So This Is Love by Stanley Lupino and Arthur Rigbyae music Hal Brod
Promotional postcard for So This Is Love by Stanley Lupino and Arthur Rigby music Hal Brody. First produced at the Winter Garden Theatre, London (now New London Theatre) 25th April 1928

Scene from the Covent Garden Pantomime, 1878. Creator: David Henry Friston
Scene from the Covent Garden Pantomime, 1878. Actors on stage during a performance at Covent Garden in London. From " The Illustrated London News", 12 January 1878

Devil and fairy, Christmas card, 1952. Creator: Shirley Markham
Devil and fairy, Christmas card, 1952. Design for a card with pantomime characters. Shirley Markham (1931-1999) studied Graphic Design

Woman and Wine by Arthur Shirley and Ben Landeck
Promotional postcard for Woman and Wine by Arthur Shirley and Ben Landeck. First produced at the Pavilion Theatre, 11th October 1897

Toad of Toad Hall by A A Milne
Promotional postcard for Toad of Toad Hall by A. A. Milne from Kenneth Grahames The Wind in the Willows (1908); music H. Fraser-Simson

A Texas Ranger by Frank Bertram
Promotional postcard for A Texas Ranger by Frank Bertram. First produced Princes Theatre, Portsmouth 1st July, and Holloway Empire 8th July 1912. Date: 1912

The Naughty Wife by Fred Jackson
Promotional postcard for The Naughty Wife by Fred Jackson an elaborated and revised version of Edgar Selwyn.s American play, Losing Eloise. First produced at the Playhouse Theatre on 11th April 1918

Kisby the Call Boy
Promotional postcard for Kisby the Call Boy. Call boy (or call girl) is the job title of a stagehand in the theatre. They are hired by either the director, producer or stage crew chief

In the Next Room by Eleanor Robson and Harriet Ford. First produced in England St. Martins Theatre, 6th June 1924. The mysterious deaths are brought about offstage - in the next room as far as

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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.