Pantomime Collection (page 3)

Theatre / Pantomime / Dame
Fred Kitchen, a Pantomime Dame

Pantomime / Aladdin / Cooper
Aladdin whispers into the ear of his attentive red genie

Advert / Sandwich Man 19C
Sandwichman advertising a pantomime - Babes in the Wood at Drury Lane Theatre, London

Family at Panto
A family outing to the panto

John Inman actor March 1983 with his mum mother

John Inman actor December 1985 with Christopher Biggins

John Inman with friend

Dancer and mine Charles-Francois Mazurier as Beterse in the ballet pantomime La Laitiere Suisse, The Swiss Milkmaid
FLO4606834 Dancer and mine Charles-Francois Mazurier as Beterse in the ballet pantomime La Laitiere Suisse, The Swiss Milkmaid, by Antoine Titus and Frederic-Auguste Blache, Theatre le la Porte St

French mime Paul Legrand as Pierrot Marquis, Theatre des Funambules, 1846
FLO4632591 French mime Paul Legrand as Pierrot Marquis, Theatre des Funambules, 1846. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique

Circus clown painting his face in his tent before a show, 1800s
NWI4759656 Circus clown painting his face in his tent before a show, 1800s.; (add.info.: Circus clown painting his face in his tent before a show, 1800s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

A fool from "La Fonti" at the Academie Imperiale de Musique
5855484 A fool from "La Fonti" at the Academie Imperiale de Musique; (add.info.: A fool from "La Fonti" at the Academie Imperiale de Musique)

Art. Entertainment. The Cenacle (cabaret in Bruxelles). Poster by Victor Mignot, Belgium, c.1890 (poster)
3434527 Art. Entertainment. The Cenacle (cabaret in Bruxelles). Poster by Victor Mignot, Belgium, c.1890 (poster); (add.info.: Art. Spectacle. Coll. Part. Art. Entertainment)

Ballet dancer Louise Pierson as Ida in the ballet pantomime La Laitiere Suisse or The Swiss Milkmaid by Antoine Titus
FLO4606812 Ballet dancer Louise Pierson as Ida in the ballet pantomime La Laitiere Suisse or The Swiss Milkmaid by Antoine Titus and Frederic-Auguste Blache, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1823

Ballet dancer Francisque Garnier Berthier as Max in the ballet-pantomime L'Ombre by Theodore
FLO4632341 Ballet dancer Francisque Garnier Berthier as Max in the ballet-pantomime L'Ombre by Theodore and Hippolyte Cogniard, Theatre de la Porte St. Martin, 1843

Mr. Samuel Simmons as Baron Munchausen in the pantomime " Harlequin Munchausen" at the Theatre Royal Covent
FLO4594914 Mr. Samuel Simmons as Baron Munchausen in the pantomime " Harlequin Munchausen" at the Theatre Royal Covent Garden

A Pictorial: the First Syllable, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
A Pictorial: the First Syllable, 1864. Christmas entertainment. From "Illustrated London News", 1864.

Maschere, 1922. Creator: Malerba, Gian Emilio (1880-1926)
Maschere, 1922. Found in the Collection of the Galleria nazionale d'arte moderna, Rom.

Christmas Pantomimes: Drury Lane; Haymarket; Princess, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Christmas Pantomimes: Drury Lane; Haymarket; Princess, 1856. London stage productions. Drury Lane:..a scene from the ballet

Mrs. Gugi, (Marion Vardi), between 1918 and 1922. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mrs. Gugi, (Marion Vardi), between 1918 and 1922

The Pantomime at Drury Lane: "Whittington and his Cat", 1876. Creator: David Henry Friston
The Pantomime at Drury Lane: "Whittington and his Cat", 1876. London stage production. The Illustration we give of the Drury Lane pantomime shows at once the group of the Vokes family

Gabriel Ravel as Simon, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Gabriel Ravel as Simon, 1855-1859

Antoine Ravel as the White Knight, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Antoine Ravel as the White Knight, 1855-1859

Antoine Ravel as Courci, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Antoine Ravel as Courci, 1855-1859

Antoine Ravel as Bobadil, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Antoine Ravel as Bobadil, 1855-1859

Gabriel Ravel as the Clown, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Gabriel Ravel as the Clown, 1855-1859

Françoise Ravel as Starchington, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as Starchington, 1855-1859

Antoine Ravel as Robert Macaire, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Antoine Ravel as Robert Macaire, 1855-1859

Françoise Ravel as Roquinet, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as Roquinet, 1855-1859

Françoise Ravel as Lourdin, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as Lourdin, 1855-1859

François Ravel as Vol-au-vent, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francois Ravel as Vol-au-vent, 1855-1859

Untitled: Similar to Françoise Ravel as Ventalaw, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Untitled: Similar to Francoise Ravel as Ventalaw, 1855-1859

Françoise Ravel as Ventalaw, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as Ventalaw, 1855-1859

Françoise Ravel as Bibi, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as Bibi, 1855-1859

Françoise Ravel as Roquinet, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as Roquinet, 1855-1859

Françoise Ravel as the Conscript Recruit, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as the Conscript Recruit, 1855-1859

Françoise Ravel as the Harlequin, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as the Harlequin, 1855-1859

Françoise Ravel as Roloff, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as Roloff, 1855-1859

Françoise Ravel as Bertrand, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francoise Ravel as Bertrand, 1855-1859

Gabriel Ravel as Godenski, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Gabriel Ravel as Godenski, 1855-1859

Francois Ravel as Bibi [Verso: Study for Antoine as Robert Maccaire], 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Francois Ravel as Bibi [Verso: Study for Antoine as Robert Maccaire], 1855-1859

Gabriel Ravel as Sawney Box [Verso: Unfinished Study for Recto], 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
as Sawney Box [Verso: Unfinished Study for Recto], 1855-1859

Gabriel Ravel as the Clown, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Gabriel Ravel as the Clown, 1855-1859

AI IMAGE - Illustration of a Puss in Boots, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Illustration of a Puss in Boots, 2023. Character from a European fairy tale, dating from the 16th century, about an anthropomorphic cat who uses trickery and deceit to gain power, wealth

The Pantomime at Covent-Garden: "Cinderella - the Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast", 1876. London stage production....Mr

Gabriel Ravel as Babilas, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Gabriel Ravel as Babilas, 1855-1859

Drury-Lane Theatre - Engaging for the Pantomime - drawn by M'Connell, 1858. Creator: McConnell
Drury-Lane Theatre - Engaging for the Pantomime - drawn by M'Connell, 1858....a curious Scene at the stage-door...every available place was occupied round about the theatre by a crowd of persons

Antoine Ravel as Chevalier Grinaldo, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Antoine Ravel as Chevalier Grinaldo, 1855-1859

Jerome, 1855-1859. Creator: Alfred Jacob Miller
Jerome, 1855-1859

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"Pantomime: A Timeless Theatrical Tradition" Step into the enchanting world of pantomime, where characters come alive and laughter fills the air. From the vibrant Commedia dell Arte to George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, this captivating art form has captured hearts for centuries. In February 1860, a Swindon Mechanics Institute Pantomime poster adorned the streets, promising an evening of magical entertainment. Audiences eagerly awaited productions like W. S Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's The Mikado or Pauline Baynes' whimsical creation, The Land of Christmas Plays. The legendary duo Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise were honored with the prestigious Joint Showbiz Award by Variety for their outstanding contributions to pantomime. Their performances at London's Waldorf Theatre left audiences in stitches and created memories that would last a lifetime. Graham Moffatt's A Scrape of the Pen brought tears of joy as his comedic genius shone through every scene. Meanwhile, Arthur Sturgess' La Poupee transported spectators into a world filled with wonder and imagination. From Mother Goose at Liverpool's Empire Theatre to Cinderella gracing theater posters across towns, iconic figures like John Inman delighted both young and old alike with their unforgettable portrayals on stage. And who could forget Florrie Forde? This music hall singer from 1875-1940 captivated audiences with her powerful voice and charismatic presence during pantomimes that still resonate today. Pantomime is more than just entertainment; it is an experience that transcends time. It allows us to escape reality momentarily while immersing ourselves in tales woven together by talented performers who bring these stories to life before our very eyes. So step inside this magical realm where dreams become reality – welcome to the extraordinary world of pantomime.