Pantomime Collection (page 56)

NEW YEAR S: COSTUMES, 1909. People in costume at the Mummers Parade held every year on New Years Day in Philadelphia

Princess Elizabeth in panto
Photograph of the Queen Elizabeth taken in 1944 when Princess Elizabeth. She and her sister, Princess Margaret were performing in a pantomime which was an annual feature of the Royal familys

Women awaiing auditions for role in Christmas Pantomime
Group of Women outside the Theatre Royal on Drury Lane, London - applying at the Stage Door for a role in the Christmas Pantomime. The poster states that 100 Handsome Ladies are wanted

Kathleen Courtney as Princess Badroulboudoir in Aladdin
Actress Miss Kathleen Courtney in the role of Princess Badroulboudoir in the pantomime Aladdin. Date: circa 1907

Children of British Officials stationed at Port Said
The children of British Servicemen and Officials stationed At the " 1st Ailia Camp" at Port Said, Egypt - in costume ready to perform in a show, possibly a pantomime. Date: 1933

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs performed by children of the Guildhall School of Music, in the aid of St Michael s, Shoreditch and Bethnal Green Nursery 27 June 1919

The Queen of Hearts pantomime performed in Dartford, Kent. 1938

Scenes from pantomimes of 1882 at London theaters. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper
ENGLAND: PANTOMIME, 1882. Scenes from pantomimes of 1882 at London theaters. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

Dan Leno (1860-1904) born George Wild Galvin. Popular English cockney comedian and pantomime dame. Leno with his wife and family in 1903 after his recovery from illness

The Rehearsal Or The Baron And The Elephant, Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, Engraving 1812, A Satire On The Covent Garden Pantomime Of 1812-13

Christmas Pantomimes: Surrey. Scene from the Pantomime of the King of the Golden Seas; Or
Christmas Pantomimes: Surrey. Scene from the Pantomime of " the King of the Golden Seas; Or, Harlequin Blue-Cap and the Three Kingdoms." UK

Christmas Pantomimes: Sadlers Wells. Scene from the Pantomime of harlequin
Christmas Pantomimes: Sadlers Wells. Scene from the Pantomime of " harlequin and the Yellow Dwarf; Or, the Enchanted Orange-Tree and the King of the Golden Mine." UK

Christmas Pantomimes: Astley s. Scene from the Pantomime of mr. and Mrs. Briggs; Or
Christmas Pantomimes: Astley s. Scene from the Pantomime of " mr. and Mrs. Briggs; Or, Punchs Festival." UK

Christmas Pantomimes: Princess Theatre. Scene from the Pantomime of harlequin
Christmas Pantomimes: Princess Theatre. Scene from the Pantomime of " harlequin Billy Taylor; Or, the Flying Dutchman and the King of Raritongo." UK

Christmas Pantomimes: City of London. Scene from the Pantomime of oliver Cromwell: Or
Christmas Pantomimes: City of London. Scene from the Pantomime of " oliver Cromwell: Or, Harlequin Charley over the Water, and the Maid of Pattys Mill." UK

Scene from the New Pantomime of Harlequin and O donoghue, at Astleys, Uk, 1851 Engraving
Scene from the New Pantomime of Harlequin and O donoghue, at Astley s, Uk, 1851 Engraving

Christmas Pantomimes: Drury Lane. Scene from the Pantomime of harlequin Hogarth; Or
Christmas Pantomimes: Drury Lane. Scene from the Pantomime of " harlequin Hogarth; Or, the Two London prentices." UK

Italy, Venice, Mime show, from Nuova e curiosa scuola di danza teatrale (School of theatrical dance)
Italy, 18th century - Mime show, from " Nuova e curiosa scuola di danza teatrale" (School of theatrical dance), 1716

A PANTOMIMIC ADVERTISEMENT. English engraving, 19th century

ENGLAND: PANTOMIME, 1852. Dick Whittington and his Cat; or, Harlequin Lord Mayor. Scenes from the Christmas pantomime, 1851, at the Sadlers Wells Theatre in London. Contemporary English wood engraving

ENGLAND: PANTOMIME, 1881. Scenes from London Christmas pantomimes of 1881, at the Drury Lane Theatre and at Covent Garden. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

JEAN GASPARD DEBURAU (1796-1846). French pantomimist. Deburau, center, as Pierrot in a pantomime performance at Le Theatre des Funambules, Paris, France. Wood engraving, French, 19th century

JOSEPH GRIMALDI (1779-1837). English comic actor, pantomimist and clown. Steel engraving, English, 1822

Around the clock introducing Ritchies London Pantomime Co. Date c1906

Pantomime artist Will Evans on his farm
Will Evans (1866 -1931) was an eccentric comedian who performed in pantomime from a young age, and appeared on the music halls in the 1890s

Queen Elizabeth II as an amateur actress
Page from the Illustrated London News Coronation Number, featuring four photographs of Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret in costume for the annual Windsor Castle Christmas pantomime

A scene from the pantomime Aladdin at the London Hippodrome, 1921, featuring Phyllis Dare as principal girl (Princes Badr-al-budur) and six of her bridal bodyguard. Date: 1921

Programme cover for Mother Goose
Programme cover for the pantomime Mother Goose staged at Dalys Theatre, London, 1932 1932

Programme cover for Mother Goose, 1924

Programme cover for Cinderella, 1922
Programme cover for Cinderella staged at the London Hippodrome by Julian Wylie, 1922. Artwork by Paul Chesney. Date: 1922

Copenhagen, Denmark - Pantomime Theatre with Pierrot and Harlequin characters Date: circa 1910s

Flying Mermaids
Flying mermaids! Mermaids suspended with wires, which are being operated by the men underneath them. Date: 1930s

Panto Japes
The Pantomime Dame forces the Pantomime Horse to drink a bottle of cod liver oil! Date: 1960s

Painting Pantomime Sets
Pantomime preparations - painting scenery. The huge canvasses are laid out on the floor and the sets are painted onto them using long handle brushes. Date: 1930s

Pantomime on Ice
Girls in the production of The Merry Doll, a pantomime on ice ! Date: 1930s

Royal visit to the pantomime
Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret watch the pantomime " Dick Whittington" at the Lyceum Theatre, London. They are accompanied by their parents, the Duke and Duchess of York. 1935

Poster, Drury Lane Pantomime, The Babes in the Wood, by J Hickory Wood and Arthur Collins. early 20th century

Programme cover for Aladdin, 1920
Programme cover for Aladdin staged at the London Hippodrome by Julian Wylie, 1920. Artwork by Hugh Willoughby. Date: 1920

The Dolly Sisters in Babes In the Wood, London, 1921 1921

Britannia and Eve Christmas cover 1932
Front cover illustration featuring a ballerina, harlequin and clown performing a rather dramatic scene with a sword on stage

Holly Leaves cover featuring silhouettes by H. L. Oakley
Front cover design for Holly Leaves featuring a series of charming cut outs by silhouette artist, H. L. Oakley depicting Christmas scenes from the Victorian era

Music from The Yellow Dwarf, pantomime
Cover design for a collection of music from the pantomime, The Yellow Dwarf, a serio-comic fantasia performed at Covent Garden Theatre

Pinocchio meets Jack and the Beanstalk
A composite illustration of two childrens stories -- Geppetto making Pinocchio at a table (right), and the Giant falling off the Beanstalk (left)

At the Pantomime by Susan Beatrice Pearse
Lovely illustration by Susan Beatrice Pearse showing children at a Christmas pantomime. A clown on stage is throwing crackers into the audience stalls

Aladdin Poster. A lady in the role of pantomime character Aladdin seated atop a willow pattern plate holds the magic lamp aloft

The Sketch Front Cover: Princess Elizabeth
A front cover from The Sketch showing the first Royal Pantomime on record. Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret as Principal Boy and Girl in Cinderella

William Tell Pantomime, 1856
Engraving showing a battle between William Tell, on left played by Albert Smith, and Gessler, played by T. Knox Holmes, in the amateur pantomime at the Lyceum Theatre, London, 1856

Panto Robinson Crusoe
Lydia Thompson (1836-1908) in the part of Crusoe, which in pantomume is traditionally a transvestite role

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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.