Pantomime Collection (page 57)

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

Pantomime Clown / Robinson
A clown introduces the pantomime

Grace Huntley - Panto
Miss Grace huntely in various roles (Sinbad, Aladdin, The Bonnie Fishwife) in Sinbad at The Royal Theatre

Childrens Pantomime
The Childrens Pantomime Party at Covent Garden Theatre

Drury Lane Pantomime
The variety of costume for the Drury Lane Theatre pantomime performance of Robinson Crusoe

Sinbad the Sailor theatre poster
Theatre poster for the pantomime Sinbad the Sailor, showing the principal boy adrift at sea on a raft

Aladdin theatre poster
Theatre poster for the pantomime, Aladdin, depicting Aladdin in cave of treasures holding jewels and his magic lamp aloft

Pantomime at Drury Lane theatre
A crowd gathered outside Drury Lane Theatre waiting to attend a pantomime for Christmas

Off to the Panto
The whole family are off to the pantomime - but lawks ! will they all manage to fit into a single cab ?

Pearl Trimmed Headdress
Platinum, fifties blonde wearing a pearl trimmed headdress with a veil & triple pearl drop earrings. Her theatrical style eye make-up lends an exotic appearance

Pantomime Masks
Two craftsmen prepare bighead masks for the pantomime season

Pantomime fairies flying across the stage, supported by wires from above

Drury Lane Panto. School
Children working in the pantomimes at Drury Lane Theatre, receive lessons at the theatres school

Clown Appears on Stage
A cross section of a stage which shows how a clown magically appears on stage during a pantomime

Panto Audience 1890
A party of children enjoy the panto at Drury Lane Theatre, London

Pantomime Fairies
Working class children perform as pantomime fairies in a Victorian production

Capricorn / Furness
The Modern Zodiac: An Artists Almanac of English Society. Scenes of the month include snowballing, waits singing carols, pantomime characters, relations, gifts & parties

Drop of Pantomime Water
Illustration to one of the Bab Ballads by W. S. Gilbert entitled A Drop of Pantomime Water, showing how the players might look under a microscope

Panto Children Rehearse
The employment of children in pantomimes - a group of children rest in between rehearsals

Pantomime Rehersal / Kids
The employment of children in pantomimes - a group of children rehearse a dance with a violin accompaniment

Pantomime / Cinderella
Cinderella and her ugly sisters

Pantomime / Clown Appears
Cross-section to show how the clown appears on the stage

Pantomime / Mother Hubbard
Mr Horace Mills as Old Mother Hubbard at the Princes Theatre, Bristol

Theatre / Pantomime
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK Dolly Castles as Jack (The Principal Boy) and George Graves as Mrs Halleybutt (the Dame); at Drury Lane

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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.