Pantomime Collection (page 9)

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

Preparing for the Pantomime at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving)
1611545 Preparing for the Pantomime at the Lyceum Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the Pantomime at the Lyceum Theatre)

Eleanor Souray, English actress
Eleanor Souray (1880-1931), English actress known for her roles in Edwardian musical comedies, pantomime and light opera, later Eleanor Byng, Viscountess Torrington. Date: circa 1900s

The Pantomime at Her Majestys Theatre (engraving)
1612661 The Pantomime at Her Majestys Theatre (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pantomime at Her Majestys Theatre)

The Pantomime of "The Forty Thieves"at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (litho)
1606893 The Pantomime of " The Forty Thieves" at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Drury-Lane Theatre, engaging for the Pantomime (engraving)
1619545 Drury-Lane Theatre, engaging for the Pantomime (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drury-Lane Theatre, engaging for the Pantomime)

A Soldiers Pantomime at Woolwich (engraving)
1616279 A Soldiers Pantomime at Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Soldiers Pantomime at Woolwich)

Her First Appearance (engraving)
1616227 Her First Appearance (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her First Appearance)

The Pantomime at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving)
1614536 The Pantomime at Drury Lane Theatre (engraving) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pantomime at Drury Lane Theatre)

The Pantomime "Aladdin, "at the Grand Theatre, Fulham, the Market-Place, Pekin (litho)
1615049 The Pantomime " Aladdin, " at the Grand Theatre, Fulham, the Market-Place, Pekin (litho) by English School

Rehearsing for the Pantomime (engraving)
1590822 Rehearsing for the Pantomime (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rehearsing for the Pantomime)

Scene from the Pantomime at the Gaiety Theatre (engraving)
1589860 Scene from the Pantomime at the Gaiety Theatre (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from the Pantomime at the Gaiety Theatre)

My Last Pantomime, when I took My Grandchildren to Covent Garden (engraving)
1602668 My Last Pantomime, when I took My Grandchildren to Covent Garden (engraving) by Barnard, Frederick (1846-1896) (attr)

Uma, or The Beach of Falesa, by Robert Louis Stevenson (engraving)
1603411 Uma, or The Beach of Falesa, by Robert Louis Stevenson (engraving) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uma, or The Beach of Falesa)

Cinderella, Crystal Palace Grand Christmas Pantomime, 1875 (colour litho)
1094520 Cinderella, Crystal Palace Grand Christmas Pantomime, 1875 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cinderella)

A Pantomime on Board H M Troopship "Crocodile"in the Indian Ocean (engraving)
1037923 A Pantomime on Board H M Troopship " Crocodile" in the Indian Ocean (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Every One His Own Pantomime (engraving)
1107383 Every One His Own Pantomime (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Every One His Own Pantomime)

Jack and the Beanstalk, Royal Theatre, Edinburgh
Performers on stage in an elaborately designed pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, at the Royal Theatre, Edinburgh. circa 1900s

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

The Circus at Covent Garden Theatre (engraving)
1061749 The Circus at Covent Garden Theatre (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Circus at Covent Garden Theatre)

Poster for Babes in the Wood, advertising a pantomime. Date: circa 1930s

Poster for Aladdin, advertising a pantomime. Date: circa 1930s

Poster for Jack and the Beanstalk, advertising a pantomime. Date: circa 1930s

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

Boxing Night at Old Drury, the House and the Stage seen from the Uppermost Box (engraving)
1047867 Boxing Night at Old Drury, the House and the Stage seen from the Uppermost Box (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Going to the Morning Performance of the Pantomime (engraving)
1613491 Going to the Morning Performance of the Pantomime (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going to the Morning Performance of the Pantomime)

Scene from the New Pantomime of "Harlequin and O Donoghue, "at Astleys (engraving)
1625320 Scene from the New Pantomime of " Harlequin and O Donoghue, " at Astleys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Pantomime Horse, 1918 (chalk on paper)
701198 The Pantomime Horse, 1918 (chalk on paper) by Gaskin, Arthur Joseph (1862-1928); 18.5x14.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eSarah Colegrave Fine Art; English, out of copyright

The pantomime from the clowns point of view (engraving)
584943 The pantomime from the clowns point of view (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pantomime from the clowns point of view; from Illustrated Times)

Engaging children for the Christmas pantomime at Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving)
586306 Engaging children for the Christmas pantomime at Drury Lane Theatre, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mr Joseph Grimaldi as Clown in the popular pantomime Mother Goose (engraving)
584355 Mr Joseph Grimaldi as Clown in the popular pantomime Mother Goose (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scenes from the Drury Lane and Covent Garden Pantomimes (engraving)
583851 Scenes from the Drury Lane and Covent Garden Pantomimes (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info)

Marie Loftus, an ideal principal boy (photo)
583419 Marie Loftus, an ideal principal boy (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Loftus)

On and Off the Stage (engraving)
583075 On and Off the Stage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On and Off the Stage, cartoon); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

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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.