Pantomime Collection (#3)

Half Past Eight by P Rubens and C H Bovill
Promotional postcard for Half Past Eight, One of those Musical Things by Paul Rubens & C. H. Bovill; music Paul Rubens. First produced at the Comedy Theatre on 10th August 1916

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

Singer Helen Shapiro, pictured relaxing in her dressing room in one of her costumes. She is playing the principal boy Aladdin in the panto at the New Theatre, Hull. 22nd December 1964

Singer Helen Shapiro, pictured behind the scenes at the theatre in one of her costumes. She is playing the principal boy Aladdin in the panto at the New Theatre, Hull. 22nd December 1964

Actress Sandra Dickinson with her daughter Georgia Moffett, who turns one on Christmas Day, at rehearsals of Aladdin at the Wimbledon Theatre. 25th October 1985

Comedians Syd Little and Eddie Large with their glamorous Aladdin, Patsy Ann Scott, on a ride across the stage at Liverpools Empire Theatre as rehearsals begin for what promises to be a record

Maggie Smith in the title role of Peter Pan with Dave Allen as Captain Hook. Pictured together during rehearsals. 30th November 1973

Childrens Author Enid Blyton watches the auditions today, as young actors and actresses try their best to secure major roles in the production of Noddy in Toyland this Christmas

Alexandra Stevenson, professional actress and amateur painter, pictured 12th January 1965. She is currently starring as Prince Charming in the panto Cinderella at the Rotherham Theatre, London

Aladdin, pantomime, New Theatre Royal, Windsor

Daisy Dormer music hall singer 1883-1947
Daisy Dormer (Kezia Beatrice Stockwell) music hall singer and pantomime favourite. Here as Maid Marion in ?Babes in the Wood?. Music hall stars often performed their hit songs in pantomime

Ada Reeve music hall singer 1874-1966
Ada Reeve (Adelaide Mary Reeve) music hall singer, pantomime favourite, stage and screen actress. Wearing full length pleated skirt and high black hat with ostrich feather. Holding long gloves

May Lilian Levey music hall male impersonator
May Lilian Levey male impersonator, dancer, pantomime principal boy. Here dressed in top hat and tails with cane. Called herself the ?premier male character comedienne?

Madeline Rossiter actress, musician and manager
Madeline Rossiter dressed in male attire as Algy. She worked in revue, summer seasons, musical comedy and pantomime. Described as a comedienne, impressioniste and musician

Vesta Tilley music hall male impersonator 1864-1952
Vesta Tilley (Matilda Alice Powles) male impersonator, actress and pantomime star. Dressed in costume as an Eton schoolboy with bum-freezer jacket and top hat

Winifred Ward music hall male impersonator 1880-1975
Winifred Ward male impersonator and pantomime principal boy. In costume for ?Jack Horner? pantomime, Princes Theatre, Bristol. Wearing light coloured suit with trouser turn-ups

Hetty King music hall male impersonator 1883-1972
Hetty (Hettie) King (Winifred Emms) in pantomime costume as Aladdin. Seated on table. Elaborate hat with feathers, Chinese-style satin jacket with shorts, tights and satin shoes with large bow

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

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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.