Pantomime Collection (#7)

Hamamuraya Roko, 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
Hamamuraya Roko, 1794

The actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as Otoma, 1794. Creator: Shunsho
The actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as Otoma, 1794

The actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu III as Onayo, 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu III as Onayo, 1794

The actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as the wet nurse Shigenoi, 1794. Creator: Shunsho
The actor Iwai Hanshiro IV as the wet nurse Shigenoi, 1794

The actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Osan, Ippei's elder sister, 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The actor Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Osan, Ippei's elder sister, 1794

The actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Oshizu, wife of Tanabe Bunzo, 1794. Creator: Shunsho
The actor Segawa Kikunojo III as Oshizu, wife of Tanabe Bunzo, 1794

The actor Segawa Tomisaburo II as Yadorigi, wife of Ogishi Kurando, 1794. Creator: Toshusai Sharaku
The actor Segawa Tomisaburo II as Yadorigi, wife of Ogishi Kurando, 1794

The actor Matsumoto Yonesaburo as Shinobu in the guise of the courtesan Kewaizaka no Shosho, 1794

The actor Sawamura Sojuro V as Tsubone Iwafuji, 1847. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
The actor Sawamura Sojuro V as Tsubone Iwafuji, 1847

Nakayama Tomisaburo Dressed as a Woman Wearing a Towel on Her Head, c. 1795

Arbuscula, 1897. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Arbuscula, 1897. Arbuscula was a celebrated pantomime actress and stage performer of ancient Rome during the 1st century BCE, when most female parts were played by men

Ballerina Miss Marie Cheza as Jenny in the ballet-pantomime Jenny by Jean-Louis Aumer, Panorama Dramatique, 1824
FLO4607081 Ballerina Miss Marie Cheza as Jenny in the ballet-pantomime Jenny by Jean-Louis Aumer, Panorama Dramatique, 1824. Handcoloured lithograph by F

Punchinello with the Ostriches, c. 1800 (pen & light brown ink (probably bistre
3700636 Punchinello with the Ostriches, c.1800 (pen & light brown ink (probably bistre) and brush wash over black chalk on laid paper) by Tiepolo

Victorian Christmas card of four men walking in the snow carrying boards advertising a
3603911 Victorian Christmas card of four men walking in the snow carrying boards advertising a pantomime, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Masquerade of Orson and Valentine, 1566 (engraving)
5196970 Masquerade of Orson and Valentine, 1566 (engraving) by Brueghel, Pieter The Elder (c.1525-69) (after); 30x41.4 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Jingling Jocund Jumpers; Messrs Cooke, Lee and Jackson (engraving)
609331 Jingling Jocund Jumpers; Messrs Cooke, Lee and Jackson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jingling Jocund Jumpers; Messrs Cooke)

Holiday Entertainments at the London Theatres (engraving)
1628767 Holiday Entertainments at the London Theatres (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holiday Entertainments at the London Theatres)

Ancient Egyptian pantomime (chromolitho)
1093721 Ancient Egyptian pantomime (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Egyptian pantomime)

The new Christmas pantomime (litho)
983785 The new Christmas pantomime (litho) by Doyle, John (H.B.) (1797-1868) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new Christmas pantomime)

The Fake Elephant (coloured engraving)
979214 The Fake Elephant (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fake Elephant.); © Look and Learn

Illustrations from "Joies d Enfants"(engraving)
1062211 Illustrations from " Joies d Enfants" (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations from " Joies d Enfants")

Pantomime
LLM460534 Pantomime by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pantomime. Illustration for Warnes Picture Puzzle Toy Book (c 1880). Note cut-outs stuck onto pictures

Dutch Page (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407557 Dutch Page (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees; English, out of copyright

Rosario Guerrero, Spanish dancer who appeared in a ballet version of Carmen in 1903, and in pantomime Date: 1903

George Robey and Clarice Mayne as Dame Trot and Jack in the 1921-2 pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk at the London Hippodrome. Inset picture shows child actor, Kiddy Kennedy. Date: 1921

People of Panto-land, Jack & the Beanstalk at Hippodrome
Page from The Sketch featuring photographs of the pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk at the London Hippodrome, 1921-2, featuring George Robey as Dame Trot

Caricature of (Sir) Edward Moss, chairman of Moss Empires and the man behind the London Hippodrome, talking to his stage director Frank Parker

Minnie Terry as the Sylph Coquette in Cinderella Date: 1890s

Ellaline Terriss as Cinderella Date: 1890s

Cinderella, Adelphi Theatre, London, Christmas pantomime with Phyllis Dare in the title role, Carrie Moore as the Prince, Dan Rolyat as the Baron, John Humphries as the Baroness

Augustus Harriss pantomime, Babes in the Wood, Drury Lane, London. Date: late 19th century

Red Riding Hood and Little Boy Blue, grand Christmas pantomime by W Younge, directed by E F Edgar, at the Imperial Theatre, Westminster, London, under the management of Marie Litton. Date: circa 1880s

Aladdin pantomime, Ye Olde Sadlers Wells Theatre, London, from 24 December 1902, twice nightly, including 100 local children, comic harlequinade. Blue and white Chinese plate design. Date: 1902

Cinderella, Theatre Royal, Bognor - collecting firewood Date: early 20th century

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, Almanack 1869 - Puss in Boots, Christmas Pantomime Date: 1869

Pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, or the Seven Champions, Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, London, with Fanny Leslie as Jack Date: early 20th century

Pantomime, Cinderella, by H B Maxwell, produced by J E Cowell, West Pier Date: early 20th century

Pantomime, Puss in Boots, Aquarium, Great Yarmouth, produced by Ernest E Norris, direct from the Elephant and Castle Theatre, London Date: early 20th century

Pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, Sheffield
Pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, Theatre Royal, Sheffield, from 24 December 1910, produced by John Hart. Date: 1910

Madame Sans-Gene by Victorien Sardou and Emile Moreau. First produced Theatre du Vaudeville, Paris, 27th October 1893.Henry Irving starred in J

A photograph of a young woman called Lily, dressed up as Aladdin, either for a fancy dress or event, or perhaps a pantomime. Date: 1927

The Pantomime "Cinderella, "at the Garrick Theatre (litho)
1615050 The Pantomime " Cinderella, " at the Garrick Theatre (litho) by Sauber, Robert (1868-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pantomime " Cinderella)

Engaging for the Pantomime (engraving)
1616186 Engaging for the Pantomime (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engaging for the Pantomime)

Rehearsing for the Pantomime at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
1611540 Rehearsing for the Pantomime at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rehearsing for the Pantomime at the Crystal Palace)

Scenes from the Pantomime of "Robinson Crusoe, "at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane (litho)
1604440 Scenes from the Pantomime of " Robinson Crusoe, " at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane (litho) by English School

Reproduction of a poster advertising Cadet Roussel
STC139163 Reproduction of a poster advertising Cadet Roussel, an equestrian spectacle at the Hippodrome, 1882 (colour litho) by Cheret

Making masks for a Christmas pantomime (engraving)
6032216 Making masks for a Christmas pantomime (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making masks for a Christmas pantomime)

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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.