Panto Collection (page 17)

Tonights The Night by Fred Thomson
Promotional postcard for Tonights The Night by Fred Thomson from Les Dominos Roses by Alfred Hennequin & Alfred Delacour (Theatre du Vaudeville, Paris, 17th April 1876); music Paul Rubens

Tommy Atkins by Arthur Shirley and Ben Landeck
Inside pages of promotional flyer for Tommy Atkins by Arthur Shirley and Ben Landeck. First produced at the Pavilion Theatre, Whitechapel, 16th September 1889. Date: 1889

The Tivoli, London
Promotional postcard showing the Tivoli Theatre of Varieties in the Strand, London in 1908. Date: 1908

Tina by Paul Rubens and Harry Graham
Promotional postcard for Tina by Paul Rubens and Harry Graham; music Paul Rubens & Haydn Wood. First produced Adelphi Theatre, 2nd November 1915. For Frederick G. Lloyds Co

Vesta Tilley (1864 - 1952)
Promotional postcard for Vesta Tilley (1864-1952). Vesta Tilley was the leading male impersonator on the music halls of her day, and not usually shown in womens clothes

The Tigers Cub by Charles Giblyn
Promotional postcard showing sketches of characters from The Tigers Cub by Charles Giblyn, 1915. Date: 1915

Tiger Rose by Willard Mack
Promotional postcard for Tiger Rose by Willard Mack. First produced in England, Bournemouth, 6th October and the Savoy Theatre, 16th October 1919. For the Savoy

The Three Musketeers by Henry Hamilton
Promotional postcard for The Three Musketeers by Henry Hamilton. Showing Edward Dunstan, who is given star billing, as DArtagnan. Touring to Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield, 9th March 1911 Date: 1911

The Three Musketeers by Arthur Shirley and Ben Landeck
Promotional postcard for The Three Musketeers by Arthur Shirley and Ben Landeck. First produced at the Lyceum Theatre, 8th November 1911. For the transfer to Princes Theatre, 26th December 1911

That Little Old Mother of Mine by F G Kimberley
Promotional postcard for That Little Old Mother of Mine by Mrs F. G. Kimberley. First produced Junction Theatre, Manchester, 20th October and Elephant & Castle Theatre, 24th November 1919. Artist: E

That Brute, Simmons by H C Sargeant and Arthur Morrison
Promotional postcard for That Brute, Simmons by H. C. Sargeant and Arthur Morrison from Morrisons short story of that name, first published in Tales of Mean Streets (1894)

Thank You, Phillips! by A L Burke
Promotional postcard for Thank You, Phillips! by A. L. Burke. First produced at the Apollo Theatre, 10th November 1921.Phillips is the valet who is in such complete control of his master

Thark by Ben Travers
Promotional postcard for Thark by Ben Travers. First produced at the Kings Theatre, Southsea, 27th June and Aldwych Theatre, 4th July 1927

The Terror by Edgar Wallace
Promotional postcard for The Terror by Edgar Wallace. First produced Winter Garden, New Brighton, 21st February, and Lyceum, 11th May 1927

A Temporary Gentleman by H F Maltby
Promotional postcard for A Temporary Gentleman by H. F. Maltby. First produced at the Pier Theatre, Brighton, 17th March and Oxford Theatre, 9th June 1919

The Sportsman, sketch starring Will Hebden
Promotional postcard for The Sportsman starring Will Hebden. A music hall sketch first performed at the Camberwell Empire, 10th June 1907. Date: circa 1907

Harry Tate
Promotional postcard for Flying starring Harry Tate. Harry Tate (1872-1940) was a popular music hall artist, who made his debut in 1895. He specialised in comic sketches. Flying was one of them

Tantalizing Tommy by Paul Gavault and Michael Morton
Promotional postcard for Tantalizing Tommy by Paul Gavault and Michael Morton, adapted from La Petite Chocalatiere by Paul Gavault. (Theatre de la Renaissance, Paris, 23rd October 1909)

The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare
Promotional postcard for The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare. Starring Oscar Asche as Petruchio, and his wife, Lily Brayton, as Katherine in a production at the Adelphi Theatre

Sybil by Harry Grattan
Promotional postcard for Sybil by Harry Grattan from the Hungarian of M. Brody & Ferenc Martos (Budapest, 27th February 1914); music Victor Jacobi

The Swineherd and the Princess by Alfred England
Reverse of a one-page promotional flyer for The Swineherd and the Princess by Alfred England, Sidney Cubitt and Otto David, from Hans Andersens story; music Carl St. Amory

Mabel Love as Suzanne
Promotional postcard of popular Victorian/Edwardian actress Mabel Love playing the character of Suzanne. Mabel Love (16 October 1874 15 May 1953), was a British dancer and stage actress

The Sunshine Sisters by Ivor Novello and Richard D Rose
Promotional postcard for The Sunshine Sisters by Ivor Novello and Richard D Rose. Fist produced at Queens Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue on 8th November 1933 and toured extensively afterwards

Sunshine of the World by Gladys Unger and KK Ardaschir
Promotional postcard for Sunshine of the World by Gladys Unger and K. K. Ardaschir; music Charles Cuvillier. First produced at the Theatre Royal, Brighton, 19th January and Empire Theatre

The Sunshine Girl by Paul Rubens
Promotional postcard for The Sunshine Girl by Paul Rubens & Cecil Raleigh; music Paul Rubens. First produced at the Gaiety Theatre, 24th February 1912

Stand and Deliver by Justin Huntly McCarthy
Promotional postcard for Stand and Deliver by Justin Huntly McCartthy. First produced His Majestys Theatre, 30th March 1916. It featured Claude Duval, a legendary highwayman. Artist: Charles Buchel

St Jamess Theatre
Promotional postcard for St Jamess Theatre London. St Jamess Theatre (est. 1835) was a 1, 200-seat theatre located in King Street, at Duke Street, St James s, London

Squatter Sovereignty by Edward Harrigan
Promotional postcard for Squatter Sovereignty by Edward Harrigan, first produced at Harrigan and Harts Theatre, New York in 1882. Date: circa 1882

The Spring Chicken by George Grossmith
Novelty promotional postcard for The Spring Chicken by George Grossmith, from Coquin de Printemps by Adolphe Jaime & George Dunval (Folies Dramatiques, Paris)

The Spanish Main by Vasco Marenas
Promotional postcard for The Spanish Main by Vasco Marenas. First produced Wimbledon, 6th September and Apollo Theatre, 21st December 1915. Photo shows Oscar Asche as the lead Patrick O Gorman

Song of the Sea by Arthur Wimperis & Lauri Wylie
Promotional postcard for Song of the Sea by Arthur Wimperis & Lauri Wylie from the German musical Lady Hamilton; music Eduard Kunneke (Schauspielhaus, Breslau, 25th September 1926)

A Southern Maid by Dion Clayton Calthorp & Harry Graham
Promotional postcard for A Southern Maid by Dion Clayton Calthorp & Harry Graham; music Harold Fraser-Simson & Ivor Novell

Somewhere A Voice Is Calling by Joseph Millane & R Carleton
Promotional postcard for Somewhere A Voice is Calling by Joseph Millane and Royce Carleton. First produced at the Empire Theatre, Rotherham, 29th May and Elephant & Castle, 15th November 1915

A Son of Satan by Clifford Rean
Promotional postcard for A Son of Satan by Clifford Rean. First produced at Smethwick 19th February 1902. Date: 1902

The Soldier Priest by J W Whitbread
Promotional postcard for The Soldier Priest by J. W. Whitbread. First produced Wolverhampton, 31st January 1916. Soldiers on the battlefield are visible behind the priest

Soldier Boy by Rida Johnson and Edgar Wallace
Promotional postcard for Soldier Boy by Rida Johnson Young and Edgar Wallace; music Sigmund Romberg. First produced in England by Albert de Courville at the Princes Theatre, Manchester

So This Is Love! by Stanley Lupino and Arthur Rigby
Promotional postcard for So This Is Love by Stanley Lupino and Arthur Rigby music Hal Brody. First produced at the Winter Garden Theatre, London (now New London Theatre) 25th April 1928

So This Is London by Arthur Goodrich
Novelty promotional postcard for So This Is London by Arthur Goodrich (Hudson Theatre, New York, 30th August 1922). First produced Prince of Wales Theatre

A Snug Little Kingdom by M Ambient
Promotional postcard for A Snug Little Kingdom by M. Ambient. First produced at the Royalty Theatre, 31st January 1903. The photo is of Stuart Lomath as Ben Kershaw. Date: 1903

S Nice
Promotional postcard for SNice Espinosas 1000 Revue (above the image). First produced at the Gaiety Theatre, Hastings, 29th March and Coronet Theatre, 5th April 1915

Smith by W Somerset Maugham
Promotional postcard for Smith by W. Somerset Maugham. First produced at the Comedy Theatre, 30th September 1909. Smith is the maid. Date: 1909

Smile! Revue by Albert de Courville and Wal Pink
Promotional postcard for Smile! Revue by Albert de Courville and Wal Pink; music Frederick Chapelle. First produced at the Garrick Theatre, 8th June 1917. Artist: John Hassall

The Silver King by Henry Arthur Jones and Henry Herman
Promotional postcard for The Silver King by Henry Arthur Jones and Henry Herman. First produced at the Princesss Theatre, 16th November 1882

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"Panto: A Timeless Theatrical Extravaganza" Step into the enchanting world of panto, where classic tales and beloved characters come to life on stage. From Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw to The Mikado by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan, it has always been a celebration of theatrical brilliance. In the Land of Christmas Plays by Pauline Baynes, audiences are transported to a magical realm filled with laughter and joy, and is here that Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise were awarded the prestigious Joint Showbiz Award by Variety for their outstanding contributions to this cherished art form. The Waldorf Theatre in London stands as a testament to the grandeur productions throughout history. Its hallowed halls have witnessed countless performances that have left audiences spellbound. A Scrape of the Pen by Graham Moffatt showcases the wit and humor that define pantomime. La Poupee by Arthur Sturgess brings forth delightful puppetry that adds an extra layer of charm to these whimsical shows. No discussion about panto would be complete without mentioning Dan Leno, known for his iconic portrayal Dame characters. His larger-than-life presence continues to inspire performers today, as they step into extravagant costumes and bring laughter to all who watch. Even renowned actors like John Inman find themselves captivated by the allure of panto. As he gets fitted for his role in Mother Goose at Empire Theatre in Liverpool, we witness firsthand how this genre transcends boundaries and attracts talent from all walks of life. On and Off by Fred Karno takes us behind-the-scenes, revealing the dedication and hard work put into creating seamless performances night after night. No detail is too small when it comes to delivering unforgettable experiences for audiences young and old alike. Finally, Man And Superman written once again by George Bernard Shaw proves that even esteemed playwrights recognize the magic within pantomime's colorful world.