What are the 10 pantomimes?

List of Pantos

  • Cinderella (Both Versions) – (Larger Cast), (Smaller Cast)
  • Beauty & the Beast.
  • Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs.
  • Aladdin.
  • Aladdin Version 2 (Arabian Version)
  • Camelot the Panto.
  • Sleeping Beauty.
  • Robin Hood & the Babes in the Wood.

What is the most popular pantomime?

Cinderella is one of the most well-known pantomimes in the world and is based on a traditional fairytale of the ‘rags to riches’ story of an orphaned girl living with her stepmother and evil stepsisters.

What is a famous pantomime?

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is another well-loved, well-revered pantomime. Dating back to 1812, the Grimm Fairy Tales feature Snow White. The first Broadway show was in 1912. Read more: Check out our articles on the History of Snow White.

What is the oldest pantomime?

Rich produced what is considered to be the first real pantomime in 1721 entitled The Magician; or Harlequin a Director. The character of Harlequin was transformed into a mischievous, funny magician as well remaining the love interest of Columbine.

How many types of pantomime are there?

The interaction between words and gesture meanings was highlighted in two experiments with a priming paradigm.

Are there any Pantos this year?

Panto 2022 is going to bigger and better than ever with shows already scheduled at theatres up and down the country! There is nothing quite like the joy of Christmas pantomimes – the perfect way to get the entire family into the festive mood!

What Pantos are on this year?

Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Sat 3 Dec – Sat 31 Dec 2022. View Dates, Times & Prices.

  • Aladdin. Fri 2 Dec 2022 – Mon 2 Jan 2023.
  • Beauty and the Beast. Sat 26 Nov – Sat 31 Dec 2022.
  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Sat 10 Dec 2022 – Sat 8 Jan 2023.
  • The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan. Sat 10 Dec – Sat 31 Dec 2022.

    • What are pantomimes in England?

    A panto is a traditional fairy tale complete with songs, dances, jokes, exaggerated characters and lots of audience participation. The British love a good panto. In fact the nation has been mad on it ever since the actor manager John Rich introduced it in 1717.

    Who is the most famous pantomime performer?

    Christopher Biggins Often referred to as “Biggins”, this actor is one of the most renowned pantomime dames of all time.

    When was the first pantomime in the UK?

    It is generally acknowledged that British pantomime is modelled on the early masques of the Elizabethan and Stuart days. In the 14th century the early masques were musical, mime or spoken dramas, usually performed in grand houses although by the 17th century they were really no more than an excuse for a theme party.

    Why is panto only at Christmas?

    But it really came from very un-British traditions, nothing to do with Christmas whatever! It is now primarily a children’s entertainment show, in the theatre, based on traditional children’s stories Fairy Stories such as Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. But pantomime really began as an entertainment for adults.

    What are the 5 rules of pantomime?

    Terms in this set (5)

    • Make the scene clear. Rule 1.
    • Exaggerate facial expressions. Rule 2.
    • Keep each motion precise. Rule 3.
    • Keep scenes entertaining. Rule 4.
    • Don’t Talk!!!! Rule 5.