It's Behind You!: The Story of Panto
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Dating back to the middle ages, British pantomime has absorbed the traditions of Commedia dell'Arte, Harlequinades, Music Hall and slapstick to produce a unique theatrical tradition. Supported by Iavish archive and contemporary photographs, writer Peter Lathan explores the history and development of panto, discovering where panto gags come from, who is considered to be the greatest Dame of all time and why is it that a girl always plays a boy falling in love with a girl whose mother is a man! All our favourite stories are included - from Cinderella and Aladdin to Jack and Beanstalk and Sleeping Beauty - in this ultimate celebration of Britain's unique love affair with panto
Caught at the BookcrossingNI Christmas party.
Journal Entry 3 by GailRogan at Belfast Central Train Station in Belfast, Co. Antrim United Kingdom on Saturday, February 4, 2017
Released 7 yrs ago (2/6/2017 UTC) at Belfast Central Train Station in Belfast, Co. Antrim United Kingdom
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This was a fascinating account of the story of panto - I didn't realise it had such a long tradition and such a diverse set of characters.
Leaving on Translink bookshelf to continue its journey.
Leaving on Translink bookshelf to continue its journey.