In this, the first everand still the onlypublished collection of pantomime sketches and gags, actor Paul Harris has gathered together a hilarious selection of theatrical material, much of which originated in Victorian times and which has been updated and refined over the past century. He introduces us to the stalwarts of just about every pantothe Dame, Comic, and Feedand the characters familiar to many generations of theatre goers: Dick Wittington, Cinderella, Buttons, Little Red Riding Hood, Sinbad the Sailor, Aladdin, Widow Twankey, Wishee Washee, Snow White, and Mother Goose. To place each sketch in context, Paul Harris provides lively and amusing introductions, full of theatrical anecdotes and helpful tips about props, special effects and stage "bits," the art of compromising on a comedy theme. All the standard sketches and gags are here: The Y Dance, The Tiddley Tree, A Little Bit of Heaven, The Magic Hat, The Busy Bee, and, perhaps the two most famous, The Schoolroom and The Kitchen Scene. For thousands of professional and amateur performers, directors, and producers, and for many pantomime enthusiasts in Britain and other parts of the world, this new and expanded edition of The Pantomime Book is an essential source book and guide. "
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Owen The Limited, Peter
ISBN-10
0720613191
ISBN-13
9780720613193
eBay Product ID (ePID)
71786838
Product Key Features
Book Title
Pantomime Book
Author
Roy Hudd
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Theater / History & Criticism, General, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Publication Year
2008
Genre
Drama, Performing Arts, Humor
Number of Pages
200 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
7.5in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
5in
Item Weight
5.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Edition Number
3
Reviews
"Lively and amusing . . . this will be an essential source book and guide." — Call Boy, Journal of the British Music Hall Society, "Lively and amusing . . . this will be an essential source book and guide." -- Call Boy, Journal of the British Music Hall Society, "Lively and amusing . . . this will be an essential source book and guide." -- Call Boy, Journal of the British Music Hall Society
Target Audience
Trade
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