In nineteenth-century Britain, the spectacular and highly profitable theatrical form known as "pantomime" was part of a shared cultural repertoire and a significant medium for the transmission of stories. Rowdy, comedic, and slightly risqué, pantomime productions were situated in dynamic relationship with various forms of print and material culture. Popular fairy-tale theater also informed the production and reception of folklore research in ways that are often overlooked. In Staging Fairyland: Folklore, Children’s Entertainment, and Nineteenth-Century Pantomime, Jennifer Schacker reclaims the place of theatrical performance in this history, developing a model for the intermedial and cross-disciplinary study of narrative cultures. The case studies that punctuate each chapter move between the realms of print and performance, scholarship and popular culture. Schacker examines pantomime productions of such well-known tales as "Cinderella," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "Jack and the Beanstalk," as well as others whose popularity has waned—such as, "Daniel O’Rourke" and "The Yellow Dwarf." These productions resonate with traditions of impersonation, cross-dressing, literary imp... [Read More]

Christopher Wheeldon's acclaimed new Cinderella for the Dutch National Ballet is an imaginative interpretation of a much-loved classic. Inspired by the original Brothers Grimm fairy tale, Wheeldon gives the characters renewed depth and complexity, complementing Prokofiev's celebrated and colorful score. With sets and costumes by the renowned designer Julian Crouch, supported by stunning stage effects, this world premiere production is a truly magical experience, bringing an age-old fairy tale into the 21st century.

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Hi, I'm Madeleine! I love to dance, and I am always on the move! From pirouettes to pantomimes, you can count on me to bring some excitement to any room. My dad calls me his little lightning bolt, which is fun because I think lightning is really cool! When I'm not at dance class with my BFF Noa, I'm reading my science textbook for fun! Biology is my passion! Did you know that a single human brain generates more electrical impulses in one day than all the telephones in the world combined? That's amazing! One day, I'm going to be a doctor and help children stay healthy so that we can all dance together. Will you be my friend? Let's dance it out today! About Hearts of Yarn™: What do you get when you mix a passionate, creative mom and detail-oriented dad, who share a love for fashion, cozy decor and most of all their adorable children? Hearts of Yarn, a beautiful line of aesthetically pleasing playthings that kids (and their parents!) can't help falling in love with. Each doll is designed to delight, stitched with love, and waits patiently to be a loyal companion to a little person with a big heart. Handmade with delicate detail, yet solidly cozy for little fingers, our dolls complet... [Read More]