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 imposture,... [Read More]

This hilarious male ballerina outfit is the perfect outfit for a stag weekend. This outfit would also work perfectly for a pantomime or Halloween!

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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Wear this Halloween costume to your favorite party.

Specifications:Type: Princess Girl Party CostumeMaterial: Gauze Wire+Nylon+Plush+GlitterColor: Yellow, Purple, Rose, Blue, Red, Pink  Size: One Size (Kids)Butterfly wing :47 x 35cm/18.5''x13.7" (approx)Wand :35cm /13.7'' (approx)Skirt:  Length 37cm/14.6'', Waist is elasticHeadband: 12cm x 10cm/4.7" x 3.94"Butterfly wand and Headband have matching Wing's color.Package Include:1 x Butterfly wing1 x Wand1 x Headband1 x Tutu SkirtNote:1. It is manual measurement, there may be 2-3cm error.2. And item color displayed in photos may be showing slightly different on your computer monitor since monitors are not calibrated same. hope