‘Oh no it isn’t, oh yes it is’.
Pantomime grew out of Music Hall and by the late 19th and early 20th centuries they became the home of pantomime. When you think of our current world of TV, DVDs and computers it is probably difficult to understand that the only popular entertainment of the time was Music Halls, which were hugely popular. Pantomime […]
Where did the Circus Come From?
This is disputed, as people say that circus started in the 18th century. However, they did have what they called circus in Ancient Rome. Ancient Rome circus The problem is that the Ancient Rome’s circuses weren’t the enjoyable and fun things that we all love today. They were held in large stadiums with horse and […]
How did we get Pantomimes?
They evolved from Commedia dell’Arte became “Harlequinades” that went on to be the roots of the Pantomimes we see today. Today’s Pantomimes are a fusion of eccentricity, ambiguity, and absurdity, which have become a public demonstration of our British identity. How did we get here? Well, it all started back in Italy. Commedia dell’arte, which […]
Where did Pantomime come from?
In the History of Pantomime, it is claimed that Pantomime has its roots in ‘Commedia dell’Arte’, a 16th-century Italian entertainment, however, in Roman in 467 BC they had Pantomimus , which was a mime show with a single dancer, it was popular especially with the Roman Emperors. It is has been claimed that Emperor Nero, […]
Santa Claus saves three sisters from Slavery
Santa Claus saves three sisters from Slavery Yes, the first Santa did just that and that is why today we hang up stockings at Christmas! Who was the first Santa? He was the Christian Bishop of Myra, also known as Nicholas of Bari. He was alive sometime around 300BC. Yes, a long time ago. He […]
St Boniface converts Pagans to Christians by cutting down a tree!
This happened in Germany 1300 years ago when St Boniface was trying to convince a group of pagans to become Christians. His problem was that they didn’t believe him, and he realised that he had to do something to convince them. To explain at this time in Northern Europe the people believed that the oak, […]
The Beginning of Pantomime
Let me tell you about the beginning of Pantomime. Pantomime today is a form of comic British theatre but it evolved from many different sources. In Roman times they had mime shows created by a single dancer who was known as Pantomimus which according to the records was performed in 467 BC by a dancer […]
Do your children know the history of the Christmas Tree?
There are many different stories, but by far the most popular the most popular one is the St. Boniface story, and even this one is open to several different endings. The basic story comes from Germany where to convince a group of pagans in Germany, who refused to believe his teachings, St. Boniface cut down […]
The Story of Snow White
We all know the fairy tale Snow White, one that has been made into a pantomime. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is one of the most famous fairy tales in the world As with all pantomimes, it is a story of good triumphing over evil. It has it all: Our sister site […]
Where did the Circus Come From?
Where Did Circus Come From? The history of the circus is an interesting story that spans many thousands of years, mixing entertainment, skill, and daring performances. We all associate the circus with colourful tents, thrilling acrobatics, and dazzling feats, however, its origins are essentially ancient and complex. There has been some dispute about where “circus” […]