What is a dame in a pantomime?
A pantomime dame is a male actor who is dressed up to look like a woman. A pantomime dame will also often perform in an exaggerated, melodramatic, manner. The role of the dame is to play a warm, matronly character or a wicked antagonist whose main purpose is to get the audience participating.
Who is the most famous pantomime dame?
Notable pantomime dames Peter Alexander – (born 1952) Notable dame in pantomimes in Yorkshire. Douglas Byng – (1893–1988) A legendary dame who appeared in over 50 pantomimes, Byng was also a noted cabaret and revue artiste. He was the first glamorous dame and designed all his own costumes.
Who is the dame in Peter Pan?
Morgan Brind
For the past 2 years, Morgan Brind has entertained Derby Arena audiences as the loveable panto Dame in Beauty and the Beast (2017) and Jack and the Beanstalk (2018). Morgan is back for a third year running as Auntie Hilda: the odd looking one that refuses to grow up!
When did pantomime dames start?
1806
The first pantomime dame appeared in 1806 The first pantomime dame, as we would recognise it in the UK, goes all the way back to the succinctly named Harlequin, and the Mother Goose; or, The Golden Egg performed at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden on December 29th 1806.
What is the role of a Dame in a pantomime?
A pantomime dame is a traditional role in British pantomime. It is part of the theatrical tradition of travesti portrayal of female characters by male actors in drag. Dame characters are often played either in an extremely camp style, or else by men acting butch in women’s clothing.
Who is the best pantomime dame in London?
Nick Wilton – (born 1957) English actor and scriptwriter, been a professional dame every Christmas since 2000. Shaun Prendergast (born 1958) – Resident Dame at Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith since 2010. Has been quoted in the Daily Telegraph as being ‘finest, funniest pantomime Dame in London’.
Who was the Dame in the pantomime at Drury Lane?
Dan Leno – (1860–1904) a legendary pantomime dame, whose ghost is said to haunt the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. John Linehan (born 1952) – Northern Irish actor and pantomime dame better known as the character May McFettridge. Resident Dame at Grand Opera House, Belfast.
How did the Thornbury Fromagerie come to be?
Started in early 2020, The Thornbury Fromagerie was a concept brought to the vibrant and bustling area to promote quality produce from Australia and the world. Working with some of the finest producers we immerse ourselves in the world of cheese to bring you the finest products available. Our philosophy is to innovate not imitate.
