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Pantbmime's origins In 1855. Benjamin Webster pro- duced a pantomime billed as a "grand coalition of burlesque and comic pantomime for young and old." From here grew the tradition of cast- ing the main parts with a woman taking the role of the Principal Boy and a man taking the part of the fe- male character or Pantomime Dame. Dance and song too were very much a part of pantomime at this stage, as were spectacular scenery and cos- turning. It was Tom Matthews, a pu- pil of Grimaldi, who eventually changed the clown costume from the traditional Harlequin with diamond- patterned jester suit to the frilly version we're familiar with today. The Victorian era ushered in the many changes that made English pan- tomime what it is today. Queen Vic- toria. with her large family, brought "family life" into vogue. Pantomime responded with a more romantic version designed exclusively for children. At the same time. more sophisticated writers were pr'oducing burlesques or extravaganzas with modern interpretations, and actresses were appearing in the parts of boys, men in the ladies' parts. This too in- fluenced pantomime. (Continued from page 3) . the "Big Heads" which concealed the actors in the opening scenes be- fore the "transformation" at the climax of the story. The 1860's saw the climax of Panto- Heather John plays the role of Jack in University of Waterloo's Christmas pantomime, Jack and Jill. Male roles are traditionally played by women in pantomimes. . _ _ Music Hall was becoming a flour- ishing part of the. entertainment world and gradually well-known artists Iactors. dancers, music hall singers) were all to appear in the popular pantomime! Often parts were written in for specific per- formers-such as Harry Lauder who appeared as a Scottish M'Swankey. Dan Leno. a dancer from the age of four, became as famous for pantm mime as Grimaldi in his day. playing the role of Pantomime Dame. mime in the Grimaldi tradition. The "Big Heads" were dropped-ballet, enjoying a rebirth, became part of the pantomime and rose to spectacular heights with leading ballerinas of the day taking part. Costumes too were being designed by well-known designers and the stories were being drawn from the Arabian Nights, Grimm and Hans Andersen. and nursery legends. Pantomime has survived because it has adapted. Its popularity has at- tracted many different types of per- formers and each has added changes In its long evolution. Even during the two great wars of this century panto- mime survived in England. The Eng- lish and their children love their Christmas pantomimes! It has evolved into a wonderful fairyland of theatre. a colourful. spectacular show for the children and their fami- lies during the Christmas holidays! x _" .' _ m .- is: can 6iiditat * ’fwwm; ." ( SEIKO QUARTZ. CHANGING THE WORLD'S STANDARD OFACCURACY. ,. GOOD OLD i'"', FrREiSlrill AIR. The air we breathe at home and at the office is contaminated. Smoke. odours. fine dust. bacteria, pollen and micro-organisms create an objectionable (indoor) condition we don't have to live with. Elcar Electronic Air Purifiers produce a controlled quantity of active oxygen and negative ions - that deodorize, disinfect, purify. and reactivate air. all day, every day. Elcar units are designed to purify an average room or an entire house. They are portable. compact (9"x6 'h "x2 'h "l and simple to install. Treat yourself to some good old fresh air. Get yourself an Elcar and Breathe Easy. For more information on the.complete line of Elcar Air Purifiers for your E [Ell 3) oiiii"iiiiiiiiiiiiiikl ASSOCIATES I t c,.,' ae :21? 'ith"iihb, assi/rite/rt,?:'?-?'-:';),,'. -.. 'ie,.,)"?.?,,,",,.,,-,,',.,'?-'";:" _ " 7/ / i s" / / IMD 'ij""") i ' '/ "ss, '. _ / / ' / ' "s, / N _ . /,.. "" l E“ / /r l, [ _ \N I _ .' is x \‘4 l : (7/ “‘- ( - AV l, / It, _" \-\\/ K. / , "/1 ' \ \\ x l I, ' . I \ _ ' xl / I' l / 1 . 1--..-‘5: ' [i, , ss,,sss"" _ L'), "___-r-" / "_---" “a / I; -,-C"" ICC' // - f - " r - _ " " . - "e ,,./ FRANK 's JEWELLER (Loft) Ila. emu-mun. Uttrtt-thirt are” watch. yellow top/ stainless sml _ back, an brown dial, HARDLEX mamas“ smut, ndiunablo Dried-1. tt King St. S. Waterloo - 886-481] letters to the Editor tts-tea-trea-tiii/rp-rt-r a}. Mm) Jan- lb SEIKO Electronic air purifiers and negative ton Generators Ultra-thin or.“ watch. yum lop/taint”: stool buck. brown mmordial. HARDLEX cum-mist equal. "up. (519) 576-5580 tttight' as?» a , BACTERIA MOULDS POLLEN