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Getting up the Christmas Pantomime (engraving)
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Getting up the Christmas Pantomime (engraving)
2772533 Getting up the Christmas Pantomime (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Getting up the Christmas Pantomime. Illustration for the Illustrated Times, 27 December 1856.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23473070
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Getting up the Christmas Pantomime - A Glimpse Behind the Curtain
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. This photo print, titled "Getting up the Christmas Pantomime" offers a fascinating peek into the bustling world behind the scenes of a 19th-century theater. Captured by an English School artist and now part of a private collection, this engraving showcases the intricate preparations taking place in various rooms backstage. In this enchanting image, we are transported to a vibrant green room where performers eagerly await their cue. The air is filled with anticipation as actors don extravagant costumes and apply makeup, transforming themselves into fantastical characters that will soon grace the stage. Adjacent to the green room lies a wardrobe bursting with colorful garments and accessories, meticulously organized for quick changes during performances. Meanwhile, in another corner of this theatrical labyrinth, we glimpse props being carefully stored away in what appears to be a property room. Above our heads hang ropes and pulleys leading up to flies – mechanisms used to raise and lower scenery pieces effortlessly onto the stage. These unseen heroes work tirelessly behind closed curtains to create seamless transitions between scenes. Further along, we catch sight of artists diligently working on set designs in their painting room while nearby craftsmen labor over intricate details in their workshop. As we gaze at this extraordinary snapshot frozen in time, it becomes evident that every element required for an unforgettable Christmas pantomime is brought together within these walls – creativity flourishes amidst controlled chaos. This image serves as a testament not only to the magic happening
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