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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.
Kenneth Alan Taylor (born 1937) is a British pantomime writer and actor. [1] He is best known for having played the pantomime dame for thirty years in his own productions at Nottingham Playhouse . [ 2 ]
Berwick Kaler (born 31 October 1946) [1] is a British actor most famous for playing the dame in York Theatre Royal's annual pantomime, which he also wrote and directed until 2020. In 2021 he parted ways with York Theatre Royal and took his brand of traditional panto to the York Grand Opera House.
At 6ft 6in (1.98m) Alex Forman believes he is the tallest panto dame in the UK.
George Lacy (27 January 1904 – 11 January 1989) was a British entertainer and actor, best known for his groundbreaking performances as a pantomime dame, particularly "Mother Goose". Biography [ edit ]
Melvin was also a popular pantomime dame, especially at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. [2] During the 1920s he developed a style of female impersonation, parodying hikers, girl guides, cyclists, and other devotees of outdoor activities.
Here are 18 British Christmas traditions that might surprise you. Pantomimes, or "pantos," are plays performed around Christmastime in the UK. Pantomime dames playing the role of the Ugly Sisters ...
Pantomime (/ ˈ p æ n t ə ˌ m aɪ m /; [1] informally panto) [2] is a type of musical comedy stage production designed for family entertainment. It was developed in England and is performed throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland and (to a lesser extent) in other English-speaking countries, especially during the Christmas and New Year season.