The undying popularity of pan-tommies with the British public is attested by the fact that four are now playing at West End theatres fand seven at nearer suburban theatres, There are three pantomimes of "Cinderella," two of "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp," and two of "Dick Whittington and his Cat"
"Robinson Crusoe" 'Jack and the Beanstalk? and "Sinbad the Sailor" fare being shown, while one 1 playing both "Robin Hood,'
"The Babes in the Wood."
Critics, startled into unwonted humanity, comment with delight that, while other theatricals change with the times, pantomimes remain eternally the same and yet never fail to arouse enthusiasm and roars of laughter.
For sheer gorgeousness, the Drury Lane Theatre, where "Cinderella" is being presented, is. frst rs. 'The title role is' in the capable hands of June Leno, while Phyllis Neilson~ Terry plays Prince Charming and Dan Leno, Jr, Cinderella's father.
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