Pantos 2 - Answers

Published: Thursday 12th November 2020A free quiz about Christmas pantomimes.
  1. The character Idle Jack appears in which traditional pantomime? Dick Whittington.
  2. In Cinderella what does the Fairy Godmother turn into a coach? Pumpkin.
  3. What occupation is carried out by the dwarfs in Snow White? Miners.
  4. On what day was it traditional for pantomimes to start their performances? Boxing Day (December 26th).
  5. What panto was performed by the cast of "Jam and Jerusalem" in their 2006 Christmas special? Cinderella.
  6. In the pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk what does Jack swop in exchange for the magic beans? The family cow.
  7. In a traditional pantomime from which side of the stage should the villain appear? Left.
  8. Which music hall performer is best known for creating the role of Pantomime dames? Dan Leno.
  9. The pantomimes "Cinderella" and "Mother Goose" are based on which author's collection of Fairy tales? Charles Perrault.
  10. In 2019 Cinderella was once again the most popular pantomime, but which production came second? Aladdin,
  11. The character Dandini appears in which traditional pantomime? Cinderella.
  12. Starring comedian John Bishop as local radio DJ Lewis Loud, what pantomime was being produced in the 2012 TV movie "Panto!"? Dick Whittington.
  13. Which comic couple were awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2020 Great British Pantomime Awards? The Krankies.
  14. Usually played by a female, what name is given to the leading man's role in a pantomime? Principal boy.
  15. The Ugly Sisters make an appearance in which festive pantomime? Cinderella.
  16. The original story of Aladdin appeared in which book? One Thousand and One Nights.
  17. In the pantomime Dick Whittington, who does Dick marry? Alice Fitzwarren.
  18. Who took the soundtrack to their 1964 panto "Aladdin and his Wonderful Lamp" into the charts? Cliff Richard & the Shadows.
  19. What is the name of Cinderella's father? Baron Hardup.
  20. In 2019 Guernsey issued a set of coins celebrating the British pantomime with designs featuring, Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk amongst others. What denomination were the coins? Fifty pence.

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