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Widow Twankey. Dan Leno in the role of Widow Twankey, for an 1896 performance at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Widow Twankey (originally Twankay, sometimes Twanky) is a female character in the pantomime Aladdin. She is a pantomime dame, played by an older man.
- History
- Some Notable People Who Have Played Widow Twankey
- Widow Twanky in Other Media
- Notes and References
The story of Aladdin is drawn from the Arabian Nights, a collection of Middle-Eastern fables. It was first published in England between 1704 and 1714; and this story was dramatised in 1788 by John O'Keefe for Covent Garden as a harlequinade and included the character of 'Aladdin's Mother' (but unnamed) played by Mrs Davett. She was the widow of a t...
(many have played it more than once) 1. Wilkie Bard 1909 Theatre Royal, Drury Lane 2. Desmond Barrit 1999 Theatre Royal, Norwich 3. Christopher Biggins 2005 Richmond Theatre 4. Frank Birch 1932 Hammersmith Theatre 5. Peter Butterworth 1979 Coventry Theatre 6. Wyn Calvin 1999 Croydon 7. Herbert Campbell 1885 Theatre Royal, Drury Lane 8. Les Dawson 1...
, a U.S./New Zealand fantasy-adventure-comedy television program, added Widow Twanky to its supporting cast in 1997. The role was played by Michael Hurst, who also played the regular character Iolaus and the recurring character Charon. On at least one occasion, Hurst-as-Twanky was credited as "Edith Sidebottom."
Book: Clinton-Baddeley, V. C. . V.C. Clinton-Baddeley . V.C. Clinton-Baddeley . 1963 . Some Pantomime Pedigrees . The Society for Theatrical Research . 33–37.The Chambers Dictionary (8th edn, 1998) Chambers Harrap Publishers Ltd, EdinburghNews: Billington . Michael . 7 January 1999 . Theatre Review . The Guardian . London . A11.Worthing Theatres has now become Worthing Theatres and Museum, a trust formed in 2019. You can now find us at the following places.Website: https://www.wtam....
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Dan Leno as Widow Twankey in Aladdin at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane - Alfred Ellis (1896). 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.
Dec 10, 2019 · Joe Conlan as Widow Twankey. Photograph Nick Bradshaw . Performers. Actor Joe Conlon has a long history with the Gaiety Theatre – this year marks his 30th performing in the Gaiety panto. He ...
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Dec 14, 2019 · And by golly they were jolly at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley, where Christopher Biggins was hamming it up as Widow Twankey in Aladdin, like Harry Kane in the opposition's penalty area. Luke ...
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Oct 3, 2023 · Neil Jennings: Widow Twankey – Neil’s stage performances include Pride & Prejudice, Twelfth Night, and It’s A Wonderful Life. Film and TV appearances include Eastenders , Call the Midwife , and PULP .
