Immerse yourself in a Pantomime world of magic and mystery at Abbey House Museum’s latest exhibition!
Once upon a time in a faraway land everyday objects had magical properties and danger lurked behind every forest tree. A dirty lamp might conceal a genie, a spindle could send a royal household a sleep for 100 years and a pumpkin could be transformed into a golden coach.
This exhibition showcases some familiar fairy tales, including Aladdin, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella, as well as the classic children’s fantasy worlds of Alice in Wonderland, The Water Babies and Peter Pan. Visitors can also explore tales from around the world, including traditional fables and the stories woven around mythical creatures such as dragons and phoenixes.
Drawing on the museum’s fabulous collection of children’s book illustrations, toys and games the exhibition looks at many different interpretations of familiar tales. It also investigates how the stories offer an escape from the real struggles of life as a chimney sweep, shoemaker or kitchen maid. Advertisers have long understood the power of fairy tale imagery to sell everyday products from gas mantles to washing-up liquid.
Saturday 21/12/2017- Sunday 31/12/2017 10am – 5pm
Abbey House Museum
Abbey Walk
Kirkstall
LS5 3EH
0113 3784079
