In pantomime, the principal boy role is the young male protagonist of the play, traditionally played by a young actress in boy's clothes. Pantomime may refer to two different types of performing arts. ... Actors in period costume sharing a joke whilst waiting between takes during location filming. ...

The practice of having a female play the principal boy was eroded in the late 20th century, as further outlets were sought for the talents of young male pop stars and actors. (19th century - 20th century - 21st century - more centuries) Decades: 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s As a means of recording the passage of time, the 20th century was that century which lasted from 1901–2000 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar (1900–1999 in the...

The London stage production of Peter Pan is one where the tradition of a female principal boy has continued. Statue of Peter Pan in St. ...