Sindbad the sailor and the wicked old man of the sea (pantomime) by G. Thorne and F.G. Palmer

This volume represents a printed script or libretto for a late nineteenth-century British pantomime, a theatrical tradition that blended music, dance, and slapstick comedy with folklore. The piece was authored by George Thorne, a performer and writer deeply embedded in the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, who frequently adapted classic tales for the stage. It belongs to the broader category of Victorian theatrical ephemera, which served both as a souvenir for audience members and a practical working text for provincial touring companies.

The production relies on the enduring fascination with the Arabian Nights, specifically the journey of Sindbad. The collaboration between Thorne and F.G. Palmer reflects the professional network of the period, where librettists often partnered with composers or theater managers to ensure their scripts matched the evolving expectations of popular holiday entertainment. These booklets were intended to be accessible, reflecting the whimsical, fast-paced nature of pantomime performance, and are now primarily valued as evidence of the theatrical habits and literary tastes of the Edwardian era.