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A British pantomime based on the nursery rhyme about a foolish character who meets a pieman at a fair; one of several nursery rhyme figures adapted for the Victorian stage.
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What is the story of Simple Simon?
Simple Simon is a British pantomime based on the nursery rhyme about a foolish character who meets a pieman at a fair. The stage version expands that short rhyme into a comic theatrical story.
Who does Simple Simon meet in the pantomime?
Simple Simon meets a pieman, echoing the best-known line from the nursery rhyme. The fair setting provides the basis for comic scenes and audience-friendly stage action.
Is Simple Simon based on a nursery rhyme?
Yes. The pantomime adapts the traditional Simple Simon nursery rhyme for the Victorian stage.
What type of production is Simple Simon?
It is a British pantomime, a theatrical form known for comedy, audience participation, music, and broad family entertainment. Simple Simon is one of several nursery-rhyme figures adapted for Victorian theatre.
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