But we have to remember that all this was during the pantomime season and that the new principal boy had to go on the boards.
In pantomime, a principal boy role is the young male protagonist of the play, traditionally played by a young actress in boy's clothes.
She also played the principal boy in many pantomimes.
She also played the principal boy in a number of pantomimes.
She also played in pantomime as a principal boy.
Later, she played the principal boy roles.