 With the Christmas season approaching , and the success of Peter Wilkins still a topic of conversation within theatrical circles , Kemble decided to stage the first Drury Lane pantomime in three years , Harlequin Amulet ; or , The Magick of Mona , with Grimaldi as Punch and then as Clown , instead of Dubois . In this production , Harlequin became " romantic and mercurial , instead of mischievous " , leaving Grimaldi 's Clown as the " undisputed agent " of chaos . The pantomime was a great success , running for thirty @-@ three performances and having a second Drury Lane season at Easter 1801 ; as a result , Grimaldi became recognised as one of London 's leading Clowns . Grimaldi originated the catchphrase " Here we are again ! " , which is still used in pantomime . He also was known for the mischievous catchphrase " Shall I ? " , which prompted audience members to respond " Yes ! " 
