The word “pantomime” might conjure up images of a game of charades. But in the British theatrical tradition, “Panto,” or pantomime, is a traditional musical entertainment for the whole family, often ...

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Pantomime, or panto, is a family comedy filled with fairy tales, music, slapstick and audience participation and is a holiday season staple across the UK. This year, one production is selling out a ...

Pantomimes are plays based on a well-known story — often a fairy tale — which are given a bawdy twist. The audience is expected to join in... 'It's behind you!' How Britain goes wild for pantomimes ...

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Some forms of live theater can be intimidating, with audience members encouraged to avoid coughing, talking or accidentally leaving their cell phone ringers on. Pantomimes are the exact opposite. At a ...

In British tradition, the show aims for audience participation. What: “Cinderella — A Family Holiday Panto,“ presented by the Raven Players When: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays, Nov.

LONDON — Foreboding music begins. A scary green witch announces her arrival with a cackle. It's the opening of Wicked Witches, a British holiday-time play known as a "pantomime," at a North London ...

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