A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many parts; also, any actor.
A dramatic and spectacular entertainment of which dumb acting as well as burlesque dialogue, music, and dancing by Clown, Harlequin, etc., are features.
Representing only in mute actions; pantomimic; as, a pantomime dance.
A British theatrical entertainment, traditionally produced around the Christmas period, which is farcical in nature and often based on folk tales or childrens stories (eg. 'Peter Pan'). Often referred to simply as 'Panto', pantomime has developed a unique character wherein the principal boy is traditionally played by a female, the Dame by a male, and the audience are actively encouraged to participate vocally in the performance.
a distinct type of acting with theatrical humor
a kind of play performed (in the UK) at Christmas time in which, traditionally, the principal female character is played by a man
a show which takes normally mature, serious actors and actresses and sees them dressing up as members of the opposite sex to amuse children with popular stories
a traditional British Christmas play
a traditional British Christmasthree months in theatres around the country
a traditional English entertainment at Christmas
theatre entertainment heavy on spectacle. The pantomime could include singing, dancing, plays - either comic or spooky/gothic, elaborate costumes, and the best special effects of the day. This was rollicking popular fare in contrast to the more prestigious, serious stage dramas, not unlike the summer blockbuster movies of today
a annual Jamaican folk theatrical event produced by the Little Theater Movement (LTM), which features dances, songs, costumes, amusing current affairs commentary.
comic fairytale-based Christmas musical
Pantomime (informally, panto) refers to a theatrical genre, traditionally found in Great Britain, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand and Ireland, which is usually performed around the Christmas and New Year holiday season.