Pantomime
Pantomime is a branch of theatre in which the performer uses no voice but acts out the performance using only motion, body language[?] and gesture. It is usually, but not always done in white face.In the UK, "pantomime" has come to mean a non-silent form of theatre traditionally performed at Christmas, with audiences consisting mainly of children. Pantomimes tend to be based on traditional stories, and there is only a small number of basic themes and titles, the most popular being:
- Aladdin
- Babes in the Wood[?] (often combined with Robin Hood)
- Cinderella
- Dick Whittington
- Jack and the Beanstalk
- Mother Goose
- Puss in Boots
- Sleeping Beauty
The form has a number of conventions, which include:
- The leading male character (the "principal boy") is played by a young woman.
- An older woman (the "dame") is played by a man in drag.
- There is a great deal of audience participation, including calls of "he's behind you", and "oh yes it is" or "oh no it isn't".
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Slandering a prince deserves it.--
[Exeunt Officers with LUCIO.]
She, Claudio, that you wrong'd, look you restore.--
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There's more behind that is more gratulate.
We shall employ thee in a worthier place.--
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I have a motion much imports your good;
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What's yet behind that's meet you all should know.
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