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Pantomime (/ ˈ p æ n t ə ˌ m aɪ m /; informally panto) is a type of musical comedy stage production designed for family entertainment. It was developed in England and is performed throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland and (to a lesser extent) in other English-speaking countries, especially during the Christmas and New Year season.
- American pantomime - Wikipedia
American pantomime, panto for short, refers to works of...
- Pantomime - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Pantomime (often called panto) is a kind of theatre...
- American pantomime - Wikipedia
Dec 16, 2016 · By Leno’s time, pantomime –in one form or another – had already been established for at least a century – first as a performance known as a “harlequinade” using stock characters drawn from the...
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Pantomime is a type of musical comedy stage production designed for family entertainment. It was developed in England and is performed throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland and in other English-speaking countries, especially during the Christmas and New Year season. Modern pantomime includes songs, gags, slapstick comedy and dancing.
Pantomime initially developed from an Italian theatrical discipline. In the 16th century, pantomime was born from commedia dell’arte, a Renaissance Italian street-theatre genre. Performances brought together laugh-out-loud slapstick comedy and a set of recognisable stock characters.
Where does pantomime really come from? The history of the panto dame. Michael Grade explores the history of the traditional theatrical character in Britain. Pantomime is often seen as something...
