For those of you who do not know what a pantomime is, it's a form of theatrical spectacle common in England during the Christmas season, generally adapted from a fairy tale and including stock character types who perform songs and dances, tell jokes, etc. It is often referred to by the abbreviation 'panto'. Some of the more popular pantos include Jack and the Beanstalk, Aladdin, Dick Whittington and His Cat, Peter Pan and Cinderella.
If you haven't yet been to an English pantomime, it's definitely worth a go! The audience is primarily made up of families with young children, but the entertainment is for all ages. Typically they involve a lot of audience interaction and include frequent calls of "He's behind you!", "Oh, yes it is!" and "Oh, no it isn't!". The audience is always encouraged to boo the villain and "awww" the poor victims.
A healthy selection of pantos will be churned out across the UK this Christmas. The most popular place to see one in Oxford is at the Oxford Playhouse, and this year they will be showing Robin Hood. If you are interested and would like to find out more, click on the image below to be redirected to the website of the Oxford Playhouse.
If you haven't yet been to an English pantomime, it's definitely worth a go! The audience is primarily made up of families with young children, but the entertainment is for all ages. Typically they involve a lot of audience interaction and include frequent calls of "He's behind you!", "Oh, yes it is!" and "Oh, no it isn't!". The audience is always encouraged to boo the villain and "awww" the poor victims.
A healthy selection of pantos will be churned out across the UK this Christmas. The most popular place to see one in Oxford is at the Oxford Playhouse, and this year they will be showing Robin Hood. If you are interested and would like to find out more, click on the image below to be redirected to the website of the Oxford Playhouse.
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