What is a Pantomime in the British style?

Before we go any further, there is something you should understand: there is absolutely no miming in British pantomimes. None. Absolutely none. None at all. Ever. We promise. Imagine American musical comedy with vaudeville routines. It's something like that - well, nearly.

Pantomimes are full of peculiar traditions and conventions. The basic plot goes something like this. The hero (a young man played by a woman), aided by the Dame (and older woman played by a man), and abetted by someone dressed as a cat, or a horse, or a cow, defeats the evil villain and ends up with the heroine (strangely, played by a girl). Clear so far? There are silly songs, daft children’s jokes, and lots and lots of audience participation. If you would like to find out  more about British Pantomime we suggest you visit www.its-behind-you.com.