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What is the opposite of pantomime?

Joe Ford

What is the opposite of pantomime?

silence. Noun. ▲ Opposite of a deception or pretense, originally an absurdly obvious one but now in general use.

What is the art of pantomime?

By extension, the mime and pantomime has come to be in modern times the art of portraying a character or a story solely by means of body movement (as by realistic and symbolic gestures). Analogous forms of traditional non-Western theatre are sometimes also characterized as mime or pantomime.

What is the origin of pantomime?

Pantomime is often seen as something quaint, something utterly British, but its origins lie in warmer climes. It developed from the Italian street theatre of the Commedia dell’arte in the 16th Century, with comedic moments, stock characters and great physicality.

What are some examples of stock characters?

Examples of Stock Characters:

  • The Villain.
  • The Hero / Heroine.
  • The Voice of Wisdom or Reason.
  • The Fool.
  • The Sidekick.
  • The Helpless Female / Damsel in Distress.
  • The Love Interest.
  • The Traitor.

How long is Peter Pan pantomime?

2 hours 20 minutes

Is Peter Pan a pantomime?

Peter Pan is arguably not a pantomime. It has been performed in play and musical form almost continually over the past hundred years, but in recent years it’s strength as a pantomime subject cannot be ignored. It is now one of the top selling subjects for panto in the country.

Who is in the panto at Birmingham Hippodrome?

Actor, singer and much-loved personality Jason Donovan will make his pantomime debut as The Evil Ringmaster in Goldilocks and the Three Bears here at Birmingham Hippodrome alongside previously announced Birmingham panto favourite Matt Slack.

Is Birmingham Hippodrome closed?

It is with much sadness that Birmingham Hippodrome will not be staging live theatre productions in our main auditorium until 1 February 2021 at the earliest.