page_title: Pantomime
hierarchical_section_title: Pantomime
caption_attribution_description: Cover, Pantomime F. Warne &amp; Co., 1890 color lithograph, 1890
context_page_description: Pantomime is a kind of theatre entertainment usually performed around Christmas and the New Year in Britain and a few other English-speaking countries. It must not be confused with mime. It is known for its comedy and audience participation. Pantomimes are usually meant for children-however they can be directed at adults.
context_section_description: Pantomime (often called panto) is a kind of theatre entertainment usually performed around Christmas and the New Year in Britain and a few other English-speaking countries.  It must not be confused with mime (acting with gestures but no speech). It is known for its comedy and audience participation. Pantomimes are usually meant for children-however they can be directed at adults.
caption: The Christmas Pantomime colour lithograph bookcover, 1890
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