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In England, the word pantomime means a form of entertainment. The most popular ones being Cinderella, dick Whittington, jack and the beanstalk, Snow White etc.
The pantomime dame was only introduced in the Victorian era. The dame is usually the mother of the hero. Such as:
• dame trott in jack and the beanstalk
• widow twankey in Aladdin
The ugly sisters were unusual though. As they combined of the dame and the villain. The hero used to be called 'the principal boy' and were played by women. Nowadays the hero might be played by men as well.
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Where did pantomimes begin?
pantomimes began in Greece (:
Pantomimes are plays without?
Pantomimes are plays without words. Stories are told using body movements and facial expressions.
What are pantomimes?
pantomimes are plays of something that has already been made up e.g cinderella, beauty and the beast, oliver twist etc.
Where did pantomimes originate from?
Greece & Rome I think.
Where are pantomimes performed?
Typically they are performed in theatres or community halls or such places.
