Panto hasn't traditionally been a thing in Australia - there's the odd half-hearted attempt from time to time but it's only this year that a full-on version has been organised, complete with some cast members from the UK who know what they're doing!
We went to see Peter Pan last night, and it was fantastic. I'd actually seen the same version of the show about a hundred times in the UK before I left (I used to work at the theatre!), and I still remembered most of the songs! It was wonderful to see many little kids experiencing the magic for the first time too.
Forgive my ignorance, but if panto is short for pantomime, I thought that meant no talking, or are songs different? As you can see, I am not familiar with this form of theater.
@allie912 panto, or pantomime, is decended from early theatre. It's usually based on fairy tales (Peter Pan, Cinderella, Dick Whittington, Sleeping Beauty...). Generally there's an older woman played by a man (dame - e.g. Cinderella's stepmother and/or ugly sisters), young men are played by women (e.g. Peter Pan), animals are played by humans (pantomime horse/cow, Nanna in Peter Pan). It includes/encourages audience participation (It's behind you! Oh no it isn't!), comedians, singing, dancing, ad libs, magic, and most importantly happy endings.
Great shot, enjoy the show and have a nice time.
Modern pantomime is also done by Charly Chaplin and Buster Keaton. To day by Rowan Atkinson . (Mrs. Bean)
Small world (sort of!)- my theatrical/actress niece has been starring in Peter Pan this month and we are headed to see her final performance tomorrow (Sunday)! I wonder if the stage will look the same- will have to take a picture!
Theatre with no speaking is 'mime'.
Modern pantomime is also done by Charly Chaplin and Buster Keaton. To day by Rowan Atkinson . (Mrs. Bean)