pantomime

Christopher Luscombe’s production of “The Magic Flute” wittily transformed Mozart’s Singspiel into a British pantomime, a closely related theatrical tradition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

He also revealed he had been dubbed "Sheenie the genie" by his youngest daughter Mabli after his role in Swansea Grand Theatre's Christmas pantomime, Aladdin.

From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2026

The heat has been drawn from the situation since, but the Canadians seem a good fit for the role of pantomime villains.

From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2026

Actor Terry Gleed, who appeared alongside Windsor in pantomime in 2023, told the court he felt his co-star was "obsessed" with Strictly and would often watch clips of the show.

From BBC ● Feb. 11, 2026

Dorian did a rapid and uncoordinated pantomime to illustrate this.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole

Kingsley pantomimes resisting repeated entreaties amid the cacophony.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

Darren Henley, chief executive of Arts Council England, says pantomimes are the "absolute bedrock" that regional theatre across across the country are built upon.

From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025

The BBC contacted every theatre in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire to get a snapshot on the impact of pantomimes and found:

From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025

It's that time of year again when millions of people head to pantomimes to experience the bright lights, cheesy jokes and glamorous dames.

From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025

He pantomimes each activity like some sort of deranged mime, and I can’t stop laughing.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon

First, there’s a pantomimed back story: During the overture, actors depicting the lovers as young teens flirt and are discouraged by adults.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026

Following match point in the quarterfinal, Shelton pantomimed answering a telephone, then slamming down the receiver to indicate the conversation was over.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2023

When he’s off even a fraction, the fun begins in full: wayward missiles; exasperated glares; pantomimed swings; chats with himself, his clubs, his caddie — and perhaps even with apparitions only he can see.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 17, 2022

Gone are the white gloves and the pantomimed motions of slaves at work as Jefferson arrives at Monticello; now some members of the ensemble stand at a distance, and don’t even join in the singing.

From New York Times ● Oct. 23, 2021

With her fingers like legs, she pantomimed sneaking.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

Mohammad Javad Zarif, who was then Iran’s foreign minister, would sometimes retreat to the back of the room during the nuclear talks and put his head in his hands, pantomiming despair.

From Slate ● May 1, 2026

You may find yourself pantomiming with one of your feet to your children in the persona of “Mr. Stinkyfoot,” a somewhat boorish Frenchman who espouses the importance of cleanliness and the needs for a bath.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026

In most films, the background actors are pantomiming.

From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2024

After the Heat called a timeout, a courtside fan near the Celtics’ bench could be seen pantomiming fanning White on the sideline.

From Seattle Times ● May 1, 2024

She raised a fluttering hand to her brow and staggered back, pantomiming horror.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs