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What is a Pantomime?
A pantomime, or “panto”, is a traditional British theatrical performance usually staged around Christmas time. But this is no ordinary play—it’s:
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Family-friendly and comedic
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Full of audience participation (“He’s behind you!”)
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Filled with music, dancing, and slapstick humor
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Based on well-known fairy tales or folk stories
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Often features a Dame (a male actor in female costume) and cross-gender casting
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Involves modern references and local jokes
Panto is all about fun, community, and magic—and Ben Crocker’s version of Beauty and the Beast keeps all these traditions alive.
Auditions will be held at the MCY Theatre Studios on Friday August 8th from 6pm and Saturday 9th from 9am with recalls at 1pm. Audition times need to be booked by emailing mcytheatre@gmail.com