Key to the appeal of a pantomime is the way the characters interact with and address the audience. A great deal of banter and general conversation takes place throughout the performance, including but not limited to the four 'classic' pantomime conventions outlined below.
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Key to the appeal of a pantomime is the way the characters interact with and address the audience. A great deal of banter and general conversation takes place throughout the performance, villains are booed and hissed at and heroes are cheered. Most characteristic of pantomime are the four 'classic' conventions outlined below.