Pantomime

usgb/ˈpæntəmaɪm/
noun

A type of theater performance where actors use gestures and body movements without words.

The children enjoyed the pantomime at the holiday festival.
Visual representation of "pantomime" - A type of theater performance where actors use gestures and body movements without words.

Often appears as...

  • pantomime show
  • pantomime performance
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Wordless Storytelling

Remember that pantomimes tell a story using only actions, without any spoken dialogue.

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The actors' pantomime showed a couple falling in love, all without words.
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Exaggerated Emotions

The actors in pantomime often use exaggerated facial expressions to convey feelings.

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He used wide eyes and a gaping mouth in the pantomime to show surprise.
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