panto

/ˈpæntoʊ/
noun
  1. A type of musical comedy play performed in theaters in the UK, especially around Christmas, based on a traditional story and including audience participation, jokes, and songs.
    • Every year our family goes to see a panto at the local theater during the holidays.
    • The panto had the audience shouting 'He's behind you!' and laughing at the silly jokes.
    • She played the fairy godmother in the school panto, complete with a sparkly wand.
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