pantomime

• Theatralische Darstellung einer Handlung oder eines Sinns allein durch Gestik, Mimik und Körperbewegung, ohne Worte; auch die Kunstform oder ein solches Stück selbst.

A theatrical performance that conveys a story or meaning through gestures, facial expressions, and body movements, without the use of spoken words.

1. Performance without wordsB1formalart

   A theatrical performance in which actors use gestures, facial expressions, and body movements to tell a story without speaking.

   Pantomime

   • The mime artist performed a beautiful pantomime of a person trapped in a box.
   • Pantomime relies heavily on exaggerated gestures and expressions.
   • The children watched the pantomime with delight, understanding the story without a single word.

   Synonymedumb showmime

2. British Christmas traditionB2formalbritishart

   A type of musical comedy stage production, traditionally performed during the Christmas season in the UK, featuring audience participation, slapstick comedy, and cross-dressing.

   Pantomime (britische Weihnachtstradition)

   • We took the kids to see the pantomime of Aladdin at the local theatre.
   • The audience shouted 'He's behind you!' during the pantomime.
   • Pantomime is a beloved British holiday tradition.

   Synonymepanto

• Etwas ohne Worte nur durch Gesten, Mimik und Körperbewegungen ausdrücken oder darstellen; auch: jemanden oder etwas im Scherz nachahmen, indem man sich wie er oder es verhält, ohne zu sprechen.

A verb used to express or communicate something through gestures, facial expressions, and body movements without using words.

1. Act out without wordsB2formal

   To express or perform something using gestures and body movements, without speaking.

   Durch Gesten darstellen

   • The actor pantomimed opening a heavy door.
   • She pantomimed drinking from a cup to show she was thirsty.
   • He pantomimed the entire story for the children.

   Synonymeact outgesticulategesturemimemotionsignal