Here in the UK, it is traditional for children's theatrical entertainment at this time of year to include old men dressed as women, women dressed as boys and kissing other women, grown men dressed as cows or horses, slapstick humour, and lots of double-entendre humour that only adults can appreciate. Yes, it's the pantomime season again!
The rest of the world does not understand this arcane art...
Esteemed broadcaster, TV mogul and former chairman of the BBC Michael Grade presented a fantastic documentary over Xmas that explained the history and evolution of this unique form of entertainment -
[2019 UPDATE - here it is in its entirety!]
You'll like it.
"Oh yes, you will!"
"Oh no, I won't!"
Oh yes, you will!"
Ad infinitum...
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