Starsky, Fonz play pantomime to hisses, boos

December 13, 2007 The Hollywood stars of the two U.S. cult TV series are reveling in their roles for pantomime, a rumbustious British theatrical tradition with deafening audience participation. In the run-up to Christmas every year, theatres across Britain are packed with kids often enjoying their first taste of the stage -- classic fairy tales given slapstick treatment. Everyone shouts "Look Out Behind You" as the villain creeps up on the unsuspecting hero, ancient jokes are recycled, audience singalongs are compulsory.

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