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It is one of the most electrifying and unsettling sounds in theatre. Should we be encouraging crowds to do it more? Experts tell us about booing’s origins – and actors remember being on the receiving end of audience outrage

THEIR FACES GLOW in the Manhattan sunlight, all the glorious queens, whether their wigs are hot pink or neon yellow, their eye shadow emerald or sapphire,

Few things in theatre are more transformative than a wig. But who makes them? Can they really be worth thousands? And what looks best on a beheaded tyrant? We meet the hairpiece heroes and their yeti-like creations

Performers and workers from panto productions of classic fairy-tales including a production in High Wycombe.

Vernon Kay says he "absolutely loved" his appearance in Cinderella at the Wycombe Swan.

Performers from classic pantos including Jack and The Beanstalk and Cinderella were recognised at the annual event on Tuesday.

The star-studded ceremony was hosted by Christopher Biggins at the Trafalgar Theatre in Londons West End.

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Successful production – which welcomed 24,000 people during its run – had been short-listed in four categories.

Eliza Walker from Rushmere St Andrew has been nominated for a panto award for her performance as Wendy in the Regent Theatres Christmas antomime.