1. "Oh, yes, he did!" and "Oh, no, he didn't!": These phrases are interactive, often responded to and repeated by the audience. They are usually associated with the character of the dame, who often expresses outrage at the antics of other characters.
2. "It's behind you!": This catchphrase is famously associated with the pantomime villain, who typically tries to scare or startle the main characters. The audience usually shouts this out to warn the characters of any danger approaching them.
3. "He's behind you!": Similar to the previous phrase, this one is shouted out as a warning to the villain or any unsuspecting character who is unaware of someone approaching from behind.
4. "Silly Billy!": This phrase is often used in a lighthearted or mocking way to refer to a character, typically a bumbling or foolish one, who makes comedic mistakes or blunders.
5. "Look out!": This catchphrase serves as a general warning to characters or the audience of impending trouble or obstacles on stage. It's often used when a character risks falling or getting hurt.
6. "Can I come in?": This catchphrase is traditionally uttered by the main character when trying to enter a room or scene. The audience usually responds with a resounding "Yes!"
7. "What time is it?": Another traditional catchphrase is asked by the dame or other characters to indicate that it's time for a song, dance, or specific segment in the pantomime.
These catchphrases are frequently repeated throughout pantomime performances, adding to the humor and audience participation that makes this theatrical genre so beloved and ingrained in British popular culture.