A male actor playing an older, often vulgar, and eccentric woman. The dame is often the comic relief of the pantomime
2. Principal boy:
A female actor playing a young man who is often the lead character in the story.
3. Principal girl:
A male actor playing a young woman who is often the love interest of the principal boy.
4. Villain:
An actor playing the antagonist of the story. The villain is often a stereotypical bad guy, such as a pirate or a witch.