pantomime

Communication by means of gesture and facial expression.

The telling of a story without words, by means of bodily movements, gestures, and facial expressions.

A play, dance, or other theatrical performance characterized by such wordless storytelling.

An ancient Roman theatrical performance in which one actor played all the parts by means of gesture and movement, accompanied by a narrative chorus.

A player in such a performance.

A traditional British Christmas entertainment for children, usually based on nursery tales and featuring stock characters in costume who sing, dance, and perform skits.

To represent or express by pantomime.

To express oneself in pantomime.

One who expresses his meaning by action without words; a player who employs only action—mimicry, gestures, movements, and posturing—in presenting his part.