With Christmas just around the corner, theatres are packed with festive shows. One of the longest established Christmas performances is the pantomime.
A longtime British tradition, local theatre group Hong Kong Players has staged a pantomime, or 'panto', every year in the city since 1961.
Panto is a family-friendly show, but it appeals to audiences of all ages with its sharp wit, familiar songs, energetic dances and slapstick jokes.
The audience is encouraged to participate by shouting out: 'Oh, yes it is!' to disagree with the characters, and 'It's behind you!' to warn them of any scary monsters. You can also cheer for the heroes and boo the villains.
The most amusing part of any panto is often the cross-dressing. Traditionally, the lead male role is played by a woman in shorts. And the character to get the biggest laughs is the panto dame - an absurdly overdressed woman played by a man in drag, or in the case of this year's Cinderella, two men.
If you think you know this fairy tale, think again. The familiar fable has been reinvented to cater to Hong Kong audiences and incorporate popular culture such as TV shows and celebrities, and current affairs such as the US presidential election.