<Tr> <Td> Good fairy or Wise woman </Td> <Td> Usual role is to help (traditionally silly) hero defeat (much more intelligent) villain . Often has a role in the resolution of the plot </Td> <Td> Woman (or Man in drag) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Animals, etc . </Td> <Td> e.g. Jack's cow </Td> <Td> "Pantomime horse" or puppet (s) </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Chorus </Td> <Td> Members often have several minor roles </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> Dancers </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Usually a group of young boys and girls </Td> </Tr>

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