Poor shots were greeted by pantomime boos from the 1,500 or so spectators in the purpose-built Sofi Center.

The atmosphere with chanting and booing is "like pantomime", Renee says.

Mr and Mrs Bines first considered fostering in 2006 when they brought their daughter to see a pantomime.

Mind you, the audience’s playful arguments on this topic amount to little more than ritualistic pantomime these days.

She is since making ends meet, including by singing in Chinese restaurants and performing in pantomimes for work.