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COLIN BARROW SCRIPTS
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COLIN BARROW
AUTHOR OF PLAY
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PANTOMIME SCRIPTS
FOR THE AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL STAGE
Colin Barrow Scripts
Keeping Theatre Alive
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I had a dilemma - whether to write a short bit of blurb, or put more meat on the bones and make it more of an essay. This is because over the years I have had many contact me asking for a bit of blurb to place in a program to fill a bit of space. So, in my wisdom, I thought if I wrote a good bit of blurb, those wishing to, could cherry pick from this. In addition to this blurb, I have also included (after this blurb) some comments or little stories (a selection from many) that you may find useful or amusing that may be useful. However, I’m still always happy to supply a bit of extra at any time if asked for it as well as a photo or two. So please used the contact page for that.
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From an early age I have always been doing something on the stage. It started in primary school in the 1960's where it was not so much a burning desire, but more a legitimate way of getting out of lessons. These were for Christmas concerts, fêtes and such like. This carried on into senior school, although I had to sneak into the choir as they did less pratting around on the stage entertaining whoever and generally making fools of ourselves. This also led to learning the trombone, but that eventually caused a fracas when playing in an orchestra when the slider knocked a multitude of music stands flying because something off stage caught my eye! I had a go at guitar, then found playing the drums for a dance band was more financially rewarding. I gave up bashing the drums about 1990ish, to the relief of everyone who lived nearby when having a practice. So going back to school days and this legitimate dodging of lessons whilst doing a bit of acting, I found that I had a ‘true’ interest in this entertainment side of life. It intrigued me and stirred something inside that I never knew was there.
And so, on leaving school, I found myself looking for stage involvement as a hobby in the community. I loved every second of doing whatever, as it gave me an exciting and fulfilling interest. This led me into the ‘real’ world of theatre with a proper paying audience. Over the years I found myself doing cameo roles, leading parts and minor roles in plays and British pantomimes. Some of these roles were in premiere productions which gave an extended interest in performance. As I became older, I grew into and out of various characters. Even in my 30' s,40's and 50's I found myself having to age up to be in my 70's (or older) or age down as far as early 20's. This range of characters has been a twist of luck by starting in theatre from a young age, but now you will only find me sitting in the audience enjoying the performance. Although I have jumped in and crash learned the lines and played a part with a few days’ notice when someone has fallen ill. Although that ‘jumping in’ allowed the production to continue to run, it’s by no means really rewarding - as it’s ruddy hard work!
I did enjoy playing characters in musicals when younger, but shingles in my right ear and throat affected my singing voice and unable to keep what I would call, 'a reasonable standard' from one performance to the next. And for me, I felt that was unfair to a paying audience, although others did disagree and said no one would really notice. So, musicals were out unless I worked behind the scenes or filled the back row of a chorus. But I did have an unexpected return later in life by playing the role of Fagin, from ‘Oliver’, as I knew the songs were more singing in tuneful rhyme rather than finding a range of notes that I knew I'd manage easily in one performance, but falter on another due to my legacy of shingles.
Born in Devon, England, the youngest of four and the son of a farmer with the whole extended family being farmers going back to the year dot, I was one of the ones who broke the ranks and went my own way. Although my great Uncle did spend a lot of his working life on Broadway, New York. Oddly, although I now write for a living, in school I was your more practical than academic pupil, well to be honest, all practical and very little academic! In one of my school reports at around the age of 10, my teacher clearly wrote, 'if Colin worked as much as he talked, he would be a brilliant scholar!' Well, she got the talking right, because anyone that knows me will vouch that I can talk and talk and talk. Generally I am creative and have reasonable practical skills that I can turn a hand at doing most things. But I'm never far from a giggle either at myself or at another, in general I see life as a glass half full, very laid back and enjoying humour wherever it bubbles up in whatever form. My philosophy is - live for the moment of today, just in case tomorrow doesn’t come!
Over the years, it's been my fortune and choice not to always take acting roles, but to be part of the machine of theatre that makes a performance come to life and work. This has included almost all aspects in live theatre (directing, stage managing, prompting, set building, properties, scene cloth painting, back stage crew, lighting, sound, making the tea/coffee and whatever was needed doing by someone even if I didn't really want to do it!) This spectrum of all these things has given me a great understanding when writing a script. It has meant that I have been able to write and apply this ‘whole’ knowledge to my scripts. From this knowledge my scripts will work with budgets large and small and at virtually any venue and preforming space. Many say that I have, 'a mind of vision that has humour throughout'. I believe what they mean is that I am able to construct something engaging, tense or thrilling whilst applying humour just when it is needed. Especially in plays, as pantomimes have a funny bone all the way through.
Most pantomimes have a traditional story/fairytale backbone to follow. So as a script writer I follow that story and put new flesh onto to the bones. Some, like Arabian Adventure, Santa Clause, etc, I creat the backbones and the flesh. Plays take more brain power I start to write and let it emerge and take its own journey leading to the twists and revelations that emerge throughout and onto it's ending. This I find gives a more natural flow especially as I draw on my own life experiences, or what I have seen and witnessed on my journey through my life. I use stories that I have heard whether funny or sad and often use them as a basis within a scene where they fit the characters and story aptly. When it comes to the characters, well most are from people I have seen, watched or even actually know. So, all my friends are very wary what they say or do when I am about! I've been asked many a time, what makes me write the way I do? Well, I'm a people watcher. I absorb what people say, what they do, the way the talk, dress, walk and their general mannerisms. I have a good memory, so no need to make notes, I can always recall the right snippet of information at the right moment when writing the script. I find by doing that, that snippet or characterization falls more naturally into the script, rather than work at it or refer to notes of reference.
So having been writing scripts for various local performance over many years, it was only after I had an accident that I turned to writing professionally. And rather than send one of these previous performed tried and tested unpublished scripts to a publisher/agent. Instead, I wrote and sent a newly composed script to a publisher/agent who was willing to read it and give me the honest constructive feedback. Expecting a list of wrongs and what I ought to do to improve it, or what a load of rubbish. In less than a week, a contract was sent to me with the invitation to publish. That script was 'Holiday at Home', it is still as popular today as when it was written. Scripts that I have written since ‘Holiday at Home’ and many of those early scripts are also available having been updated. Well, maybe not all, but listed on this website is a more than an ample selection.
This website gives a cross section portfolio of the scripts that are readily available for amateur production and currently not being performed on the professional stage. The site by no means lists all the scripts that I have scribed under my ‘real’ name or those under a ‘nom de plume’ (of which you will see one that I use on listed this site) So you could well happen upon other scripts of mine in your wider search. Either under my ‘real’ name or those written under the various ‘nom de plume’ names that I use. Who knows, one might even be a stage name of mine!!!!
If a script takes your fancy, then the publishing house/agents details are given for you to venture further on to a perusal, purchase of script, obtaining performing licences, etc, etc. Each script also gives a direct link to press for this to help you in your search.
Well, that's a bit of blurb without giving away too many secrets maintaining a private life to live normally. So, I would like to thank you for visiting my web site to see what there is on offer.
Wishing you all the best
Colin
The comments and little stories mentioned in the blurb is still to be loaded
ALL THE SCRIPTS LISTED HAS THE PUBLISHER/AGENT GIVEN WITH EACH SCRIPT'S DETAILS. A SYNOPSIS, ERA, APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME AND REQUIRED ACTOR NUMBERS ARE ALSO GIVEN.
THEY HAVE ALL BEEN PERFORMED REPEATEDLY GIVING THEM A TRIED AND TRUSTED BACKGROUND.
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ALL SCRIPTS ARE PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT AND A LICENCE FOR ALL PERFORMANCES WILL NEED TO BE OBTAINED AND PAID FOR PRIOR TO THE PRODUCTION UNDER THE TERMS OF THE PUBLISHER/AGENT. IT IS ILLEGAL AND A CRIMINAL OFFENCE TO PERFORM ANY SCRIPT WITHOUT OBTAINING A ROYALTY LICENCE FOR ANY PERFORMANCE. REMEMBER; THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF LICENCES DOES INCLUDE THAT THE AUTHOR'S NAME AND THE PUBLISHER/AGENTS NAME IS DISPLAYED ON ALL ADVERTISING MATERIAL, PROGRAMS, SOCIAL MEDIA, ETC, ETC.
# I always know that I am in for a great pantomime when I'm asked to do a show report with a script that has been written by Colin Barrow; and once again I wasn't disappointed. A fabulous Aladdin script with two Genies which gave a new twist to the traditional pantomime without deviating from the story. A superb cast delivered a quality performance which everyone attending enjoyed just as a pantomime should be enjoyed...
# 'There Must Be An Angel' is an unusual play, but a really touching piece of work which will strike a chord with audiences up and down the country...
# Two flats depicted stained glass windows and upstage was what appeared to be a heavy wooden door. This is where, aided by clever lighting the Angel appeared, the vicar's first true love. A table, a few chairs, another table with copious supplies of alcohol, a box with rugs and a teddy and the stage was dressed. The simplicity of the set enabled scene changes to be swiftly undertaken, allowing the play to flow. Clever writing which allowed a compelling play to be staged with the bare minimum of scenery and yet, it was all that was needed. This was the work of an author who understood the full logistics of producing a play and obtaining a polished result for anyone who decides to produce it...
# 'Captain Coots Legacy'. The cast of six that I understand had various levels of stage experience. From being a second appearance on stage to those with numerous productions under their belts. The story was gentle and yet had great pockets of drama, intensity and humour. Here, all actors seemed to judge the timing well for the audience to react and this showed there has been good direction from the director. The pace was good and the story moved swiftly along. A very enjoyable play to watch...
# “Jail Birds” was another success story for the author. This comedy is very tongue-in-cheek and is a farcical send up of the prison and it's inmates. All of the characters in Jail Birds gave us great comedic moments to the audience as well as telling a fun story. The director of this play put the comedy foremost and it worked, his well-chosen cast did him proud...
# 'Holiday at Home'. From the opening of the curtains it was apparent that the set for this delightful comedy/thriller by Colin Barrow had been designed and ‘dressed’ with fine detail in mind with plush furniture, ornaments, a plant, a great standard lamp and a good choice of curtains. Costumes were also very varied but totally appropriate with a great choice of hats. As with Agatha Christie plays Colin had written, with very clever dialogue, to included a fair number of characters – most of whom had motives and opportunity to be the thief and/or the murderer...
# Not many Comedy Mystery plays will keep you enthralled till the very end in such an entertaining way as 'Appletastic'...
# Well! well,! well,! Or should I say Appletastic or "appetitestic"? Another fabulous performance to a run of full houses. Enthralling and very funny...
# I nearly wet myself attending the performance of 'Murder at the Rehearsal' to write a show report. It was very funny with a great story with an end which nobody saw coming. The audience, which was a full house on the night I attended, lapped up every moment up with gusto. I believe what grasped me the most with its intrigue, was that the author has been very clever to create each character to replicate ones that he has evidently worked with throughout his career on and off stage! This meant any audience watching who are themselves involved with amdram also knew real life actors exactly like these characters in the play. What a clever inspiration!...
# I found 'Deep Secret' a very heart warming and poignant play with a scattering of great humour throughout. Based on a true story, it was a surprise to find out after watching this wonderful production that the character 'James' in the play, was in fact, Colin (the author) in the real story as it happened in 2003. I thought how wonderful it must be to write about yourself as a character but never to act the part and allow someone else to do it. I would watch this production again and again and again...
# Having never seen a play written by Colin Barrow, 'No Smoke Without Fire' delivered a great production. It left me wanting to watch more of his work and will do so when ever possible...
# 'Goody two Shoes' a pantomime that is less done these days has been re-kindled with a wonderful entertaining script by Colin Barrow. The characters, the story, the humour the glitz and glamour, wonderful song and dance and the silly stuff, brought a traditional pantomime that everyone enjoyed whatever their age...
# What an absolutely fun script to perform just prior to Christmas. 'Joy To The World' a Nativity as you've never seen it. The performance was interspersed with a range of traditional Christmas Carols for the audience to sing between the mini scenes of mayhem. Silly, fun, tongue-in-cheek and such a great party performance that was enjoyed to the hilt by everyone. What also makes this production special is that the actors needs no acting experience whatever as they reliving their primary school days again. It can be performed by anyone who just want to have fun!...
# As it happens, I've now seen 'My Best Trifle Dish' an one act-play twice, but in different circumstances. The first time was a drama competition with UK National Young Farmers area round, where it won with ease against six or seven other groups to venture onto the regional round in the competition. The second is tonight, where I have been invited to compile a show report for the three scripts being performed as 'an ensemble of one-act plays' which is running for a week instead of a full length play. The first, all the actors were under the age of twenty five; the second, all the actors were of the right age or there about from being the teenage characters up to the grandmother. In both cases the script worked just as well and equally as funny bringing the final twist of surprise with the plays title. A great piece of writing where the author has picked up on three teenagers, two brothers and a sister, that up to now, their mother has done everything for them. But tonight, she has downed tools and going out with some friends leaving the three siblings and her husband to fend for themselves. So funny and yet so true to situations you have witnessed or heard about, but maybe not all on the same evening! It was forty five minutes of entertaining stage performance...
# 'Plonk!' conjured up all sorts of ideas in my head before watching tonight's performance and it wasn't what I was expecting. Instead I watched a very cleverly written play with the use of minimal set dressing, a free standing window with operational curtains and an archway used as a door entrance. Many of the clues were subtle, which sparked intrigue trying to work out the culprit, reason and method. The story itself that led to the murder, was again one of great ingenuity placing all characters with motive except for the Police detective investigating. The mix of characters types was superb with a wide range of personalities and mannerisms all of which added to its charm. It was evident that those personalities and mannerisms where asked for by the script to back up the dialogue and character situations which brought a great fun element to the performance without being unnatural...
# What could be at first deemed as a complicated stage set, in fact, it is simply achievable as witnessed tonight. I am told that the instruction for this 'set construction' is given in the script and were followed more or less with some small logistical adjustments having to be made. The audience applause given on the curtain opening revealing the 'set', must have given an 'uplifting buzz' to deliver an outstanding performance. A typical mother-in-law V's daughter-in-law situation where today, day eleven of a two week family caravan holiday, it has not stopped raining since their arrival. Tensions grow, typical situations and problems arise with this type of holiday, (albeit on the same day). 'Passion Wagon' is a very entertaining and witty play that had the theatre bulging at the seems with laughter....
# This script of Cinderella written by Colin Barrow, a script obtained through Noda, was magical just as you'd expect from all Cinderella pantomimes. However, in this instance with the inclusion of some new characters to accompany those you'd usually expect, brought new life and additional fun to the production. Septic, a female tramp like figure trying to 'out do' the ugly sisters was a brilliant concept as were Cuthbert and Horace a comedy duo of similar status. Very clever introductions that didn't distract from such an iconic pantomime story...
JUST A FEW EXTRACTS FROM A MYRIAD OF VARIOUS SHOW REPORTS
MANY OF THE FOLLOWING SCRIPTS CAN BE PERFORMED ON EITHER A BARE STAGE WITH SET DRESSING REQUIRED BY THE SCRIPT, OR WITH A TRADITIONAL BUILT SET. MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THESE TWO OPTIONS WILL BE WITH IN THE FRONT PAGES OF THE SCRIPT
ALL FULL LENGTH PLAYS ARE WRITTEN WITH TWO ACTS AND ALL RUN BETWEEN ONE HOUR FORTY FIVE MINUTES TO TWO HOURS. THE INTERVAL BETWEEN THE TWO ACTS IS TO YOUR OWN DESIRED DURATION
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It is an infringement of the Copyright to give a public performance or public reading of this script before written permission given or the correct fee paid and a licence has been issued.
All rights, including Stage, Motion Picture, Radio, Television, Public Reading and Translation into foreign Languages, are strictly reserved.
Other than under the terms and conditions of the licence issued for this script. NO part of this script may lawfully be REPRODUCED in ANY form or by ANY means including photocopying, cut and paste, retyping, typescript, Recording (including video/DVD recording),manuscript, electronic, mechanical, or otherwise - or be transmitted or stored in a retrieval system, WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION.
It is a criminal offence to perform ANY script without obtaining a licence, and no part (partially or wholly) of this script can be copied or used for any reason other than the terms stipulated within the purchase licence
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SYNOPSIS
The play is about Rose and Roger Dunstable who has bought and modernised a house in which Roger lived as a child to the age of around seven. They engage a Miss Percy and a Miss Pilsworth to work on the very neglected large back garden. It soon becomes clear that the sight of an apple tree bearing rosy red apples seems to stir something in Rogers memory, but what? The arrival of their son and daughter-in-law enthused on family research take the story of discovery forward.
During the garden renovations a human skeleton is unearthed in the garden. Is this a victim of a murder? And if so, who? As the story twists and turns giving the audience laughter and intrigue, it also leads them with red herrings to keep them guessing. At the close of the play all is sensationally revealed with unexpected twists in which the Dunstable family are left in total surprise.
THE SET
The set is a simple box style to fit the stage. The door and window to be set to suit your stage. The window needs to be operational and placed in good view of all the audience. Drapes or a window blind needs to dress and be operational for the window. The general look and décor of the set is a minimalist style in an old house which has been modernised. The set needs to be dressed and
furnished in a minimalist modern style to include an arm chair, a sofa (if the sofa is not large enough, another chair will be required) and a coffee table. A large copy of a black and white portrait photograph will be required, (a male around fifty years of age), ideally of the father, grandfather, uncle or brother of the person who is acting the character Roger Dunstable, but absolute necessary. Although an old photo, it needs to be framed in a modern minimalist style to suit the décor.
CHARACTERS - 3 male, 5 female, 1 male/female
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THE SCRIPT
Although written for UK (English) production, a few word changes makes it perfectly suitable for USA or any other English speaking country. These words changes are minimal and only occur infrequently. For example, mobile phone to cell phone, etcetera.
It’s an easy script to produce and a play that will allow itself to be performed on any size performing space The original story idea is loosely based from ‘Ghosts’ by Henrik Ibsen which has for many years been a public domain script. From that story idea, this modern script has been written with only minor content references to the original. Other than a few simple sounds, the script calls for no special lighting or sound effects. It is written that the use of a traditional stage build set can be used, or performed on a blank stage. This allows the script to be performed by anyone, with any budget and virtually at any venue. Although it’s a script that holds a lot of drama, it has some uplifting moments of humour which helps to make keep the pace going and natural.
SYNOPSIS
Ten years after Captain Coots has died, a successful businessman. His widow, Anna, decides to use the money that he left to build a place of refuge for the homeless. Money which she believes is ‘tainted’ and best spent on a good cause. The Coots marriage was bitter sweet and they had a son, Peter, a budding artist. However, Peter, like his father, has a hereditary illness that affects the brain. Unfortunately for Peter, the condition is far worse than his father had and faces a future life of just being alive, not knowing who he is and unable to care for himself. The time of the play is set on the completion of the refuge and tomorrow sees a celebration with dignitary’s, officials, local people and workmen that did the building for it’s opening. But on the eve of these celebrations the refuge burns down, and what is more, Peter is becoming too close to Suzie, a union that would have consequences if it is not stopped. The final twist that closes the play is with Peter, who takes matters into his own hands.
ERA - The present
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - One hour forty five minutes approximately (not including the interval time)
CHARACTERS - 3 male, 3 female
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SYNOPSIS
The opening of this comedy play (April) begins with Emma and her parents, Joyce and Peter arriving back from the wake after John’s funeral, Emma’s late husband. They are joined by her brother Gary and two best friends Carol and Sue. Joyce is very disapproving of the funeral and its service and makes no bones about speaking her thoughts about it. Emma soon realises that she’d have sooner returned back to the house alone. It’s not long before Patrick, (Vicar) appears. Joyce and the Vicar go into battle over the funeral service. The story soon develops over the duration of months with intrigue, by suggestion, of John’s suspected infidelity and a new and budding romance between Emma and Patrick. Emma discovers that she has two sets of jewellery missing, both comprising of a necklace and earrings. Having searched the house from top to bottom, it’s a mystery as to what has happened to them. In the meantime, Gary who already has eleven children by three women has moved onto pastures new, but who is this mystery lady? The final scene, the following February, is supposed to celebrate Emma’s birthday, but before the party starts, the twists and revelations bring it to an abrupt argumentative end!
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - One hour fifty minutes - two hours (not including the interval)
ERA - The present day
CHARACTERS - 3 male, 4 female
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FOREWORD
This play is loosely based on a true story of a lady in her last year of life and written in 2007. The stories, anecdotes, attitudes and situations are real, but to make the story work the twists that include adoption and situations thereof has been added to make it stage-worthy and the final secret. The characters are all based on real people and have been given different names, many of whom are sadly no longer with us. When writing and bringing it all together, it brought home just how stern and abrupt the ‘real’ Brenda was to a few friends who wanted to be closer. And yet, these few friends we’re resilient and never drifted away, as if they embraced the challenge and Brenda embraced giving them the challenge. Looking back, it was like a game, Brenda was in control in her domain and theses friends were in control outside of it. Maybe it was just a clash of personalities with very little give? Whereas everyone one else who were her friends had a fun easy time and enjoyed her friendship to the full with humour thrown in. Although there was more than enough material to use, the problem was what to include and what to dispense with. Refining it all down has now produced a play that tells a story with humour, drama, emotion and a window of reality of the last year of an eighty-seven-year-old lady with a unique character! Oh, and I was the ‘real’ James in the story!
SYNOPSIS
A play, that gives light humour and drama by telling the story of Brenda Drummond during her final nine months of life. Humour is delivered in many forms as well as drama with deep emotion. This is a play in which some of the performers can really get underneath the skin of the characters. Brenda, would be the biggest acting challenge, but rewarding. She begins the play in reasonable health, which deteriorates during its length to her death. She’s supported by friends, who see her through her final stages of life. By the end of act one Brenda has collapsed with a slight stroke. Seeing her in act two living her last days in a nursing home. A very simple play to stage, with the added attraction of Act one, a sitting room set, and Act two, a nursing home bedroom set. (Both using the same stage set up but with different dressing and furnishing) This gives the audience a surprise and different dimension. The title Deep Secret, suggests many thoughts. And so, there are red herrings filtered into the script, confusing the viewer as to what actually is, the Deep Secret or secrets?
ERA - 2002 and 2003
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - One hour fifty minutes (not including the interval)
CHARACTERS - 2 male, 5 female, 1 male/female
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SYNOPSIS
This play provides a humorous light hearted production, set in the drawing room of Thrivington Hall, the home of Lady Daphne Boucher. Her long-faithful butler, Scribbins, and newly-employed maid, Lizzie Crawford, reside with her. Lady Boucher is somewhat disappointed with Lizzie, as she turns out to be the complete opposite to her glowing references. This supplies a large proportion of the comedy along with pockets of comedy delivered by some of the other characters and their situations.
The story revolves around a string of jewellery thefts that prompt Lady Boucher to create a fictitious holiday rather than going away, as, although Lady Boucher feels her jewellery is quite secure in the safe hidden behind a picture in the drawing room, she’s apprehensive of leaving the property entirely empty. With military precision, Scribbins helps to plan a ‘holiday at home’. After their departure is seen by some residents, they return secretly to the Hall for the fictitious week’s holiday. Whilst the local residents of Thrivington believe Lady Boucher and her butler are living it up on the Italian Riviera, Lizzie Crawford has been neatly placed at the Vicarage for a week of spring cleaning. The following Saturday, after a very early departure from Thrivington Hall to fabricate their return, the house falls victim to the next jewellery theft. As the plot thickens, including the death of Alice Derbyshire. It becomes a puzzling problem for Inspector Warwick to solve. The play concludes with several unexpected twists.
ERA - Present day
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - Two hours (not including the interval)
CHARACTERS - 2 male, 5 female, 2 male/female
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SYNOPSIS
The action of the play takes place in the communal area of a prison. The female inmates are all of senior age and have all committed crimes to be imprisoned and cared for at the expense of the tax payer, rather than paying high residential home fees. Now imprisoned, they’re still law breaking by scams, forgeries and producing illegal substances in the prison grounds. The prison staff, a younger section of cast, are kept on their toes with the luxury style of living the inmates all wish to receive. Although this play is a farcical comedy, the moves and action is suitable for a more senior cast. This comedy play is very tongue-in-cheek and is a farcical send up of the prison system. All of which gives great characters and rib tickling amusement to the audience. The final minutes of the play deliver unseen surprises for the final curtain.
TIME - Set in the present day or a era of your choice post 2010
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - Two hours (not including the interval)
CHARACTERS - 3 male, 7 female,1 male/female
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THE SCRIPT
This is a very easy script to stage with no actual scenery required. A good murder mystery where areas are a mix of drama and thriller, but all interspersed with a good comedy element throughout. From time to time there is input of a frightening or spooky kind that makes the cast and audience jump alike. This is a great boon for those running on a tight budget or have limited performing space. The costuming is simple and yet each character can be developed with great scope by the actor. The play is loosely built around some people or members commonly found in many theatrical groups/societies and clubs. It’s a script that many reading, acting and watching with a theatrical background at whatever level will recognise someone they probably know! It’s a fun script, a bit tongue-in-cheek and a little bit different.
SYNOPSIS
The play is set on stage at a theatre which is owned by a guild of theatrical groups in a town. Owning the building means the various groups use it for meetings, construction, sewing, rehearsals, etc. Here, the drama group has met to begin the first rehearsal on a bare stage with no set built or proper furnishings. After the arrival of all, the director attempts to start the first rehearsal of a play. This rehearsal comes to an abrupt end when Mary dies sat in her chair on stage. As the actual play progresses over some days, the mystery of Mary’s death it becomes apparent that she was poisoned. One by one other members of the cast are murdered whilst the police investigation goes on. This becomes a real brain teaser for Detective Shaw, as some murders happen when he is in the building! The story twists and turns giving mystery along the way until there are only two characters left, Detective Shaw and Rory Jones. Surely one of these two is the murderer, but the play ends with everyone including the Detective dead! Or are they?
ERA - No stipulated era of the play
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - One hour fifty minutes (not including the interval)
CHARACTERS - 2 male, 5 female, 2 male/female
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SYNOPISIS
A comedy (act two being more farce) murder-mystery play which has good humour interwoven with red herrings to lead on and intrigue the audience before finally concluding with some unexpected twists. Act one gives the audience the reasonable expectations of a play of this type. Act two delivers more comedy, farce and several unexpected sudden frights making the audience react with the cast in fright. The play is set in the home of Katie Denver at Sweetbriar House. Katie has a scheme to get her hands on as much money as possible from her remaining three relatives. Once having some light refreshments Mary, a friend of Katie, suddenly dies. This is followed by the unexpected death of Katie. After which, unexplained spooky, ghostly and frightening happenings begin. As the remaining family are killed off one by one, who will be left to inherit?
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - Two hours (not including the interval)
ERA - Present day
CHARACTERS - 4 male, 3 female, 1 male/female
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THE SCRIPT
Although written for UK (English) production, a few word changes makes it perfectly suitable for USA or any other English speaking country. These words changes are minimal and only occur infrequently. For example, mobile phone to cell phone, holiday to vacation, etc, etc. This script is extremely easy to stage in any size venue or performing space. The set can be made/dressed as simply or elaborately as you wish as it depicts the terrace of a holiday establishment on a tropical Island. Therefore it is ideal to perform on a bare stage with only the require dressing to set the scene. The characters are easy to costume as the play is set in the present day. The good mix of character types gives great variety and entertainment with people from different homelands (or all from the same country) on holiday. All in all, a great fun script with the, ‘who done it’ murder mystery of two characters deaths within it.
SYNOPSIS
Set in the present time, two working ladies, Christine and Rose, arrive on Paradise Island for a two-week holiday and stay at the Blue Lagoon situated at Paradise Bay. They find themselves integrated with other guests that are staying for much longer duration's and are regular returnees. This is the first time since Christine whose married to Peter that has left him on his own. As Christine and Rose arrive to the hotel, Peter is on the phone with a crisis he has at home. These crises continue giving some of the humour throughout. Sandra, a private detective and undercover, is not a regular visitor but has been there for almost a month as she is investigating a case of fraud. As she nears the truth she is murdered. This is followed by Colonel Meecham’s murder. As the local Police draw a blank as to motive and who, Alfredo, the waiter/barman suddenly remembers Sandra using a USB memory data stick on the hotels guest computer. It is found and the murderer is discovered, but who is it? The final short scene sees Peter suddenly appearing to surprise Christine in quite a sensational way that has been part of the fun and topic of the phone call story line!
ERA The present time
RUNNING TIME One hour fifty minutes (approx) not including an interval
CHARACTERS 5 female, 4 male
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THE SCRIPT
This is an easy script to stage. It can be performed with a tradition box stage set, or it can be performed on a blank stage. Either option allows you to dress the performing space to your own requirements, space and venue. Ideal if you are working on tight budgets or looking for a script that will adjust easily to your performing space. The script has seven characters; 4 male 3 female acting characters of varying ages
SYNOPSIS
A comedy drama set in the flat/apartment of Tony and Julia. Their daughter, Diane, becomes involved with Martin, who wants her for his own pleasures. Once in his clutches, the more she wants to end it all and never meet him again, the more pressure of demands he delivers. This gives Diane no choice but to play along with his desires. The family suddenly becomes aware of the problem after Diane has talked to her brother, Eric. After he alerted all, Hilary (Julia’s mother and Diane’s grandmother), takes charge. Hilary set up a trap which brings unexpected humour to the whimpering Martin who has a taste of his own medicine.
ERA - The Present day
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - About one hour fifty minutes (not including the interval)
CHARACTERS - 4 male, 3 female
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SYNOPSIS
A comedy play that revolves around the time-old classic of a mother-in-law versus her daughter-in-law. Stella Watts has agreed with her husband Brian to take their daughter Amy and his mother Florrie on a two-week family holiday. It’s the eleventh day and, as yet, they’ve been unable to get away from each other thanks to the appalling bad weather. As the day unfurls, the cutting remarks and situations can’t stop romance creeping into the family from all angles; one assurance is that Florrie Watts, who wishes she’d stayed at home, will most certainly have the last laugh.
ERA - An era of your choice, post 1990.
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - Two hours (not including the interval)
CHARACTERS - 4 male 4 female
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THE SCRIPT
With a cast of seven, (two male, four female and one either) set in the present day, this comedy murder mystery is ideal for so many performing groups and venue types or restricted acting spaces
This play has the unique feature where it can be run as a normal stage production of its type in theatre mode. Or it can be produced as a murder mystery night in cabaret style by using the attached questionnaire (in the back of the script) to be completed by teams during the interval. Either way, the production runs exactly the same. Lighting is simple as are sound effects. The play can be performed by using the basic furnishing requirements of the play, or a full traditional box set, or any compromises between the two. Whichever staging method is used, the use of additional set dressing is flexible and accordance to space available.
SYNOPSIS
This comedic murder mystery play is set in the sitting room of Worth Farm and Vineyard farmhouse. Heather Watson hatches a plan that in her final handful of years of life, she will have a little fun promising various people sole beneficiary of the farm and vineyard for a reduction in wages. Each person involved is sworn to secrecy and not to mention this arrangement to anyone else. Embroiled into this scheme are Mr. and Mrs. Daniels who own the neighbouring farm and are now renting land from Heather Watson with beneficial conditions to inherit Worth Farm on the death of Heather, and also sworn to secrecy of the arrangement. One evening when all five are invited to a gathering, Heather Watson is murdered by one of them in her bedroom to inherit the farm and vineyard. It soon becomes apparent that they have all been given the same false promise of inheritance, because in reality, they each only receive a letter with thanks and two cases of wine. Detective Harman has the job to try and unravel the clues which leads to the murderer. Whilst the story unfolds, revelations of a secret romance are discovered along with the true identity of the beneficiary of Worth Farm and Vineyard, but who is the murderer? All of which deliverers the audience with unexpected twists, turns and laughter!
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - One hour fifty minutes (not including the interval)
TIME - The present day or an era of your choice
CHARACTERS - 2 male, 4 female, 1 male/female
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SYNOPSIS
A full length mystery comedy in two acts. The action of the play takes place in the sitting room of a deserted house that has been unoccupied for some time and it is up for sale. On a cold snowy February day, John Beswick, is a taxi driver for four passengers who have just disembarked from the cruise liner, The Pierre Belmonde. On the journey to the first passengers' destination, they have been forced to take a diversion due to a sudden heavy snow fall. The road becomes impassable and they are forced to take shelter in an unoccupied semi derelict house. This is added to in act one when two other stranded ladies knock on the door asking for shelter. It becomes apparent that some have had what seems to be a shady criminal past. Tensions and accusations begin to emerge but the real crux of the story doesn’t emerge until the closing of act one via the radio news. The suspicions are heightened when they hear from the news broadcast that Lady Morricone, one of the last to disembark the ship has discovered that the famous Morricone diamonds have been stolen. With twists and turns, red herrings galore and all present having suspicion directed at them, this comedy delivers the audience good entertainment throughout. The close of the play reveals many surprises and a plot that has come to fruition set by the police. But who are these people and is the jewel thief or thieves among them?
ERA - Set in the present day
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - One hour and fifty minutes (not including the interval)
CHARACTERS - 2 male, 5 female
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THE SCRIPT
This play has a light humorous content and can be produced on any stage, whether large or small. It will work easily with black stage cloths with the use of a free-standing Church type window with back lighting and a door archway leading off stage. Alternatively, you can build a set if you wish. The stage can have as much, or as little, furnishing to suit the space in addition to what's required by the script. With a cast of six, there is flexibility for the ages of the cast. The costuming is simple everyday clothing the use of some clergy clothing is optional. The play gives humour, drama and a strong story with its unexpected twist at its close.
Using the script throughout the world. Although originally written for United Kingdom performances, it is understood for an international appeal, some ‘Christian Church building references or those people in charge’ may require some name alteration to fit the country of performance and denomination . That is if you decide not to set the play ‘in a English Village and that of a Church of England’.
For example, if in the script is says: Vicar - you may wish to use, Minister, Father, Pastor, etc. Or, Vicarage - you may wish to use Church House, Rectory, etc. These and possibly one or two other names/words may require changing for the country of production. So the author gives permission for these few crucial words ONLY to be changed without prior permission. The remainder script in it’s entirety remains as written.
SYNOPSIS
The action of the play takes place in the vestry of a small community Church. After a Sunday morning service, Andrew Hewitt (Vicar) is found by loyal Church-goer and Church warden Sarah indulging in a large glass of wine in the vestry. He claims that he has seen a ghost in the Memorial Chapel. The ghost is of Tracey Hunt, a past love of Andrew who has no knowledge of the fact that she was killed in action whilst serving in the army. Throughout the week Tracey appears as a ghost, unseen by the cast, asking questions whilst characters find themselves giving impromptu answers for no reason. And that not only gives humour, but it also pushes the story along. Andrew Hewitt is recently ordained and has a more modern approach to running the Church. He clashes with the more traditional Sarah who has her feet in the past. Sarah also has reservations that Andrew entertains a young lady, Abi, in the Vicarage for unbridled passion. After a sunny Monday, the night becomes stormy so when Andrew enters the Church late and in darkness, he is seen by Karen, a divorced and homeless with virtually no money. According to his faith, he gives shelter and help to Karen, which leads her to camp out in the vestry. The week has its ups and downs when finally, on Saturday, Andrew and Abi finish whatever relationship they had. This allows Karen to move into the Vicarage for Saturday night and then she leaves on the Sunday with her suitcase packed. John, the Church Verger, is a very calm, collected man who see things as they are and never becomes involved, but is supportive to the Vicar in all aspects. Andrew finds after the morning service he has no love in his life other than his Angel, Tracey. Or is there an unexpected twist?
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - One hour forty minutes (not including the interval)
ERA - The present day
CHARACTERS - 2 male, 4 female
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SYNOPSIS
When self-made multimillionaire, David Oxendale rents a chalet for an August holiday he meets by sheer accident Lucy, who becomes his wife before the holiday ends. Once returned home, David who is senior in age introduces his wife to his sisters. Lucy who is less than half of David’s age is welcomed by Mary Oxendale, a sister of David, with acceptance and jubilation of the union. However, Judith Simmons and Emily Blunt, David’s other two sisters, who are greedy and selfish, disapprove greatly and are concerned about any monetary inheritance from their very rich brother. After a year of marriage, David dies, leaving his widow and sister Mary grieving his loss, whilst Judith and Emily keenly want to know what they are left in his will. However, not all is straight forward, as family, domestic help and an artist are mentioned with various inheritances. The vast fortune of this millionaire goes to the one who finds it in accordance of his will, a treasure hunt. This very funny, intriguing and entertaining play has a strong story line, and keeps the audience laughing whilst the mayhem unfolds. The close of the play reveals twists and the winner who takes all!
Approximate running time : Two hours (not including the interval)
ERA - The present day
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - One hour fifty minutes to two hours (not including the interval)
CHARACTERS - 2 male, 5 female, 1 male/female
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Other than under the terms and conditions of the licence issued for this script. NO part of this script may lawfully be REPRODUCED in ANY form or by ANY means including photocopying, cut and paste, retyping, typescript, Recording (including video/DVD recording),manuscript, electronic, mechanical, or otherwise - or be transmitted or stored in a retrieval system, WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION.
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THE SCRIPT
This is a very simple script to perform at any venue and performing space size.
The action of the play takes place inside a fairground psychics reading tent. How the stage is dressed to resemble the situation is entirely up to you. It can be as elaborate as you like, or just a simple bare stage with just the stage dressing and properties required by the script. Having been produced many times over, it has never failed to deliver fifty minutes to an hour of entertainment to the viewing audience.
SYNOPSIS
The action of this humorous tongue-in-cheek play takes place at a psychic reading attraction at a fairground. Gypsy Rosa Pentalegro is once more in occupancy with a travelling fair which is making its annual visit to a town. She has the usual gift of the gab and in return she takes money from customers as if feeding a slot machine. Rosa enters and exits frequently to stash her takings whilst the rest of the play action takes place. Best friends Sandra and Becky have, for the fun of it, had a reading which leads to John arriving in Rosa’s absence and recognizing Becky as a cast member in a play. With John and Sandra’s departure, Jackie, Becky’s theatrical agent, enters and introduces her to Roger, a film director. Roger turns out to be a philanderer, Rosa warns Becky not to trust him and she acts upon it. By the time Sandra returns, John has Rosa in a hold up in a desperate attempt to steal her takings. Sandra saves the day by phoning the police but it’s the return of Becky that knocks John out with a frying pan. The play concludes by confirming the random numbers Rosa gave as those which will win the lottery. Sandra, using those numbers, has the winning lottery ticket and there is only one winner. Sandra promises all three of them will enjoy the millions.
TIME - The present day
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - Fifty to sixty minutes (depending on the directors instructions of varying pace and acting improvisation)
CHARACTERS - 2 male, 4 female, 1 male/female
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THE SCRIPT
Although this play has four characters, three females and a male. It is predominately a three-character play with the fourth (the third female) only appearing at the close of the play.
The play delivers a good piece of drama for the performers to act, creating good individual characters with plenty of light and shade throughout the script. It tells a story by acting in a straight non-comedy manner, but to the watching audience, the situation will give them amusement as the story unfolds. A great one act play if you are looking for a good acting piece to direct or perform.
SYNOPSIS
Set in the office of Stuart Reynolds, it soon becomes apparent that Stuart and his private secretary Amy, are in a relationship. A relationship in which has recently been sealed by their engagement to be married. However, due to a situation fabricated by Stuart, the relationship and engagement has for now, to be kept a secret. Megan, Stuarts receptionist, has also just recently become engaged to be married, to Stuart. This brings rise to another fabrication of reasons to keep the romance a secret. This forms a love triangle, where tensions, love, drama and near misses create the unravelling story. Stuart, through lies and deceit keep the two ladies in the dark of the situation until Megan finds Amy sat on his lap. A slanging match begins between the two women as Stacey enters, another female that Stuart has a love interest with! Needless to say, Stuart wants the ground to open up and swallow him as three women are firmly advancing on him with venom!
ERA - The present day
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - Thirty five - forty minutes
CHARACTERS - 1 male, 3 female
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Synopsis
Set in the dining area of a farm house, it gives the situation of a husband and three siblings taking for granted comforts of the wife and mother in the home. For the first time in married life, husband Martin, after a days work on the farm, finds his wife Emma leaving for an evening out with some of her friends without him. After Emma’s departure, the three siblings also arrive from their occupations hungry and eager to depart for their usual Friday nights revelry in a local town. This creates a evening of mayhem, as Martin decides to join his neighbour and friend who’s wife has also gone out with Emma. Leaving the three siblings to fend for themselves only to discover there’s no food prepared or clothes washed, ironed or mended. Taking hold of the situation, the three siblings decide it can’t be all that difficult, or is it? Emma returns home after a non eventful evening with her friends. Martin eventually arrives home, very drunk and worse for wear. As for the siblings, not all goes to plan and for Trevor it brings an unexpected surprise when Emma decides to make a trifle!
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - 45 minutes
ERA - The present day
CHARACTERS - 4 male, 4 female
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SYNOPSIS
This is a short one act play for two women (or men dressed and acting as women for more humour). Jess is homeless and lives in the park. Today, like all other days, she roams around and selects a bench to occupy until the urge comes to move to another. Having chosen the bench as set, Alice, a lady who’s jogging and trying to lose weight enters and is needing a rest. Sitting on the bench with Jess a conversation develops of a quite humorous nature. However, Alice who says her marriage is pretty much on the rocks, suddenly realises how lucky she really is after being with Jess for a few minutes.
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - Twenty minutes (time can vary slightly depending on the duration of business)
CHARACTERS - 2 female (could be males acting as females)
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THE SCRIPT
This is a script ideal for any age group to perform, especially for those of a more senior age. With a cast of four, it keeps the story moving and interesting whilst bringing it to its final conclusion. It’s very simple to perform at any venue that will deliver humour throughout.
SYNOPSIS
John has arranged to meet Janet at a hotel lounge after making contact
on an on-line dating site. Janet has never dated like this before and is more than nervous, but this is not the case for John, or so it seems. On behalf of Janet, the Waiter/Waitress has discovered that John has a room booked in his name, room two zero seven. This conjures up thoughts which makes Janet more uneasy about the situation. Janet excusing herself to, ‘powder her nose’ exits and within moments Mary enters wearing an identical dress. John momentarily mistakes Mary for Janet and slowly finds himself in a difficult fix because Mary is his wife!
ERA - The present
RUNNING TIME - 20 minutes approximately
CHARACTERS - 1 male, 2 female, 1 either
The part of waiter/waitress can be played by either male or female. The dialogue supports either gender without word changes
Playing ages - The waiter/waitress can be of any age.John, Mary and Janet should be played as all of similar ages. The script will work best for the three acting in their 40’, 50’s, 60’s or even 70’s.
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THE FOLLOWING ONE-ACT PLAYS ARE CURRENTLY OUT OF PUBLICATION AND IN THE COURSE OF BEING UP-DATED. IN DUE COURSE THEY WILL BE LISTED AGAIN WITH A PUBLISHER. IN THE MEANTIME THEY ARE AVAILABLE , PLEASE CONTACT THE AUTHOR IF YOU REQUIRE MORE INFORMATION. ALL HAVE BEEN PRODUCED MANY TIMES OVER AND WELL RECEIVED
1) GOOD RIDDANCE TO BAD RUBBISH ( 30 - 35 MINUTES)
2) ACCOUNTANTS IN LOCKDOWN (ideal for Zoom/media production or can also be live stage performance) (20 MINUTES)
3) LOST FOR WORDS (40 MINUTES)
4) NOT MORE BANANAS (35 - 40 MINUTES)
5) SECRET LOVE (12 TO 14 MINUTES RUN TIME)
6) THERE'S A MOUSE ON THE LOOSE (12 - 14 MINUTES RUN TIME)
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All rights, including Stage, Motion Picture, Radio, Television, Public Reading and Translation into foreign Languages, are strictly reserved.
Other than under the terms and conditions of the licence issued for this script. NO part of this script may lawfully be REPRODUCED in ANY form or by ANY means including photocopying, cut and paste, retyping, typescript, Recording (including video/DVD recording),manuscript, electronic, mechanical, or otherwise - or be transmitted or stored in a retrieval system, WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION.
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Although written for UK (English) production, a few word changes makes it perfectly suitable for USA or any other English speaking country. These word changes are minimal and only occur infrequently. For example, holiday to vacation, playground to school yard, Nappy to diaper, etc. These word swaps require no additional permission as long as ONLY these words are swapped to suit your countries normal everyday usage. NO other alterations to the script can be done without prior permission.
The script is written for adults of all ages to return to their primary school years once again and perform the school nativity play acting as seven to eleven years of age. The script would also accommodate teenagers too if you have some to play a few of the parts. If you have some children wishing to participate, they can be included to play the animals and be part of, or the choir if you wish to have one. This script follows the story of the nativity which is very tongue-in-cheek that includes corny jokes and humour throughout, with some up-to-date inclusions. Each little scene is divided up by the singing of carols with the participation of the audience.
This script will work at any venue with ease with no built scenery required. It just requires a few simple props that are readily available to all. It’s perfect for a pop-up touring script sharing the fun to the wider community.
To make it work at its best, all adults adopt mannerisms of a primary school child on stage. These would include some typical child habits as approved by the director. This does not mean they have to speak with childlike voices, all are to use their own grown-up voice. Many playing parts can be doubled up or even tripled up in some cases if you are low on actor numbers.
The costuming is typical of what one would expect for a primary school nativity with ‘making do and thrown together’ with what’s available by the school or brought from home.
This is a great seasonal production that delivers a fun, festive and very enjoyable time for participants and audience alike.
SYNOPSIS
The script follows the greatest story ever told about the Birth of Christ. The sequence of events in this script follows the same traditional pattern with additional content to bring fun and amusement to all. Between each mini scene of mayhem, a Christmas carol can be sung which includes the audience participating. The carols suggested, follow the story at the best opportune moment, although any can be omitted or replaced by your own choice. The mini scenes tell the age-old story with modern inclusions and things going awry giving general humour and a little innuendo!
RUNNING TIME:- Approximate one hundred minutes without an interval (The run time will be affected by some of the action but mainly by the length of the carols sung as you may wish to omit some verses or even one or more carols)
CHARACTERS
4 Male, 5 female, 14 either
Remember - many can be doubled or even tripled up if you are short of actors. And only the Narrator is acting as an ADULT
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THESE SCRIPTS WILL WORK WITH ANY AGE GROUPS AND CAN INCLUDE ALL AGES. THEY ARE IDEAL FOR GIVING FUN ENTERTAINMENT TO THE COMMUNITY WHILST TELLING A STORY. SONG AND DANCE CAN BE ADDED THROUGHOUT TO ENHANCE THE SCRIPT AT YOUR DISCRETION. THEY ARE WRITTEN AS ONE-ACTS (UP TO AN HOUR PERFORMANCE),BUT WITH THE INCLUSION OF SONG AND DANCE WILL MAKE THE RUN TIME LONGER TO SUIT YOUR CHOSEN TIME LENGTH. IF THIS IS THE CASE, IF AN INTERVAL IS DESIRED, PLACE IT AT A CONVENIENT POINT BETWEEN SCENES. THEY ARE SCRIPTS WHICH HAVE BEEN BESPOKE WRITTEN FOR DRAMA/THEATRE ART SCHOOLS AND i HAVE NOW MADE AVAILABLE FOR LICENCE PRODUCTION. THERE ARE MORE TO BE ADDED AS I ADJUST THEM FOR PUBLIC PERFORMANCE
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All rights, including Stage, Motion Picture, Radio, Television, Public Reading and Translation into foreign Languages, are strictly reserved.
Other than under the terms and conditions of the licence issued for this script. NO part of this script may lawfully be REPRODUCED in ANY form or by ANY means including photocopying, cut and paste, retyping, typescript, Recording (including video/DVD recording),manuscript, electronic, mechanical, or otherwise - or be transmitted or stored in a retrieval system, WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION.
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THE SCRIPT
Although written for UK (English) production, a few word changes make it perfectly suitable for the USA or any other English-speaking country. These word changes are minimal and only occur infrequently. For example, sweets to candy, etcetera. You do not require additional permission to alter these infrequent words to suit your country of performance. But you CANNOT change or alter the script without prior permission!
The script was originally written for a drama/theatre school to use as a learning piece for performance. It has now been updated making it versatile for anyone to perform at any venue with added tongue-in-cheek humour and subtle innuendo without being offensive.
The script is based on the story of the notorious highwayman, Dick Turpin, who was active in England in the early 1700’s. This is a modern comedy script which can be performed at any time of the year, which gives it great versatility. If you are performing near Christmas, the use of some Christmas decorations to dress the performing space and the inclusion of some Christmas songs/carols will make this script a fun seasonal production. The script is ideal for performing on any stage/performing space; in the open air; or for live viewing through a video communication.
It’s written with many small acting parts to accommodate larger numbers of actors. Many can be doubled or possibly tripled up for those who have fewer actors and wish to make it more of a performing adventure.
The script has a versatility which means it can be run in three different ways to suit your needs.
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Run at a minimum run time (45 - 50 minutes approximately) using the dialogue only with some opening and closing song/music. This includes the cumulative fun song/routine with props
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Run the script with the inclusion of some song/dance to accommodate your required run time.
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Run as a mini musical making use of many or all the song/dance slots and creating a running time length to suit your needs. This could take the approximate run time at 75 minutes to 90 minutes depending on how many song/dance slots you use and the length of each one.
The scenes are simple (only two) The Tavern and Diddlebury Cross, where you don’t require full scenery but only dressing to suggest its title. Of course, you can do full scenery if you have the means or wish to do so.
SYNOPSIS
At Diddlebury Cross, Dick Turpin ‘holds up’ Lady Rose Bush, not for money or jewellery, but for a pack of toilet rolls! In the meantime, Hazel Nutt wants her son, Timothy Nutt, to propose to Georgia Shovelbucket, the daughter of a wealthy cookie manufacturer, ‘Shovelbucket’s Cookies! But neither Timothy nor Georgia is in love with each other, and so Timothy falls in love with Lucy Chain, the daughter of Daisy Chain. Whilst Georgia becomes emotionally involved with Miles Stone, who is Sir William Fortescue in disguise. Disguised as a highway man, Miles, (Sir William) gets shot trying to find and being reunited with his stolen valuables. Dick Turpin decides to take on some new recruits who don’t quite cut the mustard with their villainous ways. Lady Rose Bush once again gets robbed, but this time for money and jewellery. So, a cunning plot created by Sir Roger Rules (the local magistrate) comes about to trap and catch Dick Turpin and his highway men in action. After which there’s only one thing left to do, have a party at the Tavern to celebrate the two loving couples and the capture of Dick Turpin.
CHARACTERS - There are various characters throughout and all can be played by individual if you have sufficient numbers However, if you are working with fewer numbers, some can double up or splice together, e.g. Molly and Sarah could be played by the same person and select which name you prefer. Lady Rose could be played by Hazel, Daisy, Molly or Sarah by doubling/tripling up and playing more than one character. This use of doubling up can work with many characters. Likewise, it’s always tricky having the correct female or male performer numbers to fit the characters. So, several could be played by either gender, e.g, the two constables.
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THE SCRIPT
This is a tried and tested traditional family pantomime script that has been updated with some modern features that allows for the usual audience participation. In general, it has a lot of flexibility which many organizations will find helpful and workable. It has plenty of visuals for the younger audience as well as spoken humour for the adults. The script includes a few different changes from the usual routines, the main one being the laundry scene. The scene names are minimal, but can be renamed if you want to run more cloths. In general it is a script that can be used easily on a small or a large stage. The script can be performed without a chorus, but also allows for a small or large chorus if you have one.
SYNOPISIS
The story of Aladdin takes its usual journey of finding the magic lamp to gain wealth and to marry the girl of his dreams. However, in this version there are a few added surprises including that of the laundry of Widow Twankey having to be relocated because of fire damage. The only place available is the Emperors Palace and having been told to move out of the Palace kitchen, Widow Twankey relocates her laundry in his bathroom. This creates a different laundry scene with lots of good humour, much to the annoyance of the Emperor. As per usual Widow Twankey is looking for a man and thinks she has found him in Abanazar, but Abanazar is only using her to engage Aladdin to find the magic lamp hidden in a cave. Through a magic spell, the Emperor and Widow Twankey fall into each other arms and love radiates between them, even if she keeps him on his toes! Waterlily, Princess Camellia’s handmaiden, has men to the front of her mind and soon begins to make eyes at Wishee Washee. She’s a girl that knows what she wants and intends to get it! This brings some great clean humour which can be exploited as much or as little depending on your cast and audience. All in all, the pantomime has a very funny, but fast pace, bringing a lot of audience participation and some unexpected features which separates it from other Aladdin pantomime versions.
CHARACTERS - LONG WEE - Policeman (m/f) - SHORT WEE - Policeman (m/f) - EMPEROR - (m) - PRINCESS CAMELLIA - Principal girl (f) - ABANAZAR - Villain (m) - WIDOW TWANKEY - Dame (m/f)
WATERLILY - Princess Camellia’s handmaiden (f) - WISHEE WASHEE - Comic (m) - SPIRIT of the RING - (f) - ALADDIN - Principal boy (f) - GENIE of the LAMP (m/f)
Small parts - EGYPTIAN MUMMY (m/f) - GHOSTS (two) - (m/f) - CAT or DOG (this is an optional extra character to shadow the dame if you wish to incorporate an animal into the production) (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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THE SCRIPT
Aladdin is one of the most popular pantomimes performed and with that comes the ever-present problem of finding a script that delivers something different from when you did it the last time. This script is one that can solve that problem with simplicity, but still tell the story in a traditional way. In this version the laundry scene has been taken out and the cave scene brought forward to earlier in act one. This has given rise to more story telling of Aladdin and the lamp with its journey of intrigue. There has also been a character change too, Wishy Washy has been dropped and replaced with a second Genie, who's an apprentice Genie and a comedy part. The plight of Widow Twankey and her laundry remain the same as does the Villainous Abanazar, but the journey it takes gives the audience something less predictable. This makes it a win-win situation for cast and the returning viewing audience alike.
SYNOPSIS
Aladdin has seen the girl of his dreams, Princess Pekoe, but to gain her hand in marriage he must have wealth, and a lot of it. Working in his mother's laundry is not what he feels he was put on this earth to do. Widow Twankey, Aladdin's mother wishes that instead of Aladdin dreaming and fantasising of what could be, he'd be more useful helping her wash Peking's dirty laundry. Abanazar, Aladdin's uncle, who has not seen Aladdin since a babe in arms, returns to entice his nephew into entering a cave for the magic lamp. But when Aladdin reaches the third and final chamber of the cave, there is not one lamp, but two! An old dirty lamp and a sparkling clean lamp, not knowing which to choose, Abanazar instructs that it must be the sparkling clean lamp that holds the power and not some dirty old bit of junk. How wrong he is, for the gleaming lamp holds none other than, Turkish Delight a comic apprentice Genie much to the disappointment and anger of Abanazar. The Vizier, who is side kick to Abanazar, and not as loyal as he ought to be with the Emperor, helps to get the lamps swapped, the new lamp for old! In the meantime, the Emperor, now a widower, and Widow Twankey rekindle their love for each other from the days of their youth. A comedy duo, Cheap and Cheerful, arrive in Peking and soon find themselves working in Twankey's laundry but more importantly, they become a distraction to swap the old lamp for a dud. Bheehi, the most powerful Genie in true pantomime style, thwarts evil and wrongdoings and returns the city of Peking back to be a city of love and harmony. And we hope everyone lives happy ever after.
CHARACTERS - Aladdin - Principal boy (f) / Princess Pekoe - Principal girl (f) / Widow Twankey - Dame (m/f) / Cheap - One of a comedy duo (m/f) / Cheerful - One of a comedy duo (m/f) / Emperor - (m) Vizier - Semi villainous (m) / Abanazar - Villain (m) / Bheehi - Genie (m/f) / Delight - Apprentice genie (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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Silver Birchington Plays, 1 Station Road, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9BD
THE SCRIPT
This is a very easy script to bring to the stage regardless to the venue size. A traditional family pantomime that offers modern inclusions to keep things up to date and the script fresh. Very flexible for casting, costuming and staging to suit all budgets from the minimal to skies the limit.
SYNOPSIS
Aladdin always seem to get himself into trouble without doing anything wrong and has a keen eye for a pretty girl. When he knocked into a fruit and vegetable barrow on seeing Princess Cherry Blossom, he is wanted by the Police who think he was stealing from the merchant. But Aladdin’s troubles don’t stop there as Abanazer pretending to be Aladdin’s long-lost uncle that he never knew about arrives on the scene. Not only is this news to Aladdin about this unknown uncle, but also to his mother, widow Twankey. As Aladdin and Princess Cherry Blossom’s love for each other grows, the quest for Aladdin to become rich also plays its part. And so, Abanazer has the means to bring Aladdin all the wealth he needs providing he retrieves an old lamp from a cave in the mountains and gives it to Abanazer. But things start to go wrong and the Spirit of the Ring comes to the rescue with the Genie from the lamp. In the meantime, Wishy Washy and Widow Twankey cause mayhem with their laundry service and things don’t quite how the Vizier had planned. But one thing you can be sure of, Abanazer gets his comeuppance and love wins the day to live happy ever after.
CHARACTERS - ALADDIN Principal boy (f) / PRINCESS CHERRY BLOSSOM Principal girl (f) / PEKOE Second Principal boy (f) / TIGER LILY Second Principal girl (f)
SERGEANT FLUNG DUNG A Police Sergeant and comedy part (m/f) / CONSTABLE PING A Policeman and comedy part (m/f) / CONSTABLE PONG A Policeman and comedy part (m/f) / EMPEROR (m)
THE GRAND VIZIER (m) / WISHY WASHY Comic (m) / WIDOW TWANKEY Dame (m/f) / ABANAZER Villain (m) / SHI SHI Animal (m/f)
GENIE (m/f) / SPIRIT OF THE RING (f)
CHORUS (if you have on) AND PARTICIPATING ADULTS/CHILDREN Costumed to fit the scenes they are participating in.
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THE SCRIPT
This script is easy to produce at any size of venue. It’s a fully traditional family pantomime script with some modern additions to keep it fresh and current. This also means that although the story runs with its traditional track, some new ways of delivery and storytelling have been used. This helps to make the script a little different from other Aladdin scripts, especially if you are looking for something different from the last Aladdin pantomime that you performed.
SYNOPSIS
Widow Twankey with her two sons Aladdin and Wishy Washy, run a laundry in Peking where it’s amazing they get any customers given the poor service given. One of their superior customers is the Emperor and Widow Twankey decides she ought to become his Empress. In the meantime, Aladdin sets his eyes on Princess Jasmine, the Emperor’s daughter, and love blossoms between them. But Aladdin is poor and he needs riches to offer his Princess, and to his aid comes Abanazer who claims he is Aladdin’s long lost uncle, but in truth is not. Abanazer requires a young lad to enter the cave to retrieve the magic lamp and offering, in exchange for the lamp, all the treasure Aladdin wishes to take. But the plan starts to go wrong, first for Abanazer, then for Aladdin. But with the aid of the Spirit of the Ring and Fred the Genie, good over comes evil with everyone living happy ever after. Except Abanazer who has been placed in a bottle for many hundreds of years to come!
CHARACTERS - WIDOW TWANKEY - Dame, WISHY WASHY - Comic, ALADDIN - Principal boy, PRINCESS JASMINE - Principal girl, EMPEROR, VIZIER
CHOP - one of a semi comic duo, SUEY - one of a semi comic duo, ABANAZER, GENIE, SPIRIT OF THE RING, FAIRY, AN ANIMAL OF YOUR CHOICE (optional)
CHORUS (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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THE SCRIPT
A fun script that is easy to produce at almost any venue and budget size. One of the problems some face with the, ‘forty thieves’ is having forty represented in some way. This script deals with that in a simple way as only a few are seen at any one time in one scene. These can be made up of any chorus, back stage crew, the director and helpers, even with some appearing more than once. And as there is no counting done, you can actually get away with less crossing the stage during that scene. It’s a fun pantomime that tells the story in a traditional, but slightly different way. This makes it appealing for anyone looking for a slightly different script from the last Ali Baba produced. It comes will all the glitz and glamour a traditional pantomime delivers with lots of fun and laughter along the way.
SYNOPSIS
The Sultan is expecting his treasury of fortune to arrive from the winter Palace to his residing current Palace. But it is robbed before it reaches the city by Coggia and the thieves, two of which are Ali Bend-Up and Ali Bend-Down two comedic robbers. It is stashed in their hideout cave in the mountains. A cave that Ali Baba stumbles across and with the help of his brother Rum Baba, they take the Sultan’s treasury and return it to him. They keep all the rest of the ill-gotten gains for themselves and become very rich. Coggia is not happy that he has been the victim of a robbery and sends Ali Bend-Up and Ali Bend-Down to find out who took all his ill-gotten gains. And once the culprits were found, Coggia would take his revenge. In the meantime, Aunty Septic, Dame, is busy running a beauty shop and selling a love potion made from tap water and boiled cabbage juice. Demand becomes high because it turns out, ‘there must be something in the water!’ Rum Baba has a speaking camel friend, Hump One, who is the Princess Jehli, and has had a curse laid upon her head. To lift the curse of being a camel, she has to do a good deed and returns to being the pretty Princess she always was. Coggia finally becomes no more as does the thieves and in doing so, Hump One has done a good deed and returns to being a Princess again.
CHARACTERS - Sultan (m) / Sultana - the Sultans wife (f) / Princess Morgiana - Principal girl (f) / Vizier (m) / Aunty Septic - Dame (m/f) / Rum Baba - Semi comic (m) / Ali Baba - Principal boy (f)
Coggia - Villain robber chief (m) / Ali Bend-Up - One of a comedy robber duo (m/f) / Ali Bend-Down - One of a comedy robber duo (m/f) / Hump One - Camel (can be a modified horse or donkey with a hump) (m/f)
Princess Jehli (f)
A chorus (if you have one) and/or adults/child members wishing to participate
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15 The Metro Centre, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7UH
THE SCRIPT
This pantomime has been written to avoid the usual problem of having forty thieves. Unfortunately, many groups suffer with having little or no chorus today, which can make this pantomime more of a challenge as they generally provide the thieves. By careful writing and making a slightly different journey for Ali Baba, this has been achieved, whilst still providing a fun packed pantomime that can be staged by all. Other than those which for best effect should be either a male or female performer, most can be played by either gender.
SYNOPSIS
According to Mammy Baba, “Ali Baba is a lazy good for nothing ragamuffin.” This also seems to imply with her other two sons, Bacardi Baba and Crusty Baba. To add to Mammy’s misery, Crusty has successfully blown up the bakery with the gunpowder that Bacardi was keeping dry! In the meantime, the Sultan is at his wits end because of the rife thieving that plagues the City of Bagdad. The leader of this gang is none other than Mustafascrewloose and his forty thieves. The Sultan proclaims that the man who topples this villain, will have Princess Nadia as his wife. Also, a handsome reward has been doubled! Mammy takes charge and intends to claim the reward and for her son Ali Baba to marry the Princess. As luck would have it, Ali Baba is friends with Mustafslap and Mustaftickle, two of Mustafscrewloose’s thieves. Through these friends, Ali becomes a thief in disguise and a plan develops to get rid of Mustafascrewloose and for Ali to become leader of the forty thieves. The genie which Ali has released from a bottle, helps not only to find a hidden ancient treasure cave, but the means to rid Mustafascrewloose forever. The forty thieves are seen in a comedy way (if you have little or no chorus) before Mustafascrewloose becomes no more. Ali Baba gets his girl with the help of a magical love potion supplied by the Genie, and Mammy gets her man with the same potion - but which man? And as for Ali Baba and the forty thieves? They turn over a new leaf and become do-gooders of mankind, although still known locally as the forty thieves led by Prince Ali Baba!
CHARACTERS - Vizier (m) / Sultan (m) / Princess Nadia - Principal girl (f) / Ali Baba - Principal boy (f) / Mammy Baba - Dame (m/f) / Bacardi Baba - Comic (m/f) / Crusty Baba - Comic (m/f)
MustafaScrewloose - Villian (m) / Mustafaslap - Comic thief (m/f) / Mustafatickle - Comic thief (m/f) / Genie (m/f)
Small parts - Professor - A small part. Could be played by the same performer as the Genie if required. (m/f) / A camel - or similar animal (m/f)
Chorus - (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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15 The Metro Centre, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7UH
THE SCRIPT
First staged in 2003 and updated in 2020. The script has proved popular, fun and colourful. It gives a great alternative for an Eastern pantomime rather than Ali Baba, Sinbad, etc. Although the script lends itself to all the usual actor age ranges for pantomime, this script works very well if you are looking for something with a predominant senior cast. Easy to stage and costume with a lot of visual fun included. With it not following any traditional set story, the script includes some great aspects and a lot of fun and leeway in casting and fun costuming.
SYNOPSIS
Marge and Flora have a one-way travel ticket and a two-man tent in the hope to find two rich Sheiks and live in luxury. However, things go slightly awry when camping beside the Oasis and the sand getting everywhere, there are no rich Sheiks and just a neighbouring gang, The Scorpions, led by Mustafa Bhaji. The Sultan of El Jaffacake is said to have a vault of wealth in the Palace and Mustafa Bhaji and his gang have ideas to help themselves to some of it. But they didn’t bank on Sapphire, a belly dancer, who joined their gang but is also working for the Sultan too as an informant. Baked Bean, the Genie, gets kicked up from the sand and joins forces with Sapphire to help the Sultan thwart the Scorpions. Mustafa Bhaji has plans to break into the vault, but Baked Bean uses one of his three wishes to remove the wealth from harm. Mustafa Bhaji and his gang then capture Princess Jasmine to hold as ransom. But with a cunning plan devised by the Genie and helped by Sapphire with a questionable troupe of belly dancers. Once again Mustafa Bhaji is beaten with Baked Bean casting his final wish turning the Scorpions from rogue baddies to delicate lovies! Low and behold a life of great happiness and love falls on the citizens of El Jaffacake, or so we are told!
CHARACTERS - MOLLY FLOGGIT - Dame (m/f) / SULTAN (m) / PRINCES JASMINE - Principal Girl (f) / PRINCE JARAD - Principal Boy (f) / MARGE - One of a comedy duo (m/f)
FLORA - One of a comedy duo (m/f) / SAPPHIRE - A belly dancer (f) / BAKED BEAN - A Genie (m) / MUSTAFA BHAJI - Leader of the Scorpions (m) / MUSTAFA DIET - One of the Scorpion gang (m/f)
MUSTAFA HOLIDAY - One of the Scorpion gang (m/f) / MUSTAFA KNIT - One of the Scorpion gang (m/f) / MUSTAFA BLING - One of the Scorpion gang (m/f) / MUSTUFA SPORRAN - One of the Scorpion gang (m/f)
Small parts - (both can be double up from two Scorpion gang actors if wished)
AUSTIN - One of a comedy duo taxi service (m/f) / MORRIS - One of a comedy duo taxi service (m/f)
CHORUS (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
The is an option for one walk on walk off person as a airport attendant
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THE SCRIPT
This tried and trusted traditional pantomime never fails to deliver a good fun packed production. (Up-dated 2021) Although the Babes are generally played by the younger generation, this script also allows them to be played by two adults who age themselves down. If you cast with the latter option, it gives a added dimension of comedy. The script contains all the usual pantomime traditions and suitable routines along with a good character base. This can be a good pantomime if you have restricted budgets as it can be produced on a shoe string. On the other hand, it will respond to any budget and fit well with your normal expectations and customs.
SYNOPSIS
This pantomime has a good spread of character types that will entertain the audience well. Peter and Mary, the Babes, have been orphaned and are living with their uncle, their fathers brother. The Babes father was a very wealthy man and on the Babes eighteenth birthdays they will inherit his vast wealth. However, Sir Gerald Hardwick, their wicked uncle, has other ideas and if he can get rid of the babes, that wealth comes to him absolutely. He employs Daisy and Buttercup, the two comics, to help him do the deed. However they can’t bring themselves to do anything nasty and leave the Babes in the woods. Floella, Dame, hatches a plan not only to save the Babes but to try and marry the Squire, who is Maid Marian’s father. Through this web of plans and plotting, Robin Hood and his merry men become embroiled to save the Babes. Needless to say Maid Marian and Robin fall in love in true pantomime style. But that’s not all, Fairy Bluebell, who weaves her magic through the story also finds love, but who is the lucky man?
CHARACTERS - Peter - A Babe (m) / Mary - A Babe (f) / Daisy - Comic (m/f) / Buttercup - Comic (m/f) / Floella - Dame (m/f) / Bluebell - Fairy (f) / Wicked Uncle - Villain (m)
Squire - Father of Marian (m) / Marian - Principal girl (f) / Robin - Principal boy (f)
Small parts - Friar Tuck - Cook of the merry men (m/f) / Will Scarlet - One of the merry men (m/f) / Little John - One of the merry men (m/f) / Alan a-Dale - a Minstrel and one of the merry men (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate.
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THE SCRIPT
Babes in the Wood, has over the years slipped down in popularity. This is mainly due to the original aspect of two children being captured and taken to the woods with a plan to be killed. In today’s world, this doesn’t sit so well, but, with a bit of clever reconstruction this script has overcome this. Instead, a plan to take them to the deep, deep woods on an adventure by two henchmen. It is hoped, by the Sheriff, all four will become so lost, they will never be able to find their way home again, but of course they do. Although the pantomime title suggests children to play the part of the Babes, this script will work just as well with two adults rekindling their childhood again and will add good visual comedy by doing so. The scenes are easy to create giving settings for a fun filled traditional family pantomime
SYNOPSIS
The Babes, Peter and Polly are now orphans and have to be cared for by Nursie (Dame) until they are old enough to inherit the Castle, money and estate left to them by their father and mother. Their uncle - the Sheriff - who is poor, has a plan that if they disappear for good, as next of kin, he will inherit all instead. For this, he engages Bangers and Mash to do the dirty work, who are two silly henchmen. A clever plan to take the Babes on an adventure into the deep, deep woods happens, that causes a search for their safe return. In the meantime, Robin Hood is desperate to get his hands on the documents that prove his birthright and a pardon from the King that is being kept by the Sheriff. Finally, Fairy Bluebell keeps the Babes safe, the missing documents are found with Raffles, the Sheriffs side kick. And they all live happy ever after in true pantomime style.
CHARACTERS - Nursie - Dame (m/f) / Tommy - Comic (m) / Peter - A child (babe) (m) / Polly - A child (babe) (f) / Sheriff - Villain (m) / Raffles - Sheriff’s sidekick (m/f) / Bangers - Comic henchman (m/f)
Mash - Comic henchman (m/f) / Robin Hood - Principal boy (f) / Maid Marian - Principal girl (f) / Friar Tuck - A merry man of Robin Hood (m/f) / Will Scarlet - A Merry man of Robin Hood (m/f)
Little John - A merry man of Robin Hood (m/f) / Helen - A friend of Will Scarlet (f) / Fairy Bluebell - The fairy of the woods (f)
Small part - Guard (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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THE SCRIPT
Cinderella is one of the most popular pantomimes that tells a fairy tale that everyone enjoys. With so many Cinderella scripts available, many are looking for a script that is just that little bit different but keeping to tradition. This script does that, but with introducing some different characters to intertwine between the usual ones for this pantomime. This helps to create different fun between the usual Cinderella story telling and still keeping the magic. The usual boudoir scene has been dropped and instead replaced with equal fun for the ugly sisters bringing something different to the performing group and returning audience alike. This script is very easy to perform at any venue, stage size and budget. The transformation scene has been written so anyone can achieve its magic no matter what venue size, logistics or usual format you normally use for this. Plus, with the short dance whilst the transformation happens, Cinderella can change just off stage from her ragged dress into her Ball gown
SYNOPSIS
Baron and Baroness de Broke are just that, broke! Between them they have three daughters. Cinderella, from the Barons first marriage. And Namby and Pamby from the Baronesses first marriage. They all live together in Stoneybroke Hall along with Buttons and Lucy the cook where the de Brokes have been avoiding paying tax. They receive a final, final, final demand that’s had extra zeros added to it by the Judge, Inspector and Bailiff who want the de Brokes out and seize Stoneybroke Hall as they have discovered it sits on untapped resources of oil. In the meantime, Prince Charming and Dandini swap places where Dandini as Prince, meets Lucy, and Prince as Dandini meets Cinderella. The invitations to the Ball go out and Dandini and the Prince are back as themselves, Lucy turns up at the Ball, but where is the girl Cinders? But wait, the Princess Crystal is announced who the Prince seems to recognise but can’t remember where or when. Maybe it was when he dreamed a dream! Then just before the clock strikes twelve, Princess Crystal (Cinderella) leaves in a rush leaving her shoe behind. The search to find the wearer of the shoe goes on, until finally Cinderella is found. And the Prince and his Princess’s dream has come true. But what about the others? And what about Stoneybroke Hall sitting on the untapped oil?
CHARACTERS - Baron de Broke (m) / Baroness de Broke (f) / Namby - An ugly sister (m/f) / Pamby - An ugly sister (m/f) / Cinderella - Principal girl (f) / Buttons (m) / Lucy Lockett - Cook to the de Brokes (m/f) / Mr. Money Bags - A Tax Inspector (m/f) / Mr. Curly Wig - Judge (m/f) / Fanny Franakapan - Bailiff (m/f) / Dandini - Assistant to the Prince (f) / Prince Charming - Principal boy (f) / Fairy (f) / Sybil - A horse (m/f)
Small parts - Two chorus or adults/children as rabbits (m/f) / Four chorus or adults/children as mice (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate.
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THE SCRIPT
This traditional pantomime packs a good fun time for all the family with eleven main characters. There is very little in the way of a synopsis to write, as this is a pantomime where the story is firmly fixed with a traditional route. It’s the injection of comedy, a bit of jiggling about and three different characters which brings a new angle of story telling. Cinderella is probably one of the most popular pantomimes and comes with the largest choice of scripts available. And to address that, this script delivers something which appeals to those looking for something that’s a little different to their last production of Cinderella. The script also takes into account small venues, especially the transformation scene. The sequence of this scene has been written so it will work even with the most limited of venues and basic logistics. However, if the venue lends itself, or is of a size where anything can be done, again the script lends itself to suit your staging.
SYNOPSIS
Baron De Broke would like Cinderella, Slap and Tickle all to find a husband each and settle down in life. But with Slap and Tickle ruling the roost, Cinderella is down trodden and unlikely to find any one except Buttons, but he is not what she is looking for. Prince Charming and Dandini for fun decide to swap places as the story expects. With Dandini now being the Prince,is informed of a girl called Cinderella, the Prince, now as Dandini, is informed of two other sisters of Cinderella and goes in pursuit hoping they are also such beautiful women,but he finds with horror they are not! And so the invites to the ball go out and the Fairy enables Cinderella to attend in style. But before she arrives to the ball, Slap and Tickle squabble to dance with the Prince who of course is Dandini. Septic, an up market female tramp doesn’t get a look in and has to dance with Dandini and little does she and everyone know he is actually the Prince. Then Cinderella arrives as the Princess Lavinia. The clock strikes twelve and Cinderella leaves so hurriedly that only her shoe is left behind. In search of it’s owner, not only does Slap and Tickle try to claim to be the owner of the shoe, but also Septic, after all, she did dance with the real Prince where as Slap and Tickle didn’t. But, it rightful owner is found and Cinderella has found her Prince. As for Slap and Tickle, they make do in romance with Horace and Cuthbert, two rather posh tramps.
CHARACTER - Cinderella - Principal girl (f) / Prince - Principal boy (f) / Dandini - Equerry to the Prince (f) / Baron de Broke - Cinderella’s father (m) / Buttons - comic (m) / Slap - Ugly sister (m/f)
Tickle - Ugly sister (m/f) / Cuthbert - Up market tramp (m/f) / Horace - Up market tramp (m/f) / Septic - Up market female tramp (f) / Fairy Godmother (f)
Small part - Desmond - the horse (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate.
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Silver Birchington Plays, 1 Station Road, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9BD
THE SCRIPT
Cinderella is probably one the most popular of pantomimes produced each year. And to provide a script that still tells the fairy tale story and offers something that is sufficiently different, is always a challenge for any script writer. This script subtly does just that, but still keeping the traditional pantomime that it is. It’s written so that it can be produced at virtually any venue, performing space size, and to suit any budget. It’s a fun script that has a good pace, plenty of jokes and visual humour with some modernity. All in all, it’s a script that never fails to deliver.
SYNOPSIS
Gertie and Flirty the Baroness’s daughters, are the worst stepsisters and step daughters possible. They are selfish, greedy and man mad. In contrast, the Baron’s daughter, Cinderella, is nothing more than delightful. One day, the Baroness and her daughters come across Dandini. Not knowing who he is, the Baroness tells him that he’s trespassing. With a sudden idea, Dandini decides to pretend that he is the Prince to make them eat humble pie. This gives Prince Charming an idea when he discovers Dandini’s been impersonating him. So, they swap identities. In the meantime, Cheese and Onion, the Broker’s Men are wanting unpaid rent from the Baron, with Cinderella and Buttons trying to keep house for the Baron and wait hand and foot on the Baroness, Gertie and Flirty. Invitations to Ball arrive leaving Cinderella home alone. But a Fairy Godmother lets her go to the Ball, where guests are confused who’s the Prince and who’s Dandini! Then with the arrival of Princess Anonymous (Cinderella), the Prince find himself torn between this beautiful Princess and the girl he met in rags when pretending to be Dandini. As the clock strikes twelve, the slipper is left behind by the speedy exit of the Princess. Prince Charming orders she has to be found. And when she is found, he finds that the girl in rags and Princess Anonymous are one and the same. And to end the fairy tale, the Baron gets rid of the Baroness giving her half of what he owns - nothing - and she can have half of it!
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - Two hours (not including the interval)
CHARACTERS - Baron (m) / Baroness (f) / Gertie - Ugly Sister (m/f) / Flirty - Ugly Sister (m/f) / Cinderella - Principal girl (f) / Buttons - Light comedy character (m) / Cheese - A comic brokers man (m/f)
Onion - A comic brokers man (m/f) / Dandini - Prince’s Valet (f) / Prince Charming - Principal boy (f) / Fairy Godmother (f)
Chorus - (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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15 The Metro Centre, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7UH
THE SCRIPT
This is not one of the more frequently encountered pantomime titles, but it still delivers the same traditional pantomime nonsense and expectations. It is easy to stage and costume and is suitable for any venue. It has a good mix of characters that give great light and shade throughout whilst packed full of humour.
SYNOPSIS
Lady Ffour Ply and her daughter, Cushel, have been held up on the road to York by Dick Turpin. Cushel, principal girl, did a runner as soon as she heard, ‘stand and deliver’ and bumped into Peter Piper, principal boy. Lady Ffour Ply was left to surrender her money and jewels, one being a very valuable ring and an old family heirloom. Not giving up, she booked into the local Tavern, The Diddlers Arms, which is owned by Molly Dunnit, dame, and her brother, Bert Dunnit. Sir Justice Rules becomes pro-active to catch Dick Turpin and summons the help of Nicker and Plodder, two policemen from London. They are not quite what he was expecting! Dick Turpin takes on two apprentices, Snip and Snap, who like the two policemen are not quite what is expected. The story concludes at the Manor owned by Rufus Dastardly, who is a villain and Dick Turpin’s Master. They get their comeuppance and the valuable ring returns to the hands of Lady Ffour Ply, before she gives it to her daughter as engagement ring to continue its long journey in the family.
CHARACTERS - Molly Dunnit - Dame (m/f) / Bert Dunnit (m) / Rufus Dastardly - villainous (m) / Cushel Ffour Ply - principal girl (f) / Lord Peter Piper - principal boy (f) / Dick Turpin - highwayman (m)
Snip - comic highwayman (m/f) / Snap - comic highwayman (m/f) / Lady Ffour Ply - a snooty lady (f) / Nicker - a police officer (m/f) / Plodder - a police officer (m/f) / Sir Justice Rules - the magistrate (m)
Small part - Ghost/s – Act 2 only
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
A voice either live or recorded is needed and a voice from the radio again live or recorded
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THE SCRIPT
This pantomime script was originally written in 1996 and has had constant productions. Now it has been updated for the second time to keep it current. This tried and trusted script brings a traditional pantomime with modern influences. It has flexibility which allows it to be easily performed on the small or the large professional stage. It contains the usual pantomime expectations with additional added surprises which makes it fun for an audience of all ages. It’s packed full of good visual humour and timeless jokes which makes this a good family pantomime.
SYNOPISIS
Captain and Bosun has returned from their last voyage with supposedly a cargo for Alderman Fitzwarren. But on sailing back, they ran into a pirate ship which took their vessel and in turn they quickly pinched the pirate ship and sailed away to escape. The pirate ship had no cargo, except in the captains cabin they found Princess Lulu, the daughter of the King of Morocco. She is far from any princess anyone has seen ever before, in fact she’s more like Sarah Smelling the Dame!!! In the meantime Dick Whittington comes to London to find his fortune and make friends with a cat, Felix. With intervention of King Rat, Dick gets himself into a bit of bother which disappoints Alice Fitzwarren. But with the magic of the Fairy, Dick promises to take Princess Lulu back to Morroco, kill King Rat and bring back a fortune for Alderman Fitzwarren so he can marry Alice. But the King of Morocco though at last, he had got rid of his less beautiful daughter Lulu; and like a bad penny she’s back. Or is she? Idle Jack and Lulu seem to have grown close and debating if they marry whether to take Jacks name of Smelling, or the Royal name of Buzzbuttock or hyphenate their names to Smelling-Buzzbuttock!
CHARACTERS - The script is written so that Alderman Fitzwarren and the King could be played by the same performer by doubling up. In Act two, there are two characters who have small speaking parts. This gives the script fourteen named characters in total consisting of:-
Dick Whittington - Principal Boy (f) / Alice Fitzwarren - Principal girl (f) / Idle Jack - Comic (m) / Sarah - Dame (m/f) / Captain - one of a duo (m/f) / Bosun - one of a duo (m/f) / Princess Lulu - comedy part (m/f) Alderman Fitzwarren (m) / King Rat - Villain (m) / Fairy (f) / Felix - Cat (m/f) / King Buzzbuttock - King of Morocco (act two only) (m) / Mustafa Wee - Moroccan attendant (act two only) (m/f)
Mustafa Wind - Moroccan attendant (act two only) (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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15 The Metro Centre, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7UH
THE SCRIPT
This traditional pantomime has been cleverly given a makeover without losing the original story and expectations. With the introduction of a comic Fairy Godfather, Lady Burke-Pratt, Queen Rat and her three teenage siblings (that could be played by seniors ageing down for more comedy) along with the usual cast members found in this pantomime, it brings something new to the audience. The script has dispensed with a ship or harbour scene or reference to sea trading, which is common in most Dick Whittington pantomimes, instead a madcap scene for the comics as air cabin crew (Fitzwarren's airlines) brings a new, but up to date dimension. The killing of King Rat has also had a makeover, by luring him into a chest/laundry basket under false pretenses and thrown into the sea where the salt water dissolves him. This making Queen Rat, who is a kind and pleasant Rat, head of the world’s rats, instead of her tyrant late husband. With a total cast of fifteen and a chorus, if you have one, this script is easy to stage at most venues and stage sizes.
CHARACTERS - SARAH, dame (m/f) / ALDERMAN FITZWARREN, also (MR. BIG in Brazil) (m) / ALICE FITZWARREN, principal girl (f) / IDLE JACK, comic (m) / DICK WHITTINGTON, principal boy (f)
KING RAT, villain (m) / QUEEN RAT, villain’s wife (f) / TOMMY, the cat (m/f) / FAIRY BOW BELLS, a fairy godfather (m) / TROUBLE, comic (m/f) / STRIFE, comic (m/f)
LADY BURKE-PRATT, a sister to Sarah (f) / RATSAFARIAN, teenage rat (m/f) / ARISTORAT, teenage rat (m/f) / RATTICUS FINCH, teenage rat (m/f)
CHORUS (if you have one) And/ adult/child members wishing to participate
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15 The Metro Centre, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7UH
THE SCRIPT
This is an easy and workable script that contains a good story line wrapped around a lot of fun. This pantomime delivers the audience a fun-packed performance with ample participation. Very easy to stage and achievable at most premises whether big or small. The script can be worked with or without a chorus, but can incorporate additional adults as city folk and gypsies.
SYNOPSIS
The story is set at the City of Crooked Corner where mayhem is given by Cissy Upham-McCracken (dame) and her children, Hitt, Miss and Boy Blue. However, the City of Crooked Corner has for two years gone into poverty with its borders closed by the King as Baron Buzzbuttock refuses to pay the hike in taxes. Everyone although quite self-sufficient in food, water, etc. Clothing and other merchandise is no longer available. The shoemaker’s shop has been empty for some time until, Rufus, a new shoemaker suddenly makes an appearance to take over the shop. This is when things begin to go awry as many years before Rufus’s parents were evicted for sorcery and witchcraft and now with their inherited powers, he has returned to take revenge on everyone, including Goody, the Barons daughter. Through making shoes possessed with a spells and curses, he delivers his power to all, especially those dancing shoes for Goody. Prince Michael, the Kings heir, has been sent to iron out the disagreement and smooth the waters so all can return as it used to be. And in true pantomime tradition he meets his Princess, Goody. A gypsy gives Prince Michael a few drops of water from the sacred well of Victory to thwart this demon shoemaker and for him to live happy ever after with his Princess Goody Two Shoes - a girl that loves to dance!
CHARACTERS - Cissy Upham-McCracken - Dame (m/f) / Boy Blue - Comic (m) - Baron Buzzbuttock (m) / Hitt - One of comedy duo (m/f) / Miss - One of comedy duo (m/f) / Goody - Principal girl (f)
Prince Michael - Principal boy (f) / Gypsy King/Queen (m/f) / Rufus - Villain (shoemaker) (m) / Jack - Second principle boy (f) / Jill - Second principle girl (f)
Small parts - Parcel delivery (m/f) / Ghost (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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THE SCRIPT
Written in 2003 the script has stood up to the test of time and has been updated in 2016 and 2021. The script is easy to produce on any stage size and virtually any venue. Some find it tricky for the beanstalk to grow with audience watching. This script allows this to happen if you have the logistics to do so, or the beanstalk is set during a front cloth scene. The Giant is via voice only and has an agent working on his behalf. The script contains the usual pantomime nonsense and fun for all the family
SYNOPSIS
This traditional pantomime packs a good fun time for all the family. The script is written so that only the Giants voice is heard. The beanstalk can either be set before the scene opening or grows at the opening of the scene, this helps with venue logistics.
Mother Hubbard is threatened with eviction by Hemlock, the Giants agent. She is given forty-eight hours to pay up or get out. Hemlock has Tom the Piper and Miss Muffet as so-called henchmen, but in reality a comedy duo. With Simple Simon, they deliver the usual mayhem expected. Jack meets the girl of his dreams, Princess Mary, the King of Merrivale’s daughter. The King promises Jack, his daughters’ hand in marriage and half the Kingdom if he can get rid of the giant. Daisy, the cow is given a makeover to be sold for the best price, but the bag of gold turns into beans. After the throwing down of some beans the Beanstalk grows. And so, Jack ventures to the Giants castle, with a little help from Fairy Snowdrop, the Giant is no more and life becomes normal again at Merrivale - well, almost normal!
CHARACTERS - Mother Hubbard - Dame (m/f) / Simple Simon - Comic (m) / Tom the Piper - One of a comedy duo (m/f) / Miss Muffet - One of a comedy duo (m/f) / Jack Hubbard - Principal boy (f)
Princess Mary - Principal girl (f) / Hemlock - Villain (m) / Fairy Snowdrop - Fairy (f) / King of Merrivale - King (m) / Daisy - The cow (m/f)
Small parts - Boy Blue (m/f) / Polly (m/f) / Giant - Voice only (m)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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15 The Metro Centre, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7UH
THE SCRIPT
This script is an easy one to work with giving you all the traditions expected with pantomime with up-to-date inclusions. It can be staged at the majority of venues, as the script has accommodated two of the common problems that can arise with Jack and The Beanstalk. 1) The Giant; like many scripts of this story, the Giant is only heard by voice only and ideally through a microphone. Hemlock is his sidekick, who is present on stage as a character throughout. This means there is no need to enlarge stage dressing or have an actor to be convincingly, ‘larger than life’ as the Giant. 2) The growing of the beanstalk; at some premises can be a problem and if attempted can miss the mark or not have the desired impact. The script is written so the impressive beanstalk can be set during a scene change and already grown on the opening of the scene. Or if you have the logistics to grow before the audience’s eyes, it can do so on the scene opening with or without a chorus number. Likewise, the beanstalk is only seen in this one scene, meaning it has been dispensed without any logistic problems of it being cut down after the death of the Giant.
SYNOPSIS
Dame Daphne Buttock is faced with eviction from not paying her rent and is forced to sell her cow, Daisy, to raise funds to pay the brokers men Rack and Ruin. Whilst Daisy is taken by Jack to the local fair to be sold, Daphne and Simple Simon have a cunning way of making the stupid brokers men believe they have been paid the rent, but haven’t. Hemlock, the Giants sidekick, buys Daisy and persuades Princess Jillian to accompany him. But little does she know her journey will end at the Giants castle! Whilst Jack is pleased with his bag of gold, the elation is soon squashed when the gold has turned to beans. One of which grows into the mighty beanstalk. The King, as if his troubles were not enough with Dame Daphne Buttock, is now worried over his daughter’s safety. They climb high into the clouds to save Princess Jillian and Daisy where the Giant is finally defeated. All with the help of the Fairy giving Jack a magic sword. A spell is cast over Hemlock, who becomes a servant to Jack. Jack is given permission to marry the Princess and the King and Dame Buttock decide life together might not always be bliss but will be interesting!
CHARACTERS - Daphne Buttock (m/f) / Simple Simon - comic (m) / Jack Buttock - principal boy (f) / Rack - comic brokers man (m/f) / Ruin - comic brokers man (m/f) / Daisy - the cow (m/f)
King (m) / Princess Jillian - principal girl (m/f) / Hemlock - giants sidekick (m/f) / Fairy (f) / Blunderbore (giant) - voice only (m)
Small part - A ghost (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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Silver Birchington Plays, 1 Station Road, Ilminster, Somerset TA19 9BD
THE SCRIPT
This traditional pantomime never disappoints. This script is up-to-date and full of fun for all the family and the viewing audience. Some find the logistics of the beanstalk can be a challenge if the script indicates it should grow during a scene. This script has been written so the beanstalk can be set ‘grown’ whilst a front cloth scene is commencing; or, it can grow on the full scene opening if you have the means to do so. Like all my scripts, this script can be performed at any size venue and virtually any performing space in a simple manner or as grandly as you wish.
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - Two hours (not including the interval)
CHARACTERS - Jack Dumpling - Principal boy (f) / Lucy - Principal girl (f) / Dora Dumpling - Dame (m/f) / Billy Dumpling - Comic (m) / Marge Dumpling - One of a comedy duo (m/f)
Flora Dumpling - One of a comedy duo (m/f) / Mr. Mayor (m) / Fairy Dew Drop (f) / Burdock - Giants agent (villainous) (m/f) / Daisy -- The cow (has two operators) (m/f)
Giant - (voice only) recorded or live (m) / The Magic Golden Egg Laying Hen (m/f) / The Golden harp (or lyre or similar instrument) (f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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15 The Metro Centre, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7UH
THE SCRIPT
Although not up there with one of the most popular titles, this script still delivers a traditional family pantomime. However, when looking for something different, this might be what you’re looking for. Costuming isn’t complicated and easily achieved (see character description notes). Because of the, ‘Disney’ named characters for this Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tale, this script has its own character names to avoid copyright issues. This also applies to the songs and music numbers. The script is written with minimal scenes and can be performed at virtually any venue, performing space size and budget. Some small roles can be doubled up by actors who also play certain main cast characters if wished. It has fun throughout with a good story line loosely based on the original by Hans Christian Anderson.
SYNOPSIS
Pearl, The Little Mermaid, has heard beautiful singing coming from the surface of the sea. She is intrigued to who’s voice it is. But she can’t find out until tomorrow, her eighteenth birthday! As it’s forbidden for Mermaids to go to the surface until they have reached that age. But Pearl, suddenly overwhelmed by the singing and curiosity, sneaks to the surface the day before she is eighteen! Pearl meets Davey Jones, the owner of the singing voice and they fall in love. In her eyes, he is her Prince. And so she becomes desperate to be one of the, ‘up-abovers’, Pearl bargains her beautiful singing voice with Grotaconda in exchange for land legs. Grotaconda gets the beautiful singing voice, but Pearl does not get her land legs. Soon, Davey is sent to the sea bed dying by Grotaconda, where the Mer King wins the day by killing the villainous Sea-Witch. With one kiss from Pearl, Davey comes to life and they live happy ever after. Of course, from the start to the end, shenanigans, mayhem, slapstick and comedy are delivered as you’d expect from the comedy characters.
CHARACTERS - Grandma - Dame (m/f) / Billy - Comic (squid type character) (m/f) / Barney - Comic (barnacle type character) (m/f) / Cyril - Comic (clown fish) (m/f) / Pearl - Principal girl (The Little Mermaid) (f)
Davey - Principal boy (f) / Mer King - The Mermaids father (m) / Grotaconda - A Sea Witch (Villain) (f) / Anemone - A Mermaid (sister to Pearl) (f) / Coral - A Mermaid (sister to Pearl) (f)
Angel - A Mermaid (sister to Pearl) (f) / Sea Spray - A Mermaid (sister to Pearl) (f)
Small parts - All three of these characters can double up by actors to also play certain main cast characters too if wished
Henry - A sea side day tripper (act one, scene one only) (m) / Matilda - A sea side day tripper (act one, scene one only) (f) / Black Beards Ghost - A ghost (act two only) (m/f)
Chorus - (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
The four Mermaids, Angel, Anemone, Coral and Sea-Spray: can be in some or all chorus numbers as their characters, or change costume to that of the chorus where possible. They can also deliver chorus dialogue lines if you are working with no chorus.
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THE SCRIPT
This pantomime brings all the fun and laughter you'd expect from a traditional family script. Written in 1999 is has stood the time and has never disappointed and has been updated in 2015 and 2021. An easy script to stage without losing any of the glitz, sparkle, and fun that a pantomime should have. Suitable to produce on any stage size and any venue. There is also a lot of flexibility in the casting with the majority of characters being able to be played by either male or female
SYNOPSIS
Mother Goose is about to be evicted from her home by Grumpy Drawers, when, by good fortune the goose that lays the golden eggs arrives which elevates Mother Goose to being a very wealthy woman. Grumpy and the Fairy wager that if Grumpy fails to oust Mother Goose from Happydappy, Grumpy Drawers has to leave for good instead. Mother Goose, having more money than she can shake a stick at, becomes sucked into the world of regenerating her beauty. Grumpy Drawers instructs Black and Decker, the henchmen, to act as beauticians to perform the regeneration. Rather than knock years off Mother Goose's looks they attempt to boil her down for glue. In this quest for youth and beauty, she forgets her kindness and manners and shuns Millie the goose, before telling her to go away. And that's what Millie does, she flies back to Gooseland, but as she does so the golden eggs return to normal. Hans, a son of Mother Goose, pledges to find Gooseland and return to Happydappy with Millie. In return he would wish for the hand in marriage of Lord Rupert's daughter, Sophia. Jack, another son of Mother Goose, suddenly finds he is to be married to a foreign girl that he has just met, Gerda. This is all news to Jack and after knowing Gerda for less than five minutes, puts a whole new view on a whirlwind romance. After all the mayhem the pantomime concludes with a happy ending. Grumpy Drawers loses the wager and is seen leaving Happydappy with a shopping trolley containing the few possessions of life.
CHARACTERS - Mother Goose - Dame (m/f) / Millie - Goose (m/f) / Jack - Comic (m) / Gerda - Comic (m/f) / Grumpy Drawers - Villain (m/f) / Fairy Godmother (m/f) / Black - Henchman (m/f)
Decker - Henchman (m/f) / Hans - Principal boy (f) / Sophia - Principal girl (f) / Lord Rupert (m)
Small parts - King of Gooseland (m) / Attendant (m/f) / Cat (m/f) / A girl (f) / A man (m)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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15 The Metro Centre, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 7UH
THE SCRIPT
A cast of twelve main parts and four smaller or one-scene characters. Some doubling up may be done if needed and the majority of parts can be played by male or female. The script can be used with or without a chorus. However, if you have no chorus those playing the small character parts and any other members can make up the villagers
This traditional pantomime brings fun and laughter to all with an easy working script. It includes many song suggestions to fit the scenes if you wish to use them. It is easy to stage and perform at virtually any venue. The Queen of Gooseland can be played by male or female but as a Queen. Instead of a main comic or comic duo, the dame, Mother Goose, has seven sons (played by male or female) One of which is the Principle boy the other six make up the comedy characters.
SYNOPSIS
Mother Goose is owing rent to the Baroness and facing eviction. She has seven sons, with the seventh son, Jack (principle boy), being special as his father was also a seventh son. Jack and Faith (principle girl), team up early in the pantomime but not with the blessing of the Baroness, Faiths mother. The Queen of Gooseland sends Mother Goose a gosling via the Snow Princess to bring them wealth by laying Golden eggs when the gosling becomes adult. When Juliana (the gosling) has grown up, she suddenly begins to lay Golden eggs of various sizes. The eggs are only to be used for good deeds and worthy causes and not for vain or immoral purposes. Suddenly Mother Goose can pay her rent and decides to treat everyone to a holiday to Austria. But with this wealth, she soon forgets the rules and decides to visit the fountain of youth and use a golden egg in payment for her vanity. The eggs turn from gold to normal and Juliana goes back to Gooseland. The Snow Princess tells Jack, that the only way to sort out the problem is to go to Gooseland and see the Queen. They all make the journey, and in true pantomime style, the situation is resolved. Which allows Jack and Faith to be married when they all return home via the Golden Goose chariot and live happy ever after at Dire Straights Village.
CHARACTERS - MOTHER GOOSE - Dame (m/f) / BARONESS (f) / GILBERT - a pompous would be Mayor (m) / WILLIE - a son of Mother Goose (m/f) / YO-YO - a son of Mother Goose (m/f)
PERCY - a son of Mother Goose (m/f) / PUMPER - a son of Mother Goose (m/f) / NICKLE - a son of Mother Goose (m/f) / BERTIE - a son of Mother Goose (m/f)
JACK - Principal boy and the seventh son of Mother Goose (f) / FAITH - Principal girl (f) / JULIANA - The Goose (adult) (m/f)
Small parts - JULIANA - as a gosling (m/f) / SNOW PRINCESS (f) / HEIDI - an Austrian girl (m/f) / QUEEN OF GOOSELAND (f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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THE SCRIPT
This is not your common title for a pantomime, but it delivers all the fun, qualities and magic that is expected of pantomime. With a cast of ten principals and easy to produce with the scenery required, makes this script easy for all whether on a tight budget or finances a plenty. All in all, whenever it is performed, this pantomime always goes down very well with the audience who never go home disappointed.
SYNOPSIS
The King and Queen of Tendrils Tickle are becoming concerned that their son, Prince Mangetout, must marry before he is twenty-five and time is running out! By tradition the crown must go to the next married male relative of the King, who is Lord Fusarium Wilt, the Kings cousin, and the villain. So now at this eleventh hour, the prince sets a challenge. ‘Any Princess who will endure an uncomfortable nights sleep with a pea under the mattress; and in the morning present the said pea to him will be his bride within the month!’ Princesses come and go until Princess Flowerday arrives, does the challenge, and wins. But Lord Fusarium Wilt captures and takes her to the dungeons until after the Prince is twenty five years old. The replacement for the Princess is, Lady Mildew, the Lord’s wife, and hopes that no one notices. But they do, a search commences, and all is resolved. The Fairy casts her magic and gives both Lord Fusarium Wilt and Lady Mildew their comeuppances. Then finally, she turns the pea held by the Princess into a large glittering Emerald ring for her to wear for always.
CHARACTERS
Fairy Petit Pois, King, Queen, Prince Mange-tout (principal boy), Petunia (dame), Mushy (one of a comedy duo), Marrowfat (one of a comedy duo), Lord Fusarium Wilt (villain), Lady Mildew (villains wife), Princess Flowerday (principal girl)
CAMEO CHARACTERS
A cat or dog (optional to use), Ghosts (one scene only)
A chorus (if you have one) and/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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AN ADULT PANTOMIME!!!!!!
THE SCRIPT
This adult pantomime delivers all the fun, qualities and magic that’s expected of a pantomime with added rudeness and explicit content. With a cast of eleven principals (one nonspeaking that’s a cat) it’s easy to produce with the minimal scenery, making this script easy for all whether on a tight budget or with finances a plenty. Throughout, swear words have generally been omitted. This is for two reasons: 1) the actor may feel uncomfortable to say them if it is scripted; 2) the use of the words is not always required to make people laugh.
So, what I suggest (as the author) if you wish to use swearing add it sparingly throughout and delivered by a character/s that it is apt for; and in places where it has ‘clout’ rather than saying for the sake of saying. In all cases these swear word additions should be with the director’s discretion.
SYNOPSIS
King Dick and Queen Fannie of Tendrils Tickle are becoming concerned that their son, Prince Cockstiff, must marry before he is twenty-five and time is running out! By tradition the crown must go to the next married male relative of the King, who is Lord Flaccid, the Kings cousin and the villain. So now at this eleventh hour, the Prince sets a challenge. ‘Any Princess who will endure an uncomfortable nights sleep with a courgette under the mattress; and in the morning present the said courgette to him will be his bride with-in the month!’ Princesses come and go until Princess Fitztightly arrives, does the challenge, and wins. But Lord Flaccid captures and takes her to the dungeons until after the Prince is twenty five years old. The replacement for the Princess is Lady Chlamydia, the Lords wife, who hopes that no one notices. But they do, a search commences, and all is resolved. Fairy Allcock casts her magic and gives both Lord Flaccid and Lady Chlamydia their comeuppances. Comedy throughout is delivered by Annie Rection (dame), Nipplewort and Knobweed (a comedy duo) and Suspenders Annie’s cat.
CHARACTERS
FAIRY ALLCOCK, KING DICK, QUEEN FANNIE, PRINCE COCKSTIFF (principal boy), ANNIE RECTION (dame), KNOBWEED (one of a comedy duo), NIPPLEWORT (one of a comedy duo), LORD FLACCID (villain), LADY CHLAMYDIA (villain’s wife)
PRINCESS FITZTIGHTLY (principal girl), SUSPENDERS (a cat - nonspeaking)
CAMEO CHARACTERS
THE CLAPS - ghosts (one scene only)
A CHORUS of over 18’S - if you have one.
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THE SCRIPT
A traditional pantomime with modern accents, which creates a fun story of Puss in Boots for all ages. The author has introduced some alternative characters and story aspects to make this a new and interesting version. This Pantomime is suitable for production from the small to the professional stage. The story is set in Holland which lends itself to good character names and trusted songs. The scenery and costumes are simple to achieve or hire (see authors note.) Written with a small to medium cast in mind where most characters can be played by male or female. There are six cameo/small characters, these can be played by six different cast members or with a minimum of two doubling up. This script can be performed with, or without a chorus depending on your situation. It has a fast pace and is packed full of fun and strong story lines.
SYNOPSIS
The story revolves around Count Edam Gouda taking King Leerdammer’s money and Castle. The Count also wishes to have the Kings daughter, Princess Narcissa as a wife. Fairy Tulip, who semi-narrates the pantomime and plays a comedy role, enrols the power of D’Arcy, Puss in Boots. Dame Miller and her three sons provide some of the usual antics along with Van Der Winkle who is a local trader. The King has a maid/housekeeper, Lotte. She is the only character that speaks with some scripted Dutch influence which helps to make her a very comical character. Through various twists and turns interspersed with good family comedy and song, Count Edam Gouda finally comes face to face with D’Arcy, Puss in Boots. Through the magic of Puss in Boots, Count Edam Gouda is no more and merely becomes two individual cheeses! The Pantomime ends with the Princess saved and Harry, Dame Miller’s eldest son, marries her. And the King and Dame Miller start life in wedded bliss…. or maybe not!
CHARACTERS - FAIRY TULIP (m/f) - DAME MILLER (m/f) - TOM - (m/f) - DICK - (m/f) - HARRY - Principal Boy (f) - KING LEERDAMMER (m) - COUNT EDAM GOUDA - Villain (m) - D’ARCY - Puss in Boots (f)
PRINCESS NARCISSA - Principal Girl (f) - VAN DER WINKEL - Local trader (m/f) - CHARLOTTE (LOTTE) - Maid to the King (m/f)
Small parts - WAITRESS/WAITER- (walk on part for ACT I scene one) (m/f) - THE MANNEQUIN - (a non-speaking very small part for ACT I scene three) (m/f) - REAPER - (small speaking part ACT II scene two) (m/f)
SHEPHERD - (small speaking part for ACT II scene two) (m/f) - TWO BACK STAGE CREW (These can be actual crew or cast. Very small parts with a few lines. Act I scene seven) (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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THE SCRIPT
A very easy and workable script that will work at the majority of venues whether on a tight budget or not. It does not ask for special effects or difficult lighting plots, although you can add any if you have the ability or wish to do so. Other than a few, most characters can be played by male or female. The script has the usual main characters as well as some small/cameo characters. The script can be worked with or without a chorus. Where there are chorus lines, and you do not have a chorus, the small/cameo characters or any other participants who wish to be villagers or Palace attendants can deliver those lines. Dame Miller has three sons, one of which is the Principle boy, and the other two are comedy support to Dame. However, this script gives the main comedy character, other than the Dame, to Marigold Glove, house keeper of the Ogre. She can be a second Dame like character and played by male or female. All in all, a great pantomime with all the tradition that’s expected from this type of theatrical genre.
SYNOPSIS
Dame Miller has three sons, Miffin, Muffin and Dick (Richard) who is principle boy. She is a widow and her husband has left the flour mill to Miffin, Horace (donkey or horse) to Muffin, and they decide to go into business together. Which leaves Dick being left with Spangles the cat and no work. On leaving the village, Dick and Spangles encounter a fairy which gives a magical saucer of milk to Spangles. This not only allows Spangles to speak but also to becomes the hero as, Puss in Boots. The Ogre, who lives in the castle has in the past run riot, but he is still not satisfied. So he takes the crops, which means there is no flour to mill and captures Princess Emily, the Kings daughter. Marigold Glove is housekeeper to the Ogre and causes havoc at everything she does. The Ogre puts up with her as no one else will put up with him! The time comes when the Ogre has to be dealt with and to save the Princess from his clutches. Puss in Boots with the help of the Fairy does just that! Which leaves a lot of happiness and romance to close the story. Dame Miller is going to marry the King, but more importantly, Dick will marry the Princess and will live in the Castle with Spangles and live happy ever after.
CHARACTERS - Dame Miller (m/f) / Miffin - a comic (m/f) / Muffin - a comic (m/f) / Dick (Richard) - principal boy (f) / Princess Emily - principal girl (f) / Marigold Glove - a comic (m/f)
King Harold (m) / The Ogre - villain (m) / Fairy (f) / Puss in Boots (spangles) - the cat (m/f) / Horace - a donkey or horse (m/f)
Small parts - The guard (m/f) / The Reaper (m/f) / The Shepherd (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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THE SCRIPT
This is a very workable script that contains a good story line wrapped around a lot of fun. Written with all the elements of a traditional pantomime, it delivers the audience a fun packed performance. Very easy to stage and achievable at most premises whether big or small. The script can be worked with or without a chorus, but can incorporate additional adults as villagers, etc.
SYNOPSIS
This pantomime tells the story of Red Riding Hood celebrating her eighteenth birthday. Having been given a red hooded cape by Mary, Prince Colin by Royal decree has decided that instead of using her name, Lucy, she will be called Red Riding Hood. By coincidence the May Day fair also falls on Red Riding Hood’s birthday, and she is crowned the Queen of May. In the meantime, Dolly Shufflebucket has rent problems and her son, Simple Simon, doesn’t help the situation. Baron Oompah tries to be heavy handed with Dolly as he has employed Chiff and Chaff as his henchmen. Things all go awry and through a little con trick, Dolly has paid her rent without parting with any money. Whilst all this normal village life is going on, the Demon wolf, Charley is stalking about. He is a master of disguise and throughout changes his image from being a shoemaker, Lady Flippit, an old crippled woman, through all of which you can still see it’s Charley, as well as being himself! Fairy Diamonte has the solution and has charged Red Riding Hood’s cloak with a protective power, but only when she is wearing it. To slay the demon Wolf Fairy Diamonte, instructs that the magic Golden Axe is to be found as one blow with it will destroy Charley the Wolf forever! And so, Prince Colin sends Jasper the woodcutter on a quest to find this Golden Axe so the deed can be done. Will all be resolved? One thing is for certain, boy meets girl and a life of happy ever after ensues.
CHARACTERS - Dolly Shufflebucket - Dame (m/f) / Simple Simon - Comic (Dolly’s son) (m) / Baron Oompha (m) / Charley - The wolf (m) / Prince Colin - Principal Boy (f)
Lucy (Red Riding Hood) - Principal Girl (f) / Chiff - Comedy Henchman (m/f) / Chaff - Comedy Henchman (m/f) / Diamonte - Fairy (f) / Mary - Barons daughter (f) / Jasper - Woodsman (m)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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THE SCRIPT
Originally written for Cullompton Pantomime Club in 2004 and directed by the author, this pantomime has stood the test of time. In 2016 & 2021 the original script was updated to keep it commercial for today’s audiences. This is a pantomime which has great flexibility in casting and delivers a good production whatever the budget or venue.The story loosely follows those that surround Red Riding Hood, but in this pantomime, the author has added twists and additional humour with, Indigestion (a scatty eccentric Witch) and her pet, Sylvester (the Wolf). The casting works with the usual spread of ages, however, this script also lends itself to be cast easily and with good results by any age group. Whether that cast is young, senior or anywhere in between.
SYNOPSIS
Sarah, Red Riding Hood, has her eighteenth birthday in a few days and Grandma has arranged for a special red cape to celebrate it. The cape is brought a few days prior to her birthday by Prince John. His family and Grandma Burkes family were once great friends. Unfortunately, time has depleted that friendship, so Grandma feels if Prince John delivers the cape, not only will the family friendship be reunited but maybe romance will ignite with Sarah. Indigestion, the ugly Witch, envy’s Red Riding Hoods’ beauty and has plans to take that beauty for herself using a magic spell. With the help of Sylvester, the wolf, not only will she get rid of Grandma but Indigestion’s ugliness and Red Riding Hoods beauty will swap bodies. This leaves Sylvester to eat Grandma and Red Riding Hood instead of Indigestion’s awful disagreeable cooking. Twinkle Toes, the fairy, does what fairies always do and stops this evil happening but not before plenty of fun has been had along the way. Within this web of storytelling, Senna Pod, a Gypsy, predicts the future and becomes sucked into this web of evil. Meanwhile, Wally Burke, Sarah’s brother, hasn’t a clue about what’s happening. Leaving Miss Flip and Miss Flop, two local gossips, who, instead of learning the plight of Red Riding Hood by tittle tattle, prefer to witness the events at first hand. The final showdown happens in Grandmas bedroom, where Sylvester impersonates Grandma, then Red Riding Hood. Needless to say, it all goes wrong and Indigestion becomes no more. Sylvester, becomes an affectionate pet for Grandma to keep her company as Red Riding Hood agrees to marry Prince John, who one day will be King. The finale walk-down scene sees Red Riding Hood wearing her glittering new cape given by Grandma to celebrate her eighteenth birthday.
CHARACTERS Red Riding Hood - Principal girl (f) / Prince John - Principal boy (f) / Grandma Burke - Dame (m/f) / Wally Burke - Comic (m) / Miss Flip - One of a comedy duo (m/f)
Miss Flop - One of a comedy duo (m/f) / Senna Pod - Gypsy (m/f) / Twinkle Toes - Fairy (m/f) / Sylvester - Wolf (m) / Indigestion - Witch (f)
Small parts Pest controller (m/f) / Animal (monkey, cat, rabbit or similar ) (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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THE SCRIPT
A shorter version of this script was written and performed for competition in 2015 and reached the semi finals. In 2016 it was extended to a full two hour performance delivering to the audience a fun packed traditional pantomime with modern accents. It contains all the usual audience participation and some good comedy routines and dialogue. This pantomime has a fast pace and is easy to bring to the stage especially for those working on tight budgets and stage size restrictions. There is a lot of flexibility in casting the characters and it can be performed without a chorus if preferred. All in all, this pantomime will not fail to deliver a worthwhile production for all those involved, but most importantly, the paying audience.
SYNOPSIS
This pantomime tells the adventure of the sea faring Robinson Crusoe. 'The Smoked Kipper' is ready to set sail and Admiral Whatawhopper needs just a few more crew to sail away to the Island of Hibiscus. Charity, principle girl, decides to join Robinson by disguising herself as a sailor, and Billy, Robinson's brother also enlists. Through some light persuasion Matilda, Robinson’s mother, also joins the crew. Once on the high seas, the evil Oceana, Empress of the seas, begins to wield her wrath, whilst Fairy Sea-spray tries to quell it. 'The Smoked Kipper' is smashed to splinters near the coast of Hibiscus with all on board making it safely to shore. There, they encounter a Witch Doctor and Thursday who’s all geared up for the nonexistent tourist trade. The Island holds no gems, gold or money, but Charity suddenly realises that the Island has a very rich commodity. It will bring much wealth and far more than gold would ever do. Romance blossoms between characters and the plug gets pulled from the evil Oceana!! Do they all make it back to England with no ship and, what’s more, are they successful in cashing in on this untold wealth?
CHARACTERS - Robinson Crusoe - Principal boy and son of Dame (f) / Matilda Crusoe - Dame (m/f) / Billy Crusoe - Comic and son of Dame (m/f) / Charity - Principal girl (f) / Town Crier (m)
Admiral whatawhopper (m/f) / Bosun (m/f) / Mate (m/f) / Witch Doctor (m) / Thursday (m) / Oceana - Villain (f) / Fairy Seaspray (f)
Small parts - Polly - Tour guide (m/f) / Cotton Eye Joe - Cowboy (m/f) / Traffic enforcement officer (m/f) / Baby - (an adult preferably male and could double up as Petulia) (m/f) / Over voice - (male live or recorded) (m)
Petulia - (preferably male and could double up as baby) (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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THE SCRIPT
Robinson Crusoe has always been a popular pantomime that deliverers all that a traditional pantomime gives. The script has been written without the character of Man Friday, although he is briefly mentioned in dialogue. The script has been written with a ships scene that only requires a backdrop to ease costs and logistics, especially for the smaller group or venue. However, if you wish to, or are able to, use free standing ship deck stage scenery, there is no reason not to. All in all, the script is fast, fun and traditional with taking on some new fresh dimensions to entertain the audience as well as appealing to the actors and all those involved.
SYNOPSIS
Robinson Crusoe is to set sail from Plymouth to the Island of Nahuhabo where there is a great wealth of gemstones that will make his fortune. Having to recruit whoever is available he creates a ship’s crew. The Commodore however signs up Filthy Flo, a pirate, that is without a ship and crew and says she just wishes to be a passenger to the Island. Unknown by Robinson and the crew, she has other plans. Plans which are thwarted by the Old Man of the Sea who forbade Filthy Flo never to sail again. To stop her quest, he whips up a storm that will hopefully get rid of her, run Robinson’s ship up onto the beach and save all those on board. By chance, the beach is on the Island of Nahuhabo where they find a friendly Chief Whatawhopper. But what has happened to Filthy Flo? Did she survive? And if she did, what is to become of her?
CHARACTERS - Amelia Crusoe - Dame (m/f) / Billy Crusoe - Comic and Dame’s son (m) / Robinson Crusoe - Principal boy and Dame’s son (f) / Polly Perkins - Principal girl (f)
Commodore Perkins - Polly’s father (m) / Bosun - A ship crew comic (m/f) / Mate - A ship’s crew comic (m/f) / Sweet Sue - A cook and girlfriend to Billy (m/f) / Filthy Flo - A pirate (f)
Small parts - These are written to enable some doubling up if you are limited with actors
The Old Man of the Sea (m) / Crystal - A mermaid (f) / Chief Whatawhopper Island chief (m) / Parrot - Non speaking (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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ROBIN OF COCKSLEY
'AN ADULT PANTOMIME'
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THE SCRIPT
This script is easy to produce at virtually any venue. It’s a great festive production and great Christmas songs or carols can be included. Evidently due to the pantomime title, it works best prior to - or on and around - Christmas. This could put off some groups or companies that do pantomimes late which take in the February school half term. However, it is not exempt from those and can work just as well. Also, when it comes to scenery, the scenes have been carefully chosen so that snow/ice wintry scenes do not need to be present. If you are able to include wintry back drops, that is of course a bonus.
SYNOPSIS
Christmas eve is approaching in Santaland and all are busy in preparation for Santa’s night time deliveries. But Deadly Nightshade and her sidekick Burdock have plans to ruin Christmas. She has already taken her vengeance on Prince Jack and turned him into Jack Frost, and Sergeant Knocker has become Frosty the snowman. Then, by casting a spell, all the Christmas trees disappear and there is warmth to melt all the snow and ice. With her actions, things are beginning to look grim for the festive period. Especially for Jack Frost and Frosty who worry at melting in the warming temperatures. To the rescue come the fairies, Goody Gumdrop and Matilda, who with their magic bubbles return Jack and Frosty to normal. But this makes Deadly Nightshade more determined to ruin Christmas and cast a spell onto Santa which makes him disappear! But in true panto tradition, good overcomes bad, Santa is found and he delivers to all the boys and girls as normal on Christmas eve while the snow returns as so do all the Christmas trees.
CHARACTERS Deadly Nightshade - The bad fairy (m/f) / Fairy Burdock - Deadly Nightshade’s assistant (m/f) / Goody Gumdrop - A good Fairy (f) / Matilda - A good Fairly (f) / Santa Claus (m)
Mrs. Santa Claus Dame (m/f) / Holly - Principal girl (f) / Jack Frost - Principal boy (f) / Frosty - The Snowman (m/f) / Puddle - A genetically modified reindeer (from a cow or horse costume) (m/f)
Scooter - A comic Elf (m/f) / Sugar Plum - A comic Elf (m/f) / Old Bill - Old Policeman (small part) (m)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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THE SCRIPT
This script en-captures the story of Sinbad the Sailor with an easy approach . Within the mixture of scenes, there is only one scene on board the ‘Persian Star’ and the scene dictates dressing to your own discretion, available space and budgets. You can make that scene as elaborate as you wish or just with simple indication that the scene is on board ship. Just for a change there is no ship wreck which seems to happen with many scripts that includes ship scenes. Likewise, the script avoids some of the usual ship routines with something a little different. This is also echoed on the Island of, ‘Make Believe’ in the ‘Grand Valley of Paradise’. Only Sinbad, the chorus (if you have one) the Fairy and the Old Man of the Sea make their appearance on the island. This gives something a little different for the viewer and performers alike. The script has three small playing parts which can be easily doubled/tripled up if you have low performer numbers and can also easily be doubled up by main characters too if it is wished. This is an easy script to produce in any venue and size which can be as simple or elaborate as you wish. Whatever your budget, this is a great fun pantomime delivering all the glitz and sparkle that’s expected.
SYNOPSIS
Sinbad is in love with Princess Yasmeen, the Sultans daughter. On the cusp of asking the Sultan to consent to their marriage, Sinbad gets a tempting letter and map that could make his fortune by doing this one final voyage. Princess Yasmeen is not keen, but accepts the situation and gives Sinbad a special amulet to keep him safe. This amulet proves to be his saviour more than once during his journey to the, ‘Land of Make Believe’ in search of the ‘Great Valley of Paradise’. With a crew that includes his brother, Stitchup and Mother, mayhem ensues. Sinbad finds the Valley and encounters the Old Man of the Sea (villain) who shows Sinbad the wealth of gems but has plans not to let Sinbad remove any of them, in fact he plans to bring Sinbad to his death! But the amulet once again saves the day for Sinbad to return home with a ship full of gem stones and a very wealthy man. This means that not only on Sinbad’s return does the Sultan consent the marriage to his daughter, but the Sultan decides to bite the bullet and marry Mrs.Sinbad. But it also seems, Stitchup and Zalida have found romance after she kissed him on the lips behind a bush which shocked Stitchup who thought it was really rude. So Stitchup says “now they got to get married!”
CHARACTERS - Mrs. Sinbad - Dame (m/f) / Sinbad - Principal Boy (f) / Yasmeen - Principal girl (f) / Salahat - Sultan (m) / Stitchup - Comic (m/f) / Zalida - Comic (m/f)
Bach - One of a comic duo (m/f) / Beethoven - One of a comic duo (m/f) / Abdul - A friend of Sinbad (m/f) / Old Man of the Sea - Villain (m) / Fairy (f)
Hali - (small part) (m/f) / Rashid - (small part) (m/f) / A Monkey - (small part) (m/f) / A ghost - (small part) (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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THE SCRIPT
This pantomime is just good family fun that will tickle the funny bone of the young and old, and those in between, alike. Packed with pantomime traditions and routines it has a fast pace and plenty of casting options. It can be performed with or without a chorus and suitable for senior performers to take part in the full stage scenes as pedlars, towns folk, sailors, etc. A good pantomime for restricted budgets and limited logistics, if those must be taken into account in your selection. However, it will respond to any budget or premises and fit in well with your normal expectations and customs.
SYNOPSIS
This pantomime will entertain the audience well, watching and participating with their journey with Sinbad. Yasmin, mother of Sinbad, who teams up with her other son, Tinbad, and delivers the usual comedy antics as expected. The Sultan finds Yasmin just the woman he wants in his life although he’s a little reluctant, and quite freely tempts her with his offers of affection. He gives her a gift of Sage and Onion, a comedy duo which keeps the pantomime alive with their stupidity. Sinbad and the Princess Amber are in love and wish to marry, but when Sinbad asks the Sultan for her hand, it all goes temporarily awry. Sinbad has obtained a map of the never found and mysterious land of Cosmos, the land of make believe. This is where the Valley of Rocks holds treasure beyond anyone's wildest dreams. Wanting to take this last and final voyage, the Sultan forbids the marriage. Having set sail, found the mysterious lands and encountered the villain, Maccabee, Sinbad returns a very wealthy man with riches untold. In true pantomime tradition, Sinbad and the Princess are to be married after his return, that’s after some persuasion from Yasmin who had words with the Sultan and then announces their marriage. Finally leaving Tinbad who, having sold his tailoring shop, has decided to marry Tabitha, who claims she’s a belly dancer!!!
CHARACTERS - This pantomime can be cast in various ways depending on availability of performers. If you go with the full complement option, this means the small part/cameo character can be used on stage throughout when not in character
1) A full complement of performers for each character. A cast of eleven
2) The script is written for some performers to double or triple up which can make a minimum cast of eight or a cast of nine or ten.
To achieve the minimum cast number of eight, double and triple up by casting-
Sultan and Maccabee by one performer preferably a male
Windbag, Achmed and Tabitha by one performer preferably a male
3) A full complement of performers for each character, with the addition of Achmed in ACT II renamed and performed by another making a cast of twelve
YASMIN - Dame (m/f) / TINBAD - Solo comic (m) / SULTAN (m) / SAGE - One of comic duo (m/f) / ONION - One of comic duo (m/f) / SINBAD - Principal boy (f) / PRINCESS AMBER - Principal girl (f)
WINDBAG - Sinbad’s side kick (m/f) / MACCABEE - Villain (m) / ACHMED - Pedlar (m/f) / TABITHA - Belly dancer (f)
HELMSMAN…non-speaking and only if you have a ships wheel on the Eastern Star (m/f)
CHORUS(if you have one)And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
A cat or dog can also be included as a pet for Yasmin if you wish (m/f)
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THE SCRIPT
This pantomime is one of those true dreamlike fairy tales. However this version does take on some modern twists which creates a lot of good comedy. It’s a traditional pantomime that delivers audience participation and laughter as expected and a story that takes you into a world of fantasy. This version responds to all budgets, and even if done on a tight shoestring it will not disappoint your audience. The introduction of Old Father Time keeps the audience up to speed with the time lapse of one hundred and eighteen years. Also, care has been taken with the time lapse of the story, to give both Principle Girl and Boy maximum amounts of dialogue and appearances without looking contrived.
SYNOPSIS
This pantomime will entertain the audience well and delivers something for all ages. The King and Queen wish to have a child and are so far unsuccessful, until a magic frog appears granting that a daughter, Princess Beauty, will be born within the year. In the meantime the villainous witch, Deadly Nightshade, is less than happy about this and is upset not to be invited to the Christening. So on that day, she gives a gift that on the eighteenth birthday of the Princess, she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die. Fortunately Fairy Sunbeam is at hand, with her two helpers from the Planet Uranus, Macho Man and Bimbo Woman. And a spell is cast for the Princess to sleep for a hundred years and to be awakened by a Prince. But once again, Deadly Nightshade intervenes to take the Princess, and fails miserably. Granny Smith and The Lord Chamberlain keeps things running along with the usual madcap humour accompanied by Macho Man and Bimbo Woman. The story concludes with the Prince saving the Princess and they are to be married. Lord Chamberlain and Granny Smith decide to tie the knot. Which leaves Macho Man and Bimbo Woman to marry once they’ve returned home to the Planet Uranus. And as in all fairy tales, they live happy ever after.
CHARACTERS - Granny Smith - Dame (m/f) / Bimbo Woman - Comic (m/f) / Macho Man - Comic (m/f) / King (m) / Queen (f) / Old Father Time - Narrator (small part) (m/f) / Prince Richard - Principal boy (f)
Princess Beauty - Principal girl (f) / Lord Chamberlain (m) / Fairy Sunshine (f) / Deadly Nightshade - Villain (f)
Small parts - Frog (only if a toy one is not used) (m/f) / Clown/Jester or an Animal (choose one to suit your wardrobe) (m/f) / Cecil - Villains Creature (m/f) / Ghost (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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THE SCRIPT
This is an easy script to run giving all that is expected from a traditional pantomime. Just to separate it from many other Sleeping Beauty scripts. There is a double attempt by the Villain on the Princesses life. The spinning wheel, does not have to be a fully operational one. It is held by the Villain and not placed on the stage, so as long as it looks like a spinning wheel and the main wheel will turn easily by the use of a hand, that is all that’s needed. In addition to the main characters, there are smaller cameo characters parts as well, but crucial to the story. It’s a fun script that takes the audience on an entertaining pantomime journey and to send home happy.
SYNOPSIS
The King and Queen are expecting their first child and the King has found it all a trial with phantom pregnancy feelings and the labour pains! However, for the Queen it’s all in a day’s work. They are blessed with a baby girl and they call her Princess Jessica. But in time, when she is nearing her eighteenth birthday, she becomes known as Beauty. However, at the christening, invitations have gone out for the good fairies to attend and be God mothers, but not to Fairy Valium, who is the local stinky Villain with an evil streak. So, at the christening, Valium casts a spell that when the Princess reaches the age of eighteen, she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die. But it is fortunate that Fairy Moonbeam, the Queen of the fairies, softens this spell and allows the Princess to sleep for a hundred years and not die. This all happens and as predicted, and Sleeping Beauty is awoken by Prince George with a kiss. However, just when things all seem fine and life is bliss, Fairy Valium returns and takes the Princess with her to the quarry with a plan to kill her! All go to the quarry to stop this evil deed, but it’s the apprentice fairies that save the day and Valium repents her evil ways and is welcome to fairyland by The Queen of the fairies, Fairy Moonbeam. Needless to say, they all live happy ever after including that of Daisy (Dame) and Lord Chamberlain who decide to get married too!
CHARACTERS - Daisy - Dame (m/f) / Lord Chamberlain (m) / King (m) / Queen (f) / Princess Jessica - Principal girl (f) / Snip - One of a comedy duo (m/f)
Snap - One of a comedy duo (m/f) / Willie - Comic - a jester (m) / Fairy Moonbeam - Queen of the Fairies (m/f) / Fairy Valium - A villainous Fairy (m/f)
Harold - A messenger (m/f) / Prince George - Principal boy (f)
Small parts - Fairy Rose (f) / Fairy Bluebell (f) / Fairy Lily (f) / Fairy Buttercup (f) / A Ghost (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult.child members wishing to participate
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THE SCRIPT
This is a lesser-known title, but has all that’s expected from a traditional pantomime. This version has been sympathetically written for all to be able to produce the script, regardless of venue, logistics and budget. It’s packed full of topical jokes and fun suitable for all ages. Visually entertaining with a good story line. With twelve main characters, three cameo/small parts (that can be doubled up by actors if required) and a chorus if you have one. This script does not to fail to deliver and enjoyment is had by all, whether involved within the production, or watching from the audience.
SYNOPSIS
The Snow Queen wants a boy for her own to make him a Prince. With the help of Snarly Really, a Witch type character, the shattering of a hand mirror sends a splinter into Hanky’s eye turning him from a good boy to a naughty one. This in turn, gives opportunity for Jack Frost and Snarly to lure him to the Land of Ice for the Snow Queen to make him her own. In the meantime, mayhem continues with Dame Daisy Picking, accompanied with Willie Wonthe, who is supposed to be a handyman; and Black and Decker, two self-unemployed detectives that detect, or not! Fairy Snowflake conjures up Prince Michael to visit and save the day, where he and Olga by coincidence fall in love. The final showdown comes when they have travelled to the Land of Ice and find the Ice Palace. Fairy Snowflake dispenses with the Snow Queen and Jack Frost by melting them, whilst Prince Michael wins a fight with Snarly Really. Hanky is reunited with his sister Panky and all return home to Pickle Town.
CHARACTERS - Daisy Picking - Dame (m/f) / Olga - Principal girl (f) / Willie Wonthe - Comic (m) / Hanky - Child of Daisy (m/f) / Panky - Child of Daisy (m/f) / Black - One of a two comics (m/f)
Decker - One of two comics (m/f) / Prince Michael - Principal boy (f) / The Snow Queen - Villain (f) / Jack Frost - Snow Queens side kick (m) / Snarly Really - A witch like character (m/f) / Fairy Snow Flake - A fairy (f)
Small parts - The hairy man (m/f) / The penguin (m/f) / Snowman - Non-speaking (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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THE SCRIPT
Snow White is a popular pantomime that has its challenges when it comes to the ‘Seven’ and of course, the iconic songs created by Disney. Both of which are under copyright and require licenses direct from Disney and can be costly. Audiences, especially children, don’t always understand these complications and without the ‘seven’ can be left disappointed. This script has skirted around those problems giving the producing company/group/society freedom to use any songs they choose. The ‘Seven’ are entirely to your own imagination and the names given are not used in dialogue. This helps with enquiring minds wondering why they were calling themselves by other names different to that used by Disney. However, their programme/script names help to signify their costume and characteristics which again are open to your own ideas to create. With many characters to perform this pantomime, casting can for smaller groups cause a problem. However, this script does allow a lot of doubling up with ease, even triple up with a few if it helps. A very simple script to produce at virtually any venue and performing space. Full of the usual pantomime fun, with a few unexpected additional twists and characters that tells the same story in a slightly different way.
SYNOPSIS
Prince Roger goes away to do a job, but before he leaves, he promises Snow White that on his return they will marry. After he departs, the Baron, Snow White’s father, arrives with his new bride, Queen Evilarna. Her descendants, it is said, had witch-like powers and she is never without a magic mirror that tells she is the most beautiful. That is until she meets Snow White, a surprise that the Baron has not mentioned to his new wife. Queen Evilarna begins plotting her way of getting Snow White out of her life. Lady Lilly, Snow White’s Godfairy, goes to fairyland to ask for help. She, in turn, engages the help of the ‘Seven’. The first attempt the Queen has to remove Snow White fails, so she takes it upon herself to finally do the deed with the poison apple at the home of the ‘Seven’. But again, things go awry with the intervention of Lady Lilly. Through this story of intrigue, Nursie Fartlinger tries to protect Snow White and engages her Sister Daisy to help, but Daisy befriends Alex, a servant to the Queen. With Pip and Squeak humping the mirror to the Castle they become embroiled and make up part of the comedy team. Finally, Prince Roger returns and with his kiss, Snow White breaks from her deep sleep whilst Alex smashes the mirror (unseen and only heard) with a hammer and the Queen loses all her power and looks. The story ends with four romances heading for marriage!
CHARACTERS Doubling up can be done easy of required. This is mainly that those playing the ‘seven’ could be used for the Mirror, Fairy King, Fairy Queen, fairies and messenger. They can also supply chorus speaking parts, if you are working without a chorus.
Snow White - Principal girl (f) / Prince Roger - Principal boy (f) / Baron - Snow White’s father (m) / Queen Elvilarna - Villain and new wife to the Barron (f) / Nursie Fartlinger - Dame (m/f)
Pip - One of a comedy duo acted as a female (m/f) / Squeak - One of a comedy duo acted as a male (m/f) / Lady Lilly - Snow White’s Godfairy (f) / Wrinkley - One of the seven (m/f) / Squinty - One of the seven (m/f)
Tipsy - One of the seven (m/f) / Hippy - One of the seven (m/f) / Tubby - One of the seven (m/f) / Trendy - One of the seven (m/f) / Rocky - One of the seven (m/f)
Small parts Alex - Queen Evilarna’s servant (m/f) / The Mirror (m/f) / Daisy - Nursie’s sister. (m/f) / Fairy King (m) / Fairy Queen (f) / Messenger (m/f)
A chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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THE SCRIPT
The pantomime of Snow White these days is a minefield of copyright infringements if you are not careful with what you include. This script has been written with this in mind and every care has been taken not to infringe copyright held by Disney. The 1937 Disney version entrenched our lives and audiences can feel disappointed or upset if they don’t see a similar version on the stage. Both music/song and certain names from the 1937 Disney film, were copyrighted by Disney, and no one can use them without permission or licenses direct from Disney. No PRS licences cover them for use in pantomime! Snow White is a wonderful pantomime and as interesting today as the original story was when presented by the Grimm brothers in 1819. Taking all into account, this script runs very much like the original story with a few script writers’ interventions to make it a little different from other Snow-White pantomime versions. All song slots and any suggestions DO NOT include any of the Disney originals, but fit in with the story well. Likewise, the SEVEN, are named after gemstones, so each one can be costumed in a colour, but at no point in the script are their names mentioned. They are merely given names for programme inclusion to place actors names next to them. Nor does it mention the type of people they are, that is for the group to decide, as they can be men, pixies, elves, etc, etc. All the script needs is a brisk pace and the audience will leave very happy bunnies! Because of the ‘seven’ this pantomime does mean a larger cast and can be problematic for those groups with low numbers of actors. However, the script is written so that some doubling up can be done quite easily to overcome this if needed.
SYNOPSIS
The King, Snow White’s father, returns home with a new wife unknown to all, Queen Isabella. This is because Snow Whites mother died several years earlier and he feels lonely in that huge Castle. He is confronted with his two Town Criers, Long and Short, who are a comedy duo throughout. Immediately the Queen takes a dislike to Snow White, as her beauty outshines that of Queen Isabella. The Queen, who consults her mirror, does not get the answers she wishes, and even more so as the Mirror is cheeky and quite humorous. The Wicked Queen soon becomes unpopular, especially with Dame Bella Clutterbuck. Grimold, the woodsman, has been told by the Queen to kill Snow White in the forest, but as he is about to do the deed, the Fairy intervenes and gives him a change of heart, leaving Snow White lost and not knowing where to go. So, she walks to just beyond the seven waterfalls where she finds a cottage that belongs to seven residents. Snow White is to make something to eat with pastry for herself and the seven! The filling she has to find as, being men, there is nothing else in the cottage to eat let alone put in a pie. Here, the Queen arrives disguised as an old woman and gives Snow White the poisoned apple to try, as the apples she has would make a wonderful apple pie. Taking one bite Snow White drops to the floor and the Queen feels that once again she is, ‘the fairest of them all!’ But is she? Snow White is only in a deep sleep, the Fairy over powers the Queen and sends her to the evil demons in an abyss never to return. All it requires is Prince Rupert to kiss Snow White and live happy ever after. Oh, and The King feels that after all, Dame Bella Clutterbuck just might the one for him and should have married her in the first place!
CHARACTERS - KING (m) / DAME BELLA CLUTTERBUCK (m/f) / LONG - one of comedy duo (m/f) / SHORT - one of a comedy duo (m/f) / QUEEN ISABELLA - Wicked Queen (f) / SNOW WHITE - principal girl (f)
PRINCE RUPERT - principal boy (f) / PATCH - the Dame’s dog (m/f) / GRIMOLD - The woodsman (m) / MIRROR (m/f) / FAIRY (f) / RUBY - one of the seven (m/f) / SAPPHIRE - one of the seven (m/f) EMERALD - one of the seven (m/f) / AMBER - one of the seven (m/f) / DIAMOND - one of the seven (m/f) / TURQUOISE - one of the seven (m/f) / AMETHYSTE - one of the seven (m/f)
Small parts All can be cast by doubling up or taken from chorus
SERVANT (m/f) / GIRL (f) / PETUNIA (f)
CHORUS (if you have one) and/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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THE SCRIPT
Although not a frequently used subject for a pantomime, it still delivers all the traditional pleasures of one. This can be a bonus for the audience of not knowing the story which they are about to see. Past responses are good on this point, as it takes away some of the predictable expectations. It contains all the usual mix of characters, but in this case, they are all named as nursery rhyme characters. This, in itself helps to dictate their costuming and character mannerisms. The scenery is easy and very achievable even for the small stage or those with logistical problems. The pantomime contains all the usual audience participation and nonsense that is expected. The story is strong whilst delivering a good traditional family pantomime.
SYNOPSIS
This pantomime delivers something for all ages. Fun packed and takes you on a journey of the plight of the Old Woman, Mother Hubbard and her orphanage. The shoe, residing at Soggy Bottom had been left by a giant when passing by. The shoe’s residents are all children that have been homed by Mother Hubbard. The children are, Simple Simon, Wee Willie Winkie, Polly, Georgie Porgie, Boy Blue, with Bo-Peep as Principle girl and Jack (Horner) as Principle boy, with any chorus members. And there is a house dog, Bingo. They all live there very happily until Mary Mary, a local unpopular newly elected councillor has plans for their eviction. Humpty Dumpty, Mary’s so called secretary goes along with her decisions even if he doesn’t agree with them. As her eviction gathers pace, and Jack and Bo-Peeps' romance blossoms, Old MacDonald has placed an advert to see if there is love out in the wide world for him. Needless to say, Mother Hubbard replies and this creates a some good comedy. Jack has had information that he may not be all that he seems to be. With a riddle and badge, which turns out to be a Royal seal, this takes him and all those living in the shoe to France. This has been set up by Fairy Twinkle and once at their destination they are met by Mademoiselle (Miss) Muffet, who is the giants assistant and he has all the answers. Old MacDonald finds himself to be a King, owing to an accident when the King lost his memory. Another blow on the head brings Old MacDonald’s memory back and re-establishes him as Old King Cole. Jack is holding the clue that he is Old King Cole’s son, Prince Jack. With new information and the knowledge of who is who, they return to Soggy Bottom where, Mary Mary well and truly gets her comeuppance. Jack and Bo-Peep, marry, Mother Hubbard becomes Queen by marrying Old King Cole. And Simple Simon and Mademoiselle Muffet also wed and will run the orphanage for Mother Hubbard, whilst she occupies herself being Queen.
CHARACTERS Mother Hubbard - Dame (m/f) / Simple Simon - Comic (m) / Georgie Porgie (m/f) / Wee Willie Winkie (m/f) / Boy Blue (m/f) / Polly (m/f) / Jack - Principal boy (f)
Bo-Peep - Principal girl (f) / Old MacDonald (m) / Mary Mary - Villain (f) / Humpty Dumpty - Mary Mary’s secretary (m/f) / Bingo - Dog (m/f)
Small parts The script is written so that the Fairy and Miss Muffet could be played by the same performer if it is wished.
Fairy Twinkle (m/f) / Miss Muffet - Giants assistant (m/f) / Giant - a recorded voice or spoken live through a microphone (m)
Also
A Horse (if you decide to use one) (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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THE SCRIPT
One of the lesser known pantomimes, but just as rewarding and traditional. Some feel the shoe can cause logistical problems and might be too much additional cost. However, the script has been written that even the smallest stage or tightest budgets can achieve this easily, (information at the end of the script) The sets are simple and an ideal script to use if you have younger performers who wish to be some of the children. However, the script is also written with limited available performers in mind, (main cast only) where few or none are available to be children/chorus. The script has some good fun characters and some different viewing to please the audiences
SYNOPSIS
Dame Dora Fartlinger, the old woman, is threatened to be reported by the Baroness and her goons for housing more than the stipulated number of residents in the shoe. The shoe that was left behind by the Giant who runs a circus, and Dora turns it into a residence and sets up an orphanage. However, by hook or by crook, Dora somehow keeps the number bang on target avoiding the possible closure of her orphanage and becoming homeless. Princess Mary and Polly arrives, looking for the King. He disappeared searching for the stolen Crown jewels and a clue has brought them to the village of Higglety Pigglety. Taken in by the kindness of Dora, they soon become attracted to John and Tommy, who are also living in the shoe with John being principle boy, and Tommy, a comic. The quest to find the King is on, but also the Baroness and her sidekicks are desperate to find and claim the missing Crown jewels. Their journey takes them to the visiting Giants circus, where the King is found and the Giant tells all where to find the missing jewels. And so, everyone lives happy ever after, except for the Baroness and her chums, who are not who they say they are! So instead of imprisonment, they are to become the circus clowns and entertain the children. Children, are what the Baroness detests most and would prefer to be serve life in prison than entertain children for the rest of it!
CHARACTERS - Dora Fartlinger - Dame / Old Woman (m/f) / John - Principal boy (f) / Tommy - Comic (m) / Bill - One of a duo comic pair (m/f) / Ben - One of a duo comic pair (m/f)
Cuddles - The dog (non speaking) (m/f) / Batty - One of the Baroness’s side kicks (m/f) / Dotty - One of the Baroness sidekicks (The crooked man) (m/f) / Princess Mary - Principal girl (f)
Daffy - One of the Baroness’s side kicks (The upside down man) (m/f) / Polly - A friend of Mary (f) / Baroness - Villainous (f)
Small parts - The Giant - (Voice only) (m) / A horse - (if used) (m/f) / Two ghosts (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) And/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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THE SCRIPT
First staged in 1999 for a two-week run, Treasure Island proved to be fun, well received and popular. In 2020 the script has undergone a freshen-up and update, although only minor adjustments have been made to the original script. All in all, this non-traditional pantomime gives all that’s required and easy to stage for a fun packed two hours of entertainment for all the family.
SYNOPSIS
The Saucy Sue, a pirate ship - which has Captain Castor Oilus as the villain, sets sail to the Island of Hibiscus, which is Treasure Island. He has a motley crew of which have their moments of comedy. On board, Roberta, (principle girl) is a stow-away on the wrong ship. In order not to be discovered, she disguises herself as a pirate, known as Bob. Meanwhile on the Island, life goes on, as it always has for many a year. With Ambrosia (dame) and her husband, Mixemetosis (a Witch Doctor) living the usual chaotic life with their son, Tom, (principal boy). After a storm at sea, The Saucy Sue, becomes broken into pieces and is washed up onto a beach with the pirates. Fortunately for the pirates, it’s the Island of Hibiscus, the Island they went in search to find the hidden treasure. Also washed up onto a beach, a bottle. The bottles label clearly states VAT 69, but inside is a Genie. Once released by Leila (an island female resident) romance blossoms between the two. VAT 69, is not your usual Genie with only three wishes, he has unlimited wishes and a magic which he can use as and when needed. So, Bob is discovered to be a girl, whose name is Roberta, and in true traditional pantomime boy meets girl and falls in love. The Pirates wheedle out of Ambrosia where the hidden treasure is. However, Vat 69 has intervened and the treasure has been re-hidden, and in its place, false worthless treasure has been planted for the pirates to take. Vat 69 has also by magic rebuilt their ship, The Saucy Sue. However once sailed far, far away from the Island with the worthless treasure, the ship falls apart. And all on the Island live happy ever after, with the real treasure safe and secure!
CHARACTERS - Bubbles - A Pirate (m/f) / Stewpot - A Pirate (m/f) / Cedric - A Pirate (m/f) / Brands Hatch - A Pirate (m/f) / Okie - A Pirate (m/f) / Dokie - A Pirate (m/f)
Captain Castor Oilus - Villain Pirate (m) / Roberta - Principal girl (f) / Ambrosia - Dame (m/f) / Mixemetosis - Witch Doctor (Dames husband) (m) / Leila - Supreme island resident (f)
Tom - Principal boy (f) / VAT 69 - Genie (m/f)
Chorus (if you have one) and/or adult/child members wishing to participate
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THE FOLLOWING ONE-ACT PANTOMIME SCRIPTS RUN FOR APPROXIMATELY FIFTY MINUTES TO ONE HOUR. HOWEVER, THIS CAN BE LENGTHENED BY THE ADDING OF MORE SONGS AND DANCE NUMBERS OR SHORTENED BY OMITTING SONGS AND DANCES
Each script gives male or female (m/f) to play the character as preference. However, a female acting as a male; or male acting as a female is quite acceptable and can in many instances add more fun
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SYNOPSIS
The story of Aladdin takes its usual journey of finding the magic lamp to gain wealth and to marry the girl of his dreams. However, in this version Widow Twankey’s laundry has blown up and she is trying to relocate in the Emperor’s Palace which is proving tricky. As per usual Widow Twankey is looking for a man and thinks she has found him in Abanazar, but Abanazar is only using her to engage Aladdin to find the magic lamp hidden in a cave. Through a magic spell, the Emperor and Widow Twankey eventually fall into each other arms and love radiates between them, even if she keeps him on his toes! Waterlily, Princess Camellia’s handmaiden, makes eyes at Wishee Washee, whilst Aladdin and Princess Camilia fall deeply in love. All in all, the pantomime has a very funny, but fast, pace - bringing a lot of audience participation and some unexpected features which separates it from other Aladdin pantomime versions.
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME Fifty minutes to one hour (depending on audience participation and music inclusions)
CHARACTERS - LONG WEE - Policeman / SHORT WEE - Policeman / EMPEROR / PRINCESS CAMELLIA - Emperor’s daughter and principle girl / WATERLILY - Princess Camellia’s handmaiden
WIDOW TWANKEY - Dame / WISHEE WASHEE - Comic / ABANAZAR - Villain / SPIRIT of the RING / ALADDIN - Principal boy / GENIE of the LAMP
Small parts - A MUMMY - (one scene)
Also - A chorus if you have one. If not, cast a towns person to speak any chorus lines
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SYNOPSIS
The script is written so that the Giants voice only is heard. The beanstalk can either be set before the scene opening or grows at the opening of the scene, this helps with venue logistics.
Mother Hubbard is threatened with eviction by Hemlock, the Giants agent. She is given forty-eight hours to pay up or get out. Hemlock has Tom the Piper and Miss Muffet as so-called henchmen, but in reality, a comedy duo. With Simple Simon, they deliver the usual mayhem expected. Jack meets the girl of his dreams, Princess Mary. The King promises Jack his daughters’ hand in marriage and half the Kingdom if he can get rid of the Giant. Daisy, the cow is given a makeover to be sold for the best price, but the bag of gold turns into beans. After the throwing down of some beans the Beanstalk grows. And so, Jack ventures to the Giants castle. With a little help from Fairy Snowdrop, the Giant is no more and life becomes normal again in Merrivale - well, almost normal!
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - Fifty minutes to one hour (depending on audience participation and music inclusions)
CHARACTERS - Mother Hubbard - Dame / Simple Simon - Comic / Tom the Piper - One of a comedy duo / Miss Muffet - One of a comedy duo / Jack Hubbard - Principle boyPrincess Mary - Principle girl / Hemlock - Villain / Fairy Snowdrop - Fairy / King of Merrivale - King / Daisy - The cow / Giant - Voice only
Small parts for one scene only - Boy Blue / Polly
Chorus of Villagers and Guards
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SYNOPSIS
An easy script to stage without losing any of the glitz, sparkle, and fun that a pantomime should have.
Mother Goose is about to be evicted from her home by Grumpy Drawers, when, by good fortune the goose that lays the golden eggs arrives which elevates Mother Goose to being a very wealthy woman. Grumpy and the Fairy wager that if Grumpy fails to oust Mother Goose from Happydappy, Grumpy Drawers has to leave for good instead. Mother Goose, becomes sucked into the world of regenerating her beauty. Grumpy Drawers instructs Black and Decker, the henchmen, to act as beauticians to perform the regeneration. In this quest for youth and beauty, she forgets her kindness and manners and shuns Millie the goose, before telling her to go away. And that's what Millie does, she flies back to Gooseland, but as she does so the golden eggs return to normal. Hans, a son of Mother Goose, pledges to find Gooseland and return to Happydappy with Millie. In return he would wish for the hand in marriage of Lord Rupert's daughter, Sophia. After all the mayhem the pantomime concludes with a happy ending. Grumpy Drawers loses the wager and is seen leaving Happydappy with a shopping trolley containing the few possessions of life
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - Fifty minutes to one hour (depending on audience participation and music inclusions)
CHARACTERS - Mother Goose - Dame / Millie - Goose / Jack - Comic / Gerda - Comic / Grumpy Drawers - Villain / Fairy Godmother / Black - Henchman / Decker - Henchman
Hans - Principal boy / Sophia - Principal girl / Lord Rupert
Small parts - Can be taken from chorus and or doubled up. If you have no chorus, these can also be villagers, etc, to use instead of a chorus for speaking lines and crowd effect
King of Gooseland / Attendant
Chorus of villagers/towns folk (of any age)
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SYNOPSIS
The story revolves around Count Edam Gouda taking King Leerdammer’s money and Castle. The Count also wishes to have the Kings daughter, Princess Narcissa as a wife. Fairy Tulip, who semi-narrates the pantomime and plays a comedy role, enrols the power of D’Arcy, Puss in Boots. Dame Miller and her three sons provide some of the usual antics along with Van Der Winkle who is a local trader. The King has a maid/housekeeper, Lotte. She is the only character that speaks with some scripted Dutch influence which helps to make her a very comical character. Through various twists and turns interspersed with good family comedy and song, Count Edam Gouda finally comes face to face with D’Arcy, Puss in Boots. Through the magic of Puss in Boots, Count Edam Gouda is no more and merely becomes two individual cheeses! The Pantomime ends with the marriage of Princess Narcissa and Harry, Dame Miller’s eldest son. With the King and Dame Miller looking forward to life in wedded bliss…. or maybe not!
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - Fifty minutes to one hour (depending on audience participation and music inclusions)
CHARACTERS - FAIRY TULIP / DAME MILLER / TOM - son of Dame / DICK - son of Dame / HARRY - Principal Boy, son of Dame / KING LEERDAMMER / COUNT EDAM GOUDA - Villain
D’ARCY - Puss in Boots / PRINCESS NARCISSA - Principal Girl / VAN DER WINKEL - Local trader / CHARLOTTE (LOTTE) - Maid to the King
Small part - WAITRESS/WAITER- (walk on part for one scene)
A CHORUS - (if you have one) OR One or more villager/towns folk speakers
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SYNOPSIS
Sarah, Red Riding Hood, has her eighteenth birthday in a few days and Grandma has arranged for a special red cape to celebrate it. The cape is brought a few days prior to her birthday by Prince John. His family and Grandma Burkes family were once great friends. Unfortunately, time has depleted that friendship, so Grandma feels if Prince John delivers the cape, not only will the family friendship be reunited but maybe romance will ignite with Sarah. Indigestion, the ugly Witch, envy’s Red Riding Hoods’ beauty and has plans to take that beauty for herself using a magic spell. With the help of Sylvester, the wolf, not only will she get rid of Grandma but Indigestion’s ugliness and Red Riding Hoods beauty will swap bodies. This leaves Sylvester to eat Grandma and Red Riding Hood instead of Indigestion’s awful disagreeable cooking. Twinkle Toes, the fairy, does what fairies always do and
stops this evil happening but not before plenty of fun has been had along the way. Within this web of storytelling, Senna Pod, a Gypsy, predicts the future and becomes sucked into this web of evil. Meanwhile, Wally Burke, Sarah’s brother, hasn’t a clue about what’s happening. Leaving Miss Flip and Miss Flop, two local gossips, who, instead of learning the plight of Red Riding Hood by tittle tattle, prefer to witness the events at first hand. The final showdown happens in Grandmas bedroom, where Sylvester impersonates Grandma, then Red Riding Hood. Needless to say, it all goes wrong and Indigestion becomes no more. Sylvester, becomes an affectionate pet for Grandma to keep her company as Red Riding Hood agrees to marry Prince John, who one day will be King. The finale walk-down scene sees Red Riding Hood wearing her glittering new cape given by Grandma to celebrate her eighteenth birthday.
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - Fifty minutes to one hour (depending on audience participation and music inclusions)
CHARACTERS - Red Riding Hood - Principal girl / Prince John - Principal boy / Grandma Burke - Dame / Wally Burke - Comic / Miss Flip - Comedy part / Miss Flop - Comedy part
Senna Pod - Gypsy / Twinkle Toes - Fairy / Sylvester - Wolf / Indigestion - Witch
Chorus if you have one, or four people to cast as gypsies
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SYNOPSIS
This pantomime tells the adventure of the seafaring Robinson Crusoe. 'The Smoked Kipper' is ready to set sail and Admiral Whatawhopper needs just a few more crew to sail away to the Island of Hibiscus. Charity, principal girl, decides to join Robinson by disguising herself as a sailor, and Billy, Robinson's brother also enlists. Through some light persuasion Matilda, Robinson’s mother, also joins the crew. Once on the high seas, the evil Oceana, Empress of the seas, begins to wield her wrath, whilst Fairy Sea-spray tries to quell it. 'The Smoked Kipper' is smashed to splinters near the coast of Hibiscus with all on board making it safely to shore. There, they encounter a Witch Doctor and Thursday who’s all geared up for the nonexistent tourist trade. The Island holds no gems, gold or money, but Charity suddenly realises that the Island has a very rich commodity. It will bring much wealth and far more than gold would ever do. Romance blossoms between characters and the plug gets pulled from the evil Oceana!! Do they all make it back to England with no ship and, what’s more, are they successful in cashing in on this untold wealth?
APPROXIMATE RUNNING TIME - Fifty minutes to one hour. (depending on audience participation and music inclusions)
CHARACTERS - CAPTAIN ROBINSON CRUSOE (Son of Dame) / MRS CRUSOE (Dame) / BILLY CRUSOE (Son of Dame) / CHARITY (Robinson’s girlfriend) / TOWN CRIER / ADMIRAL WHATAWHOPPER
BOSUN (could have a stutter or similar) / MATE (would work played on the camp side) / WITCH DOCTOR (could double up as Town Crier) / MAN THURSDAY / OCEANA (Villain) / FAIRY SEASPRAY
Small parts - (These can all double up as chorus and some can double up as small part performers depending on your numbers available)
TRACY (tour rep) / COTTON EYE JOE (cowboy) / TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT OFFICER / BABY (an adult dressed as one) / VOICE OVER (recorded) / BILLY'S GIRL FRIEND (preferably male in drag)
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MONOLOGUES
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This monologue is delivered by one speaking female that calls herself Angela. She displays more than one impressive medical dressing having had an accident. (A bandage around the head, a modern synthetic leg cast, an arm in a sling or the wrist bandaged, etcetera.) She speaks clearly with a local accent if preferred. Angela gives an account of staying at her late husbands sister and husband for the weekend having it cut short by a fire. A homemade fire escape is engaged and things go awry rapidly with consequences.
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This can be performed by either a male or female preferably of a more senior age. A local accent can be used if wished
This tells the story of the re-election of a constituency new party leader and MP owing to the resignation of the past one in mid term. Rather tongue-in-cheek but extremely funny.
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A monologue for a male.
He tells the story of being dragged to the sales by his wife. A day in which he will never forget and certainly will never do again!!!
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