Looking for a panto script? This bumper collection contains full length, tried and tested scripts for the top 5 most popular pantomimes of the last ten years. Channel 4 comedy writer Brian Luff's versions of Aladdin, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Jack & the Beanstalk and Dick Whittington have been performed in venues all over the UK. The shows all have big casts, loads of great parts, and are ideal for productions by amateur and pro-am theatre groups. The scripts are packed with slick comedy routines, hilarious sketches, messy slapstick and fast, snappy banter. NODA recently described Brian's Aladdin & the Pirates as "A very clever script with many modern twists. A superb example of the panto art!" Please note that a license must be obtained before performing any of the scripts in this book. For more information visit pantoscripts.biz

Following the success of The Big Book of Panto Scripts, this is Brian Luff's second collection of traditional family pantomimes. In this book you will find over 400 pages of full length scripts for Snow White, Beauty & the Beast, Robin Hood and a pantomime version of A Christmas Carol called Mr Scrooge. There is also an alternative version of Cinderella with an X Factor-style singing contest for the hand of Prince Charming. Brian has written a cult comedy series for Channel 4 and several award-winning short films. His original fairy story Reversal was nominated for Best Animated Short at the Paris Film Festival in 2021. All the scripts in this book have big casts and are ideal for productions by amateur and pro-am theatre companies. The shows are packed with slick comedy routines, hilarious sketches, messy slapstick and fast, snappy banter. NODA described Brian's Aladdin & the Pirates as "A very clever script with many modern twists. A superb example of the panto art!" Please note that a license must be obtained before performing any of the scripts in this book. For more information visit pantoscripts.biz.

Full-length panto scripts from award-winning shows by bestselling comedy writer Chris Lane. Looking for a show or just wanting to read a script? These give full stage directions to help the reader and can be hired direct from the author at www.pantoscripts.me.uk with costs from only £20. Full rewrites and adaptations to fit your resources or your audiences at no extra cost (versions for schools, offices, charities, hotels, etc)Scripts are for: Cinderella, Robin Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel & Gretel, Red Riding Hood, Three Men in a Tub, Dick Whittington, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Snow White.

It's Beauty's 18th birthday but her jealous Aunt Carabosse must put a stop to the celebrations. Tempting Beauty with an enchanted spinning wheel, just one prick of her finger sends her into a cursed sleep, only to be lifted by true love's kiss. But even when a happy ending is in sight, Beauty's pet penguin is kidnapped. Can she win the day with the help of the Prince, Fairy Fizz, Brian and Dame Maris Piper?Guy Unsworth's pantomime scripts take all the elements of traditional pantomimes and serve them up for a contemporary audience. Performance rights are available for amateurs and professionals'Laugh a second stuff. Guy's scripts are jam packed with great gags and hilarious routines, sprinkled with panto magic.'Joe Pasquale'Guy's fantastic scripts tick every box. They combine all the great traditions of pantomime with a fresh and fun twist... Best of all, they tell the story with truth and heart. I love them!' Bonnie Langford

Pantomime is a much-loved institution, but how is it created? What tools and processes are used? Working from purely a title, this practical book explains how a script and a design can develop together through the creative processes to culminate in the wonder and excitement of a unique production on opening night. * Explains how to get started in writing and designing an original pantomime * Uses major professional productions to illustrate established techniques and new innovations * Examines pantomime traditions and scene structure and how these can be utilized in productions today * Describes how staging design can influence the narrative * Looks at how pantomime characters develop through their costume * Explores the tricks and magic essential to pantomime Shows visuals from a range of production from small regional through to large commercial pantomimes AUTHOR: Joyce Branagh has been directing professionally since 1994. Her work ranges from Shakespeare to new plays at theatres throughout the UK and Ireland. She has directed successful pantomimes at Watford Palace Theatre for several years, either developing the script closely with the writer or being the principal writer. Keith Orton has worked as a professional designer since 1991, as well as tutoring at Central School of Speech and Drama. Recently he has specialized in pantomime design working with Joyce Branagh exclusively. He has a particular interest in how design can help and influence the development of new writing. ILLUSTRATIONS: 180 colour photographs *

A family pantomime script by cartoonist Roger Penwill. This is a script full of jokes and puns, telling the story of Dick Whittington and his journey to London and far beyond with his faithful cat, seeking his fortune whilst being pursued by a pair of royal rats. Being a panto, it all ends happily with Dick becoming Lord Mayor of London and marrying the lovely Alice Fitzwarren. It's also the tale of a chestnut. The book includes scenery suggestions.