THE MAGIC SHOES
by Jack Burgess
An original script from a new writer featuring dragons, a dancing theme, and a trio of classic villains.

"It is always a pleasure to welcome a new, talented writer." - Amateur Stage, June 200
"A well-crafted script. . . (will) appeal to the family audience with plenty of slapstick and one liners." - Scene, May 2004

"Panto (The Magic Shoes) went very well. Completely sold out both nights which surprised me since it wasn't one of the traditional stories! Cast liked the script very much and felt very comfortable with it. Perhaps you could pass that on to Mr Burgess! Audience reaction has been very positive also." - Jean Ross, Kemnay Players

Thanks to the Painswick Players for this picture from their 2003 production.

PLOT RESUME
King Bumbell the Good is persuaded by his brother Count Scrofula the Bad to go dragon-slaying. In his absence Scrofula bans everything including dancing and attempts to marry off Princess Inflagrante to his son Prince Eric. But never fear! - help is at hand in the form of Prince Lustin the Likely and a frog called Phineas.
Join Lustin, Phineas and Widow Twinkle as they try to rescue the Princess and defeat the evil Scrofula. And what on earth is the Much Tapping-on-the-Toe Dance Liberation Front?

CAST 4 MALE 4 FEMALE 4 M/F PARTS
Widow Twinkle (Dame) The Shoemaker Princess Inflagrante (PG) King Bumbell the Good Count Scrofula the Bad Countess Scofula Dunfer Malpractice Prince Eric	Two dim Guards Phineas Frog Prince Lustin the Likely (PB) Chairman of the MTOTT Dance Liberation Front Secretary of the same Princess Fenella Dragon

3 MAIN SETS
Production notes inc FX and musical numbers suggested.

SET PIECES
Dance Liberation Front Scene
A dragon scene
Ghoulies' dance