Scripts for All Groups
A Summer Of Swallows
by Dave Buchanan
A comedy about an ex-teacher, who is newly retired. A chance meeting with his estranged daughter opens up new avenues.
Comedy
Aladdin
by Richard Coleman
This highly original script has three dames (the widows Twankey Twinkey and Twonkey), a female villain Ethelazar, plus his characteristic one-liners.
Aladdin
by Dave Buchanan
Perhaps the most popular of pantos, with the one exception of "Cinderella", this version follows traditional lines.
Aladdin
by Gill Morrell
The familiar tale with some novel twists and an exotic setting, featuring a Chinese laundry, Mummies, the Great Pyramid, and of course, two Genies!
Aladdin
by Ron Nicol
A fun-filled version of the well-loved tale.
Aladdin
by Andrew Hawcroft
Andrew Hawcroft's imaginative and innovative take on everyone's favourite Arabian Nights story is a delight. It has a fast-moving and suspenseful plot, colourful characters, outstanding musical numbers and striking special effects. Set pieces include takes on Gladiator, Strictly Come Dancing, and even Deal Or No Deal!
Aladdin
by Craig Hewlett
A sparkling new version of the classic Arabian Nights tale featuring Aladdin, Princess Yam Yam, Wishee Washee, the Slave of the Ring and the evil magician Abanazar. We have not one but two dames, Ho Kee and Co Kee, and a most unusual genie, Catnip. Widow Twan Kee appears as Abanazars partner-in-crime.
Ali Baba & The Seven Thieves
by Ron Nicol
Ron Nicol's version of the ever-popular Arabian Nights tale is faithful to the original, but fresh and fun-filled.
Ali Baba & The Six Thieves
by Dave Buchanan
The familiar plot, interspersed with the comic capers of the robbers.
Beauty & The Beast
by Ron Nicol
Based on Madame Jeanne-Marie LePrince de Beaumont's 18th Century version of the traditional story.
Caradoc or The Legend of King Zog′s Treasure
by Dave Buchanan
This lively panto, set in Roman Britain, describes the adventures of Caradoc, the first British hero, against the Romans, and has a distinctly Welsh flavour.
Carols Christmas
by Peter Foord
An ingenious reworking of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens as a pantomime. While remaining faithful to the original, Peter Foord introduces pantomimic elements such as Principal Boy & Girl, Dame, and two sets of comic duos, plus original lyrics and music.
Childe Rowland
by Ron Nicol
An original pantomime by Ron Nicol, with words and music specially composed by Barbara Tulloch.
Cinderella
by Dave Buchanan
The most loved of all pantos, and the plot line almost sacrosanct. This version concentrates on comic set pieces, especially those involving the Ugly Sisters.
Cinderella
by Gill Morrell
A new version of the much-loved tale, but unusually set in the 1920s.
Cinderella
by Craig Hewlett
This is a sparkling new version of the most loved of all pantos, with loads of knockabout comedy, very funny dialogue and a host of characters including comedy duo Tone and Dubya and evil stepmother Devilla Cruel. Plus regulars Baron Hardup, the Ugly Sister Hernia and Nausea, Dandini and of course Cinders and her Prince Charming.
Cinderella
by Ron Nicol
Cinders' life is made miserable by stepmother Countess Verrucca and stepsisters Hysteria and Amnesia, but she does go to the Ball and meets her Prince Charming. A fun-filled version of the traditional favourite.
Cinderella
by Robin Bailes
Robin Bailes's new version of the classic tale with additional lyrics by Jonathan Hales.
Dick Whittington
by Dave Buchanan
The plot follows fairly traditional lines: the adventures in London and Morocco of Dick and Tommy the cat, where the latter makes the former's fortune. And all this despite the efforts of a delightfully fiendish King Rat. A fresh version of the classic adventure story with the added ingredients of comedy and spectacle.
Dick Whittington
by Ron Nicol
Ron Nicol's version of the classic tale is strong on plot and character and typically has many parts for women - the villain is a Queen Rat and the Saucy Sal has a female crew!
Dick Whittington
by Craig Hewlett
Geronimo
by Dave Buchanan
All the ingredients of traditional pantomime and classic Western combined into one: saloon bar, sassy Dame, slapstick, shoot-outs, ghost town, Injun village, and even hosses! Plus, the dumbest bunch of outlaws that ever was, and probably Dave Buchanan's greatest ever panto villain - Black Bart McGraw.
Humpty Dumpty
by Brian Freeland
Originally written for a professional production starring Joe Pasquale, this script has been specially adapted for the amateur stage.
Jack & Jill & The Beanstalk
by Craig Hewlett
A delightfully inventive script describing Jack's adventures up the beanstalk in the land of Guy Ant. Plus a host of colourful characters including wicked Squire Sir Nicholas, and devious duo Robin Ublind and Conrad Fidence-Tryckster.
Jack & The Beanstalk
by Bailes and Hales
Bailes & Hales' second script, in the same inimitable style as Robin Hood, including parody lyrics to tunes by Abba, Village People, and Frank & Nancy Sinatra.
Jack & The Beanstalk
by Dave Buchanan
Jack's adventures up the beanstalk in the land of Giant Frank N Stein and his mentor Doctor Knott. Plus a host of colourful characters including Dame Jolly, Dick Dummox, leprechaun Sean Conn, and of course Lulubelle the cow.
Jack & The Beanstalk
by Daniel Bell
A new version of the classic tale featuring Jack Trott, his mother Dame Trott, their cow Daisy, Giant Blunderbore, and the Giant's evil henchman Fleshcreep.
Little Red Riding Hood
by Fred Aylin
A sparkling version of the popular fairytale by an author renowned for his one-liners
Magic Shoes, The
by Jack Burgess
An original script featuring dragons, a dancing theme, and a trio of classic villains.
Molly Whuppie
by Ron Nicol
A pantomime written by Ron Nicol, with original songs composed by Barbara Tulloch.
Mother Goose
by Richard Coleman
A new take on a popular favourite by a new writer. A gag a minute (or more!) from a writer renowned for his quirky sense of humour.
Peter Pan
by Andrew Hawcroft
It is a sad night for the Darling family. Having been let go from his job at the bank, Mr Darling can no longer afford to keep the house that the Darlings have lived in for generations. When tomorrow comes, they, along with their rather butch but utterly devoted long-time servant Nana, will be moving out for good.
Pig Tale
by Ron Nicol
Pig Tale was shortlisted in the Youth section of the Drama Association of Wales One Act playwriting competition 2008, being described by the judge Angharad Elen as "by far the funniest play in the competition; the only play that made me laugh out loud, not once but several times. Ron Nicol has a wonderful and quirky sense of humour."
Comedy
Puss In Wellies
by Fred Aylin
The town of Bedlam is tyrannised by the dreadful double-headed Ogre, whose henchman Flashpoint and minions Spitfire & Messerschmidt operate a protection racket.
Red Carpet, The
by Geoff Bamber
A charming and often surreal comedy about a station that has no trains and its eccentric staff.
Comedy
Rob Roy The Panto
by Dave Buchanan
This panto is (loosely) based on the life and adventures of Rob Roy McGregor, the 17th-18th century Scottish outlaw and freebooter, who was as famous in his day as Robin Hood was in mediaeval England.
Robin Hood & His Merry Men
by Bailes and Hales
A refreshing new take on the old legend, with Robin and his (very) camp followers, the Merry Men. It has two villains in the evil Prince John and the even eviller Sheriff of Nottingham, and an outrageous dame, Jemima Gusset. Add the authors' original lyrics to some well known songs(including two by Village People), and you have an hilarious mix of fun, music and adventure that is guaranteed to please. Plus, lots of cross-dressing!
Robin Hood & The Babes In The Wood
by Dave Buchanan
The plot combines the Babes-lost-in-the-forest story with the Robin Hood legend. The comedy comes thick and fast with the comedy hitmen and Robin's motley crew of Men in Tights. Plus, a really villainous Sheriff. And an unforgettable Dame!
Robin Hood & The Babes In The Wood
by Ron Nicol
A fast-moving plot, memorable villains, and numerous roles for women.
Robinson Crusoe
by Brian Freeland
Based on the Alexander Selkirk story via Daniel Defoe, the show has settings on the village green and at the harbour in Lower Largo, and in Barbados, under the sea.
Scarlet Pumpernickel, The
by Dave Buchanan
A hilarious new script set against the background of the French Revolution Join Percy Breakneck & chums in their adventures as they seek to thwart baddy Citizen Chauvelin's evil plans!
Sinbad & The Golden Chalice
by Dave Buchanan
Sinbad goes on an adventure up the River Nile to the tombs of the Pharaohs in search of treasure.
Sinbad & The Jewel of Miracles
by Dave Buchanan
A good old-fashioned adventure yarn based on one of the Arabian Nights stories. (Formerly Sinbad The Sailor)
Sleeping Beauty
by Dave Buchanan
A new version of the old legend in which Princess Melody is struck down on her eighteenth birthday by evil witch Grotte the Grim and doomed to sleep for a hundred years.
Sleeping Beauty
by Ron Nicol
A fresh and fun-filled re-telling of the favourite story.
Sleeping Beauty
by Fred Aylin
The King and Queen of Inajiffy are shocked when evil witch Wasere places a curse on their daughter Katrina: that on her eighteenth birthday the Princess will prick her finger on a spindle and die.
Sleeping Beauty
by Claire Scott
A refreshing and charming new take on the old favourite with the traditional plot and ingredients.
Snow White
by Craig Hewlett
Co-written with Eddie Goddard, this is a new version of the classic tale featuring the Wicked Queen, the Seven Dwarves, and a new comedy duo, Gladiators Wolf & Scorpio.
Snow White & The Seven Not Particularly Tall People
by Jack Burgess
A new take on the much beloved tale featuring the Wicked Queen, chuckle mines, the seven dwarfs, sorry NPTPs, and Dick Whittington & his cat (pardon?).
Snow White & The Three Vertically Challenged People
by Ron Nicol
A fun-filled version of the much-loved tale in Typical Ron Nicol style with loads of female roles.
Snow White (abridged)
by Dave Buchanan
An abridged version of the classic tale featuring the Wicked Queen, the Seven Dwarfs, the Prince, and of course the Magic Mirror.
Snow White, The Story of
by Dave Buchanan
This is based on the original Brothers Grimm fairytale, and features the evil Queen plus the seven dwarfs. Additional characters include King Stanley, and the comic duo of Mavis Goodbody, the dame, and Wally Wimpole, her beau. Set pieces include a wallpapering scene, fully detailed, and a take on "The Weakest Link", featuring the Queen as Anne Robinson!
Stramash
by Dave Buchanan
A wholly original story with a setting in the Scottish Highlands that is guaranteed to delight all lovers of panto.
Treasure Island
by Hales, Hogan and Wright
R L Stevenson's rollicking adventure yarn featuring Jim Hawkins, Long John Silver, Blind Pew, Ben Gunn et al., brought to vivid life by the team of Hales, Hogan & Wright.
Viva Zorro!
by Dave Buchanan
A colourful new pantomime set in Mexico in 1910.
Young Sherlock Holmes
by Craig Hewlett
..And The Case Of Dick Whittington's Cat. A fresh take on the classic tale of Dick Whittington with the addition of a young version of Conan Doyle's great detective Sherlock Holmes, and large helpings of hilarious comedy.