PANTOMIME WRITER
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ABOUT
Lisa Anslow writes traditional family pantomime with a unique edge, designed for large groups. (Edits available if they are too big for your needs.)
She has performed in pantomime since childhood and, after an interlude, returned to the stage alongside her children — it was then that she became more involved in direction and choreography.
She began writing when her group were struggling to find suitable scripts. Whilst not everyone wants a leading role, they all wanted to feel more involved — so parts were created for all ages and abilities.
The scripts are easy to stage, using regular front-of-curtain segments to allow for simple scene changes. All come with props lists, scenery requirements, and song suggestions, chosen for maximum impact and to fit the flow of the script.
Most importantly, the cast have so much fun putting on the shows — and the audience feedback is fantastic.
THE PANTOMIMES
Five original scripts, each built for am-dram and community theatre companies, full of songs, audience participation, and all the traditional panto chaos.
A fresh spin on Cinderella told from Buttons' point of view. When Cinders doesn't return from the ball by midnight, Buttons sets off to find her — pulling in a crowd of fairytale favourites and a returning villain, King Rat, along the way.
Cast: Buttons, Dame Dolly, Empress Malevola, King Rat, Genie & Little Genie, Ping & Pong, Red, Cinderella, Snow White, Belle, Jasmine, Prince Charming, Dandini, plus Villagers, Rats and Woodland Creatures chorus.
The blustering Sheriff of Nottingham and his cowardly sidekick Snivel are determined to catch Robin Hood once and for all. As romance brews between Robin and Maid Marian, it all builds to a tournament, a dungeon escape, and a happy-ever-after finale.
Cast: Pip, Sheriff of Nottingham, Snivel, Robin Hood, Maid Marian, Nanny Nora, Will Scarlet, Will Stutely, Bess Broomfield, King Richard, plus Merry Men and villagers.
In the town of Littleworth, Dame Trott and her sons Jack and Simple Simon are struggling under Giant Blunderbus's crushing rent demands. Jack's hopes of marrying Jill are dashed until a magic beanstalk offers a fortune-changing adventure.
Cast: Jack, Dame Dolly Trott, Jill, Fairy Green Bean, Fleshcreep, Simple Simon, Pat the Cow, Giant Blunderbus, plus a chorus of Beans and villagers — a great fit for larger junior casts.
At a riverside family picnic, feisty and easily-bored Alice spots a mysterious white rabbit and follows it into Wonderland — mad tea parties, a chase through the Queen of Hearts' palace, and a garden party with higher stakes than expected.
Cast: Alice, Lilly (Dame), Billy, Fairy Nuff, Queen of Hearts, Mad Hatter, Jack of Hearts, White Rabbit, Tweedledum & Tweedledee, Cheshire Cat, plus a strong junior cast.
A vain young Prince refuses shelter to an old crone — and pays the price when she reveals herself as a fairy and curses him into a beast. Fleur, drawn into the castle after her father Marcel is captured, may be the only one who can break the spell.
Cast: Beast, Fleur, Dame, Loony & Lumen, Marcel, Fairy Valentine, Gaspard, Hugo, Clockwell, Mrs Brewster, Pip, Celeste, Madame Cabinette, plus village and castle chorus.
More pantomimes are added regularly — check back for new titles.
LICENSING & COSTS
Pricing for amateur dramatic productions is based on venue size, per performance. Professional productions and bespoke arrangements are welcome — get in touch for a quote.
| Group / Venue Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Am-dram — up to 100 seats | £50 per performance |
| Am-dram — 100–200 seats | £60 per performance |
| Am-dram — over 200 seats | £70+ per performance |
| Video / recording rights | £30–£50 |
| Professional productions | By enquiry |
Prices confirmed on application — submit a licensing request below for a full quote.
REQUEST A LICENCE
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GET IN TOUCH
Theatres, companies, and directors are welcome to reach out with any questions before submitting a formal request.