Written by Lisa Anslow
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
Six 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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The Wicked Queen's sarcastic Magic Mirror confirms her worst fear — Snow White is fairer than her — and sends the Huntsman to deal with her stepdaughter. Snow escapes into the forest, finds shelter with a household of distinctly ununiform dwarves, and finds herself unexpectedly falling for a visiting Prince who insists on being called "Flooooorian."
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More pantomimes are added regularly — check back for new titles.
Want to see more before enquiring? A short excerpt and the full character list for any script can be requested directly — just get in touch.
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.
Please note: songs suggested in the scripts are subject to their own copyright. Song choices, lyrics, and arrangements may need to be altered for your production — get in touch to discuss options we've used before.
Script edits are available to suit your group. Small adjustments — such as removing a character and redistributing their lines — are done free of charge. Larger adaptations may incur a small additional fee depending on scope.
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GET IN TOUCH
Theatres, companies, and directors are welcome to reach out with any questions before submitting a formal request.