Oh Yes It Is!
These fun-filled family friendly scripts offer traditional tales in pantomime format. In addition, each script features a puzzle that can only be solved with the 'help' of the audience! (Note for those unfamiliar with the genre: audience participation is mandatory.)
Scripts were originally produced for a company with six or seven actors with scenery and staging kept to a minimum. Running times are approximately 90 minutes, although clearly the Dame can add to this quite significantly! Puzzle packs linked to the pantomimes can be made available. |
Oh No It's Not!
Pantomime is often seen as something quaint, something utterly British, but its origins lie in warmer climes. It developed from the Italian street theatre of the Commedia dell’arte in the 16th Century, with comedic moments, stock characters and great physicality.
Puzzle House Pantomimes aren't quite that old. Although some of the jokes may well be. |
Scripts available
CINDERELLA
Can kind-hearted Cinderella escape from the scullery and her ragged dresses and dance with Prince Charming at the palace? The forgetful Fairy Godmother has her work cut out to thwart the Ugly Sisters, Citronella and Mozzarella in this classic rags-to-riches story.
DICK WHITTINGTON
How can Dick Whittington, a penniless and homeless young lad, defeat the evil schemes of King and Queen Rat to take over London? Feisty Fairy Bowbells, Tommy the magic cat, Idle Jack and Dame Delia Fitzwarren are on hand to help our hero in his adventures.
ALADDIN
The evil sorceress Abanestra wants to release a powerful Genie from a magic lamp hidden deep in the Cave of Demons… happy-go-lucky Aladdin is the only one who can help her. Can Widow Twankey, Wishee-Washee and Princess Jasmine keep Aladdin out of danger?
RED RIDING HOOD
It is many years since Granny Smith chased the last wolf away from Sunnydale… but the big, bad wolf has returned to seek his revenge on Red Riding Hood. Prince William, Old King Conkers, Squire Cheatem, Meddle and Muddle join in the adventure.
SLEEPING BEAUTY
The wicked witch Morgueena has declared that young Princess Emma is fated to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and sleep forever. Merlin the magician, Hogwart – the young apprentice, and Nanny Norah Bone must try to break the curse.
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
A magical beanstalk gives Jack Trott the chance to climb to the Land of Clouds to try and rescue Princess Desiree. Dame Buttercup Trott, Simple Simon and Daisy the cow help Jack try to defeat the Giant, his wicked wife and bumbling baddies Nabbit and Grabbit.
TREASURE ISLAND
Our hero Jim Hawkins helps his mum run the tumbledown inn The Admiral Benbow, and dreams of beautiful Polly Trelawney and the day when he will set sail to sea and find some treasure. One day, Captain Billy Bones arrives with a sea chest that contains a mysterious secret! Let the adventure begin...
Meet Blind Pew, Doctor Liversalts, Squire Trelawney, Mrs Harriet Hawkins, Black Dog, the Phantom Parrot and Ben Gunn on the voyage. Whatever you do, steer a course that stays clear from the most evil female pirate of all time – Long Jane Silver!
ROBIN HOOD
With King Richard fighting in The Crusades, England is ruled by a band of bad barons. The meanest and nastiest of them all is the Sheriff of Nottingham. He claims that all land, money and wealth belong to him. No-one dare stand up to the villain... except the expert archer Robin Hood!
Meet Old Maid Marian, Hangem & Flogem, Little John, Friar Tuck, Alan A’Dale, Fey the Forest Fairy, and the Headless Horseman in the adventures!
Can kind-hearted Cinderella escape from the scullery and her ragged dresses and dance with Prince Charming at the palace? The forgetful Fairy Godmother has her work cut out to thwart the Ugly Sisters, Citronella and Mozzarella in this classic rags-to-riches story.
DICK WHITTINGTON
How can Dick Whittington, a penniless and homeless young lad, defeat the evil schemes of King and Queen Rat to take over London? Feisty Fairy Bowbells, Tommy the magic cat, Idle Jack and Dame Delia Fitzwarren are on hand to help our hero in his adventures.
ALADDIN
The evil sorceress Abanestra wants to release a powerful Genie from a magic lamp hidden deep in the Cave of Demons… happy-go-lucky Aladdin is the only one who can help her. Can Widow Twankey, Wishee-Washee and Princess Jasmine keep Aladdin out of danger?
RED RIDING HOOD
It is many years since Granny Smith chased the last wolf away from Sunnydale… but the big, bad wolf has returned to seek his revenge on Red Riding Hood. Prince William, Old King Conkers, Squire Cheatem, Meddle and Muddle join in the adventure.
SLEEPING BEAUTY
The wicked witch Morgueena has declared that young Princess Emma is fated to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and sleep forever. Merlin the magician, Hogwart – the young apprentice, and Nanny Norah Bone must try to break the curse.
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
A magical beanstalk gives Jack Trott the chance to climb to the Land of Clouds to try and rescue Princess Desiree. Dame Buttercup Trott, Simple Simon and Daisy the cow help Jack try to defeat the Giant, his wicked wife and bumbling baddies Nabbit and Grabbit.
TREASURE ISLAND
Our hero Jim Hawkins helps his mum run the tumbledown inn The Admiral Benbow, and dreams of beautiful Polly Trelawney and the day when he will set sail to sea and find some treasure. One day, Captain Billy Bones arrives with a sea chest that contains a mysterious secret! Let the adventure begin...
Meet Blind Pew, Doctor Liversalts, Squire Trelawney, Mrs Harriet Hawkins, Black Dog, the Phantom Parrot and Ben Gunn on the voyage. Whatever you do, steer a course that stays clear from the most evil female pirate of all time – Long Jane Silver!
ROBIN HOOD
With King Richard fighting in The Crusades, England is ruled by a band of bad barons. The meanest and nastiest of them all is the Sheriff of Nottingham. He claims that all land, money and wealth belong to him. No-one dare stand up to the villain... except the expert archer Robin Hood!
Meet Old Maid Marian, Hangem & Flogem, Little John, Friar Tuck, Alan A’Dale, Fey the Forest Fairy, and the Headless Horseman in the adventures!
They're Behind You!
They're Behind You!
BOOOOOOO!
The Adventure Begins
Every story becomes a pantomime...
