Aug 10, 2020 | Help & Advice
The pantomime baddie often gets some of the best lines in the show, a favourite of mine is for the giant in Jack and the Beanstalk to say “Now for one of those meals on a stick” and for Fleshcreep to reply “a kebab?” to which the giant replies... 
Aug 3, 2020 | Help & Advice
Having worked with amateur group casts and professional pantomime actors, I’ve made a fair few mistakes in directing shows! Of course, that’s how we learn. I decided to put this blog together to try and help you stop making the same mistakes I did, and... 
Jul 27, 2020 | Help & Advice
With professional theatres still unsure whether the Christmas season can go ahead or not, amateur pantomime producers are in a similar position. I’ve been thinking about some ways we can ensure the season goes ahead safely for audiences, cast and crew. Please... 
Jul 20, 2020 | Help & Advice
The pantomime finale is the glittery ending to an epic adventure. It usually involves a lot of energetic dancing and the balancing of many large headpieces worn by various members of the cast! I love to put a song just after the walkdown and the final rhyme. It really... 
Jul 13, 2020 | Help & Advice
You find yourself once again looking for a new production that’s perfect to be performed by children and young people. Whether you’re a teacher, or youth group leader the problem is the same: ‘Where will I find a script with plenty of scope for your... 
Jul 6, 2020 | Help & Advice
Taking on the mantle of Director for the first time can be a daunting task. There’s lots to consider, and pressure to do the job well. Being the director of a production is an all-encompassing task and there’s lots of areas of production that you need to...
