Synopsis
This Snow White pantomime script is set in the frozen kingdom of Meinfahrt. Queen Malevolent rules with a frosty grip and a weather spell that’s locked the land in eternal winter. When her Magic Mirror reveals that Snow White is the fairest of them all, the Queen sends her hapless huntsman Heinrich and the Royal Wolf Pack to eliminate her!
But all hope isn’t lost! With the help of pantomime dame and cleaner extraordinaire Heather Duster, her son Muddles, and a band of seven exiled dwarfs, Snow White might just stand a chance. From icy palaces to enchanted forests, chaos, slapstick and snowy surprises abound.
This witty twist on the traditional tale is packed with laugh-out-loud gags, dazzling magic, and a royal dose of heart. Will Snow White melt Queen Malevolent’s wicked plans? Or will Meinfahrt be snowed under forever? Find out in the fairest pantomime of them all.
Roles
14 Speaking Roles + Ensemble
- Snow White A kind, strong-willed heroine. Well educated and defiant, she is determined to protect her kingdom and all who live within it.
- Prince William A charming prince who grew up with Snow White. Clever and distinguished he is sceptical of Queen Malevolent’s authority.
- Heather Duster Dame. A flamboyant cleaner with an eccentric sense of humour. Mother to Muddles.
- Muddles Comic. A joyful and endearing entertainer with ambitions to become the royal Court Jester. Son to Heather Duster.
- Queen Malevolent Villain. A sorcerous specialising in changing the weather. Her vanity and self preservation trump all else.
- Heinrich the Huntsman Queen Malevolent’s huntsman and leader of her wolf pack. A natural people-pleaser who is easily led astray.
- Magic Mirror Magical being. An elegant spirit. Quick-witted with a scathing tongue and the ability to transcend the mirror they inhabit.
- Sarg Dwarf. The leader of the Seven Dwarfs. A wise, stoic commander.
- Jokey Dwarf. A good natured friend with a predisposition to cracking jokes.
- Giggly Dwarf. A youthful, delightful dwarfs with a sweet laugh.
- Misery Dwarf. A grumpy and downtrodden dwarf with plenty of opinions.
- Jolly Dwarf. A well-meaning dwarf. More enthusiastic than thoughtful.
- Hippy Dwarf. A laid-back, chilled out dwarf with a relaxed attitude.
- Oldie Dwarf. An elderly, forgetful dwarf with a warm heart.
- Townsfolk of Meinfahrt Ensemble.
- Forest Dwellers Ensemble.
- Queen’s Wolfpack Ensemble.
- The Late King Ensemble.
- The Late Queen Ensemble.
Snow White Pantomime Script Extract
HEINRICH You must be the candidate for castle cleaner.
HEATHER D. Heather Duster at your service.
HEINRICH I should think so.
HEATHER D. This is my son, Muddles.
MUDDLES is busy picking his nose. Realising HEATHER DUSTER has introduced him he removes his finger from his nose and extends a hand to shake HEINRICH’s. HEINRICH does not shake it.
MUDDLES Pleased to meet you.
HEINRICH A pleasure, I’m sure.
HEATHER D. I expect you have some tough interview questions for me, Lord Sugar.
HEINRICH Can I see your credentials?
HEATHER D. Only if you take me out for dinner first.
HEINRICH What kind of experience do you have that makes you the right fit for this role?
HEATHER D. I always advocate a good spring clean to all my clients.
HEINRICH A spring clean? Queen Malevolent won’t like that. It’s eternal winter around here.
HEATHER D. Well, it’s a good chance to get rid of some things. For example –
HEATHER DUSTER is handed a hoover from the wings.
– I recently got rid of this old hoover. It was in the corner gathering dust.
SFX Joke sting
HEATHER DUSTER hands back the hoover and is handed a clothes airer in return.
– I’ve decided to get rid of this clothes horse too. I’ve had it for twenty years. Can you believe that? Twenty years! It feels like the end of an airer.
SFX Joke sting
HEINRICH Is that it?
HEATHER D. I’ve also invested in some dynamite for the toughest stains.
HEINRICH Dynamite?
HEATHER D. Well you know what they say. Bang and the dirt is gone.
SFX Unfortunate Joke sting
HEATHER D. I can assure you I’m very well qualified.
HEINRICH I can see Heather Duster certainly means business.
MUDDLES I didn’t know that. I thought it was just her name.
HEATHER D. There’s just one more thing. My son Muddles will need a job too.
HEINRICH And what does he do?
HEATHER D. He tells jokes.
HEINRICH He’s funny?
HEATHER D. Not if you ask this lot.
HEATHER DUSTER indicates the AUDIENCE.
HEINRICH Anything to cheer up Queen Malevolent. Welcome to the court. I’ll await your arrival at the castle. Don’t be late!
