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Cinderella – The Pantomime: Script Now Available to Hire

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November 10, 2020

Cinderella is the latest pantomime by Author & Theatre Reviewer, Antony N Britt, with plans for more to come.

One of Antony N Britt’s aims is to remove stereotypes. Therefore, expect strong female characters who rescue helpless Princes. Also, no ugly sisters, just beautiful ones with dark personalities. And Dames these days should be more attractive drag instead of hairy men in dresses. Written for 21st century audiences, these scripts still contain, though, many traditional pantomime elements families have enjoyed for years.

Cinderella – The Pantomime: Script Now Available to Hire

The Story

Cinderella lives at Hardup Hall with her father (The Baron), sister (Bonnie) and three attractive, but not nice stepsisters (Chardonnay, Spumante and Prosecco). The stepsisters arrived with their mother (Madame Waitrose) who married the Baron. Also at the hall is Buttons, son of the live-in-cook (and part-time witch, Madame Lidl), plus numerous Kitchen Kids who appear by magic, notably when Lidl waves her wand.

Prince Charming is sent by the King to find a bride and along with companion, Dandini, visits the town of Hardup. All the women fall for the prince, much to the dismay of Buttons who loves Cinderella. If only he would declare it, though, for Cinderella secretly loves him in return.

To complicate matters, Hardup Town is in the middle of a crime wave. Not only are the villains, Deichmann and Brantano about, but so too the notorious Ninja Cat who keeps beating them to the spoils.

Will Cinderella get to the ball? Does the prince find his bride? And how can a size 5 shoe possibly fit only one person?

The truth will out.

Cinderella – The Pantomime: Script Now Available to Hire

Hire Fees, based on proposed theatre capacity:

Up to 150 seats £40 per performance.

151 to 300 seats £50 per performance.

301 to 500 seats £60 per performance.

Over 500 seats Please ask for quote per performance.

Video Licence and Editable Script included in above prices.

For further details and to hire Cinderella, you can use either the contact function or direct at antonynbritt@gmail.com

Also Available for Hire: Sleeping Beauty.

Coming 2021 – Snow White and the Seven Dwarves.

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Sleeping Beauty – The Pantomime – Script Now Available to Hire

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September 9, 2020

Sleeping Beauty is the first pantomime by Author & Theatre Reviewer, Antony N Britt, with plans for more to come.

One of Antony N Britt’s aims is to remove stereotypes. Therefore, expect strong female characters who rescue helpless Princes. Also, no ugly sisters, just beautiful ones with dark personalities. And Dames these days should be more attractive drag instead of hairy men in dresses. Written for 21st century audiences and already performed successfully, Sleeping Beauty also contains many traditional pantomime elements audiences have enjoyed for years. Plus, with a script containing 65-70 minutes of dialogue, this leaves ample time for similar in songs for the ultimate musical theatre experience.

The Story

Welcome to the kingdom of Edsheeran, a land of magic, song and … chicken drumsticks! Well, not everything is straightforward, as King Stefan discovers when the evil witch, Maleficent places a curse on the young Princess Aurora.

Therefore, faced with the possibility of falling into a never-ending deep sleep, the princess is taken away to live in secret under the new name, Rose, by three, ahem, trustworthy witches.

Twelve years pass and it’s time for Rose to return home for her wedding to Prince Phillip, with all the grace and decorum of a princess. Okay … again, some things simply don’t go to plan. You see, Rose would rather dress like a boy, stealing from orchards while planning to mine diamonds in the Ariana Grande Mountains. Perhaps her friends, Nova and Nebula, can talk some sense into her. Then again …

Meanwhile, Maleficent has waited patiently and sends her servant to enlist help in making sure the curse is fulfilled.

Does Prince Phillip even want to marry the girl? And will he save the day? Only if Rose can rescue him first. And everyone else. Can Flora keep her two fellow witches under control? Will Fauna find a man? And does Merryweather ever stop eating? And just who is that bird thing which keeps flying around?

All will be revealed …

Script Hire Fees, based on theatre capacity:

Up to 150 seats £40 per performance

151 to 300 seats £50 per performance

301 to 500 seats £60 per performance

Over 500 seats Please ask for quote.

Video Licence and Editable Script included in above prices.

To hire Sleeping Beauty, you can use the contact function at the top of this page or direct at antonynbritt@gmail.com

Photos from the Aldridge Musical Comedy Society 2018 production of Sleeping Beauty.

Also Available for hire – Cinderella

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Music on My Mind – Dormiston Mill Theatre – Sunday 28 July 2019

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August 16, 2019

My only previous experience of Rainbow Pantomimes was their excellent 2017 Cinderella; therefore, I had no hesitation in seeing what else they had to offer.

Music on My Mind was written by Producer and Musical Director, Danny Teitge, and staged to raise awareness for dementia. Plus, it was an excellent showcase a wealth of local talent.

Blending poignant narrative with well-chosen songs, Music on My Mind took us on a journey of one man’s life. Jimmy, played with sensitivity by Nadine Sandle, has memory problems in his later years and seeks help from a therapist (Jonathan Poutney) to re-live and experience the full impact of his life.

I must admit, the opening sequences were very dark indeed. However, this is a method I totally approve of, bearing in mind the subject matter. The opening chorus number (Let the Sunshine In) had a surreal effect and set the scene well. I did find some of the dialogue a bit stilted and awkward on occasions, with instances of dead stage times, but again, maybe this was needed.

Throughout, we were treated to great tunes delivered in top fashion by an enthusiastic and energetic cast: When I Grow Up, With You, Tell Me it’s Not True, Nicest Kids in Town and What a Wonderful World were just a few examples of this. Top of the night for me, though, was the full cast version of From Now On, led in powerful style by Jack Rubery (Young Jimmy).

Supporting well we had Helen Holis (Dora), Jodie Bragan (Lily), Amy Cooper (Rose) and Laura Stevens (Debbie).

At the end of the show we’ve come full circle with a reprise of the opening number and this time it’s more upbeat, a celebration, and life is like that when looking back. No matter how hard the times, there should always be something to smile about. A good message for all.

Also on the production team was Amy Louise, responsible for the excellent choreography, and she brought the best out of a predominantly young cast.

Rainbow’s next show sees them return to their pantomime roots with Babes in the Wood early next year. I highly recommend a trip to see it.

Cheers.

Antony N Britt

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