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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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Sleeping Beauty – The Pantomime (Coming to Great Wyrley – 22 to 24 November 2018)

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November 13, 2018

It’s pantomime time and Aldridge Musical Comedy Society (AMCS) are staging Sleeping Beauty at Great Wyrley. AMCS have a reputation for great shows and Sleeping Beauty is no exception. Fantastic voices and dance, plus an original script by local writer Antony N Britt (Yes … me). Being an author and loving amateur dramatics, it was only a matter of time before the two worlds collided. And this is it!

Sleeping Beauty - The Pantomime (Coming to Great Wyrley – 22 to 24 November 2018)

The show is full of great numbers which will have you clapping and tapping your feet until the end. Songs include: Tragedy, Colour My World, These Boots Are Made for Walking, Dear Future Husband, Electricity, Walking on Sunshine, Once Upon a Dream, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Hot Stuff, Electricity and … the list goes on.

AMCS have produced exceptional pantomimes in the past and I’m overjoyed at the opportunity to continue that tradition. Writing Sleeping Beauty took five months. One to concoct a matter of fact plot, then four more to complete the script. It’s a mammoth workload, also being in the show, but the temptation was too hard to resist. And what a joy to be not only directing but appearing alongside my fellow members whom I’m proud of every single one.

Assisting me with direction is Julie Lamb while I’m also thankful to be working alongside the exceptional Sarah Beckett (Choreography) and Mark Bayliss (Musical Direction)

The show is at Great Wyrley High School Theatre from 22 to 24 November (1930 evenings with an additional 1420 matinee on Saturday 24 November).

Tickets are available by phoning 0798446400. Alternatively, you can go online to Stagestubs at this link.

Prices are £13/Adult, £10/Concessions and £7/Under 16s. We also offer a family ticket (2 adults/2 children) for £35.

Great entertainment for all the family.

 Sleeping Beauty - The Pantomime (Coming to Great Wyrley – 22 to 24 November 2018)

Cheers.

 

Antony N Britt

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Once Upon a Time (The Panto) – Coming to Great Wyrley High School Theatre – 10 to 12 November 2016

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September 29, 2016

Have you ever wondered what would happen if happy endings were reversed and heroes suffered while the wicked reigned supreme? Well, Aldridge Musical Comedy Society (AMCS) have the answer with a hilarious return to the world of panto in Once Upon a Time. Here we see the fairytale good guys pitting their wits in order to defeat familiar arch nemesis’ yet again.

Next year, AMCS will celebrate 50 years as a society and have been performing quality productions throughout that time. Once Upon a Time will be no exception.

With an original script by Mark Nicholls (whose 2010 production of Dick Whittington won a NODA award for best pantomime), the show features song after song which will have you singing all the way to Neverland. Great voices, exceptional acting and brilliant dance. Numbers include: Toxic, Let it Go, Somebody to Love, You Can’t Stop the Beat, Uptown Funk and a marvellous rendition of Cell Block Spell Block Tango.

In addition to the direction of Mark Nicholls, Once Upon a Time features music arranged by Mark Baylis, choreography from Sarah Hemming and costumes, Sarah Carter.

Once Upon a Time is on at the Great Wyrley High School Theatre: Thursday 10, Friday 11 and Saturday 12 November (1930 start) with additional matinee on Saturday 12 November (1430 start).

Great value and entertainment for all the family. Tickets are £13/Adults, £11/Concessions, £7/Children with a Family Ticket (2+2)/£35. Tickets available by calling 01543 480626 or 07794 539271.

So come along and meet Cinderella, Prince Charming, Aladdin, Mad Hatter, Sleeping Beauty, Belle and many more defeat the combined might of Jaffar, Evil Queen, Maleficent, Ursula, Gaston and the Queen of Hearts. Plus, a little comic collaboration along the way from Captain Hook, Smee and the Ugly Sisters.

Has anyone ever read you a fairytale
and taken you to places, magical.
Where homes are made of gingerbread
and skies are always blue.
Where pumpkins turn to coaches
and wishes all come true.

Once Upon a Time (The Panto) – Great Wyrley High School Theatre – 10 to 12 November 2016

Cheers.


Nick

* Once Upon a Time Lyrics – Mark Schoenfeld & Barri McPherson

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