Script Library
Discover a collection of heartwarming and hilarious pantomime scripts designed for flexible casting.
Aladdin
Nominee for Best Pantomime NODA East 2018
Experience a vibrant production featuring energetic staging and a classic story full of theatrical magic.
Cast Requirement: 19 performers (15 principal, 4 ensemble) Approx. Duration: 2 hours 20 mins (Includes 20 minute interval)
Script Vault
Mother Goose
Winner of Best Pantomime NODA East 2023
A witty and character-driven script that celebrates the traditional variety of the panto stage.
Cast Requirement: 18 performers (15 principal, 3 ensemble) Approx. Duration: 2 hours 20 mins (Includes 20 minute interval)
Pied Piper
Nominee for Best Pantomime NODA East 2024
A delightful musical journey through a town united against a curious and musical threat.
Cast Requirement: 18 performers (17 principal, 1 ensemble) Approx. Duration: 2 hours 20 mins (Includes 20 minute interval)
Ali Baba
Cast Requirement: 19 performers (13 principal, 6 ensemble) with flexible doubling opportunities.Approx Duration: 2h 15m (includes a 20m interval)
Babes in the woods
Cast Requirement: 21 performers (18 principal, 3 ensemble) with flexible doubling opportunities.Approx Duration: 2h 15m (includes a 20m interval)
Beauty and the Beast
Cast Requirement: 18 performers (11 principal, 7 ensemble) with flexible doubling opportunities.Approx Duration: 2h 15m (includes a 20m interval)
Cinderella
Cast Requirement: 20 performers (13 principal, 7 ensemble) with flexible doubling opportunities.Approx Duration: 2h 15m (includes a 20m interval)
Dick Whittington
Cast Requirement: 18 performers (14 principal, 4 ensemble) with flexible doubling opportunities.Approx Duration: 2h 15m (includes a 20m interval)
Pinocchio
Nominee for Best Pantomime NODA East 2017
Treasure Island
Nominee for Best Pantomime NODA East 2024
A magical retelling of a puppet seeking to become human, filled with slapstick and charm.
Cast Requirement: 25 performers (13 principal, 12 ensemble) with flexible doubling opportunities. Approx. Duration: 2 hours 20 mins (Includes 20 minute interval)
Treasure Island
Nominee for Best Pantomime NODA East 2024
Set sail for a comedic pirate quest filled with buried treasures and sea-faring hijinks.
Cast Requirement: 21 performers (14 principal, 7 ensemble) with flexible doubling opportunities.Approx Duration: 2h 15m (includes a 20m interval)
Goldilocks
Cast Requirement: 14 performers (10 principal, 4 ensemble) with flexible doubling opportunities.Approx Duration: 2h 15m (includes a 20m interval)
Hansel and Gretal
Cast Requirement: 23 performers (16 principal, 7 ensemble) with flexible doubling opportunities.Approx Duration: 2h 15m (includes a 20m interval)
Treasure Island
Nominee for Best Pantomime NODA East 2024
Set sail for a comedic pirate quest filled with buried treasures and sea-faring hijinks.
Cast Requirement: 21 performers (14 principal, 7 ensemble) with flexible doubling opportunities. Approx. Duration: 2 hours 20 mins (Includes 20 minute interval)
Red Riding Hood
Cast Requirement: 14 performers (10 principal, 4 ensemble) with flexible doubling opportunities.Approx Duration: 2h 15m (includes a 20m interval)
Sinbad
Cast Requirement: 16 performers (13 principal, 3 ensemble) with flexible doubling opportunities. Approx. Duration: 2 hours 20 mins (Includes 20 minute interval)
Jack the Beanstalk
Sleeping Beauty
Cast Requirement: 21 performers (14 principal, 5 ensemble) with flexible doubling opportunities.Approx Duration: 2h 15m (includes a 20m interval)
Cast Requirement: 18 performers (13 principal, 5 ensemble) with flexible doubling opportunities.Approx Duration: 2h 15m (includes a 20m interval)
Pantomonium
Snow White
Cast Requirement: 21 performers (11 principal, 7 ensemble) with flexible doubling opportunities. Approx. Duration: 2 hours 20 mins (Includes 20 minute interval)
Cast Requirement: 20 performers (15 principal, 5 ensemble) with flexible doubling opportunities.Approx Duration: 2h 15m (includes a 20m interval)
Cast Requirement: 15 performers (13 principal, 2 ensemble) with flexible doubling opportunities.Approx Duration: 2h 15m (includes a 20m interval)
Rapunzel
One-Act Plays
One-Act Comedies:-
How do you solve a problem like "The Committee"
Who do you think you are
(Synopses available upon request)
Short Sketches (duration 2 to 10 minutes available on request)
Creative Guidance: Timings and Ensemble Use – The provided runtimes are estimates and should be adjusted to fit your venue and cast energy. Feel free to adapt musical numbers and script transitions. I write speaking roles for the chorus to ensure every actor gets stage time. My scripts are designed for scalability, allowing you to easily adjust scenes to accommodate groups ranging from six to sixty performers, making them ideal for amateur groups and schools.
Copyright and Performance Rights Notice: These works are protected under intellectual property law. No performance or public reading is permitted without a paid license from SJB Scripts. Failure to obtain a permit before staging any part of these scripts is a legal violation and may result in penalties or legal action.
Licensing Terms for Productions
Free Access for Charity
I provide my library at no cost to registered charities, community theatre groups, and educational institutions. My mission is to ensure that quality pantomime remains affordable for local groups working with limited budgets.
Supporting Cancer Care
Instead of a standard fee, I ask that your group makes a donation to a cancer research organization. Your local performance can directly contribute to funding vital research and supporting those in need.
These scripts are for community and non-profit use only. Commercial redistribution or professional touring requires specific written consent and a different licensing agreement. Please contact us for details.
Commercial Usage Terms
Author Recognition
I offer ongoing support to help you tailor the script to your stage. In return, I require that the author be clearly credited in all promotional materials and program booklets. Proper attribution is essential for our continued work.