Meet the whole cast behind our Dick Whittington pantomime script, from Sarah's restaurant to King Rat's sewers, and what each role brings to the stage.

Every named character in our Peter Pan script, from Dame Smee's crew to the four Lost Boys and a hand-hungry Crocodile, so you know exactly who you're casting.

Booked your script? Here's exactly what your Performance Licence allows, and doesn't, when it comes to promoting your show.

Who’s who in our Cinderella script? Meet Buttons, the Ugly Sisters, and the fearsome Baroness Hardup.

Auditions are where a pantomime takes shape. This guide contains my top tips for what works, what to watch for, and how to get the best out of the whole process.

Who's who in our Jack and the Beanstalk panto? Meet Dame Trot, Simon and two Blunderbore baddies; the Giant and his mum!

Our Alice in Wonderland script has a perennially late rabbit, a beheading obsessed baddie, and a Cheshire Cat who always speaks in questionably rhyming verse.

Not all large cast scripts are the same. Some need the numbers to work properly; others scale up naturally. Here's a quick guide to our large cast scripts.

Who's who in our Aladdin? From Widow Twankey's laundrette to Abanazar's lair, we introduce every principal character so you know exactly who you're casting.

Getting people through the door is half the job. Here's what I've learned over the years about panto production marketing.

The pantomime villain is often one of the best roles in the show. Here's what I think makes a brilliant baddie.

The pantomime dame is one of the most recognisable figures in British theatrical tradition. Whether you're directing or stepping into the frock yourself, this guide is for you.

Wondering who's who in our Hansel and Gretel pantomime script? Here's a full casting guide to Dame Kipling, Greg, Griselda, and the rest of Sugartown.

Our Little Mermaid takes the classic underwater story and fills it with a scene-stealing sea-witch, a Dame with a passion for singing and a very pompous Lobster.

Pantomimes draws on a set of recurring character types, each with a specific job to do in the story and in the room and understanding them is essential to a great show. Here is a proper look at all of them.

Our Robin Hood script has an outlaw band that includes four Johns, a Dame who runs the Girl Guides, and the Sheriff's mum with sandwiches.

Volunteered to direct your first pantomime and not entirely sure where to start? This guide covers everything from getting started to opening night.

Our Pinocchio has a Dame who's a carpenter with a Lumber-ghini joke, a villain who's the good fairy's brother, and a climactic scene set inside a whale.

Practical guide to pantomime set design and costumes for amateur theatre. You don't need a big budget, you need the right choices at the right moments.

Songs can make or break a panto. Here's my thinking on how to pick the right numbers, and how to get the most from my Panto Song Suggestions page.