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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

A well-timed sound effects are the difference between a killer laugh and stopping a scene stone dead. Here's some top tips all about SFX.

Engaging a pantomime audience involves interaction and energy, transforming a good performance into an exceptional one.

You've got a finite number of rehearsals, and they'll go one of two ways. Here's what I've learned about rehearsing pantomime properly.

These panto scripts sit in our Medium Cast range and have been written with 10 to 13 principal roles.

Pantomime comedy is a specific craft, and the instinct to "play funny" is often the thing that gets in the way of it. Here's what I've found actually works.

From ancient Greece to the London Palladium Theatre, the history of panto is a gloriously improbable tale. Oh yes it is!

A small cast doesn't mean a small show. These scripts have been written to suit casts with nine principals or fewer.

Choosing a pantomime script is one of the most consequential decisions your group will make all year. Five questions that will get you to the right answer.

Found your script? Here's exactly how to secure your Performance Licence and get the show underway, from Perusal Script to signed contract in four steps.