Pantomime Blog
From Advice and Guides to Script Spotlights, this is where you can read all about it!
Pantomime Traditions: Why We Do It That Way
Why does the fairy come on from one side and the villain from the other? Six pantomime traditions, where each one came from, and the line running from Drury Lane to today's Palladium panto.
What Makes a Pantomime Script Funny?
Not every pantomime script is funny in the same way. We look at what actually makes an audience laugh for two hours, from catchphrases to comic duos to a villain who can't help being petty.
Alice in Wonderland Pantomime Characters: A Complete Guide
Duchess Battenberg bakes, the Cheshire Cat rhymes, and the Jabberwocky turns out to be adorable. Every named part in our Alice in Wonderland script.
Pantomime for Beginners: A Guide for First-Time Directors
Taking on your first pantomime? We walk through choosing a script, casting the roles that carry the comedy, and what makes panto different from any other theatre you've directed.
How to Write a Panto Joke
Nick shares how a good panto joke actually gets put together, from wordplay and physical comedy to the moments the audience becomes part of the joke, with real examples from his own scripts.
How to Audition for a Pantomime
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.
What Makes a Good Pantomime Villain?
The pantomime villain is often one of the best roles in the show. Here's what I think makes a brilliant baddie.
Characters in a Pantomime: A Complete Guide
Every pantomime uses the same handful of character types, and each one has a specific job to do in the story and in the room. Here is a proper look at all of them.
Performing to a Pantomime Audience
A pantomime audience will boo, cheer and shout back at you whether you have planned for it or not. Here is how to work with them rather than against them.