Our Little Mermaid takes the classic underwater story and fills it with a scene-stealing sea-witch, a Dame devoted to saving the wails, a lobster with an exhausting number of honorary titles, and a bargain that costs Ariel her voice.

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? You're not alone. This guide covers the decisions that matter most, from choosing the right script to running your first rehearsal, and gives you a clear path through the process.

Most groups aren't at either extreme. Five of our scripts sit in the medium cast sweet spot, 10 to 13 principal roles, but they're quite different shows. Here's what makes each one the right fit for a particular kind of company.

Not all large cast scripts are the same. Some need the numbers to work properly; others scale up naturally. Here's how to tell the difference, and which of our scripts belongs in which camp.

A small cast doesn't mean a small show. Four of our scripts work particularly well with nine principals or fewer, and each one approaches the challenge differently. Here's what makes Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Hansel and Gretel, and Jack and the Beanstalk the right choice when your company is compact.

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.