Recruiting new members is one of those jobs that never quite finishes. Here's how I've approached it over the years, on stage and off.

A pantomime that overruns loses its audience before the final bow. We look at pace, staging and the small habits that keep a show moving, not just what to cut.

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

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 effect is the difference between a killer laugh and a scene stopped stone dead. Here are my top tips on SFX.