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We’re back to rabbits again – but this time they’re puppets.   I love the mischievous way puppets are able to interact with humans and so...

Rapunzel is another of those much loved tales almost as old as time...   The story was crystallised for us by the Brothers Grimm – and...

View Ben Crocker’s most popular pantomime scripts, including classics like Cinderella and Aladdin.

Puss in Boots is one of my favourite panto stories. A few years ago, the title was less popular, but it is now one of my most performed...

Created originally as a pantomime for the great Dan Leno, Mother Goose is often regarded as the best of all Dame roles and is a great...

Jack and the Beanstalk  was the first pantomime I ever saw. Well, I saw most of it, as I spent some of the time under my seat. But I was...

Dick Whittington  is a great story for a panto script, providing loads of narrative drive from start to finish. Just look at all the...

When theatres and village halls opened up again in 2021 and 2022, I noticed that Cinderella displaced all my other titles to become once...

It’s always great to be able to come up with something which is both familiar and brand new at one and the same time – and choosing...

Lewis Carroll’s glorious creations Alice in Wonderland  and Alice Through the Looking Glass  provide us with possibly the most wonderful...

Beauty and the Beast  is magical, fantastical and a great story for a pantomime script.   The central idea requires the heroine to fall...

One of the reasons I wanted to start a blog was so that I could more fully explore all aspects of pantomime – and of course that starts...

Discover how modern pantomime scripts blend timeless traditions with fresh humor and innovative twists.

Discover the rich history of pantomime, from its origins in Italian street theatre to its evolution into a beloved British tradition.

Learn how to arrange pantomime costumes with Ben Crocker's practical tips.

Learn expert tips on maximizing comedy in your pantomime production.

Get audience-friendly marketing copy for Ben Crocker’s pantomime scripts.

Browse 200 of the best pantomime songs, from opening numbers to baddie songs and audience participation favorites.

Learn expert tips for holding successful pantomime auditions with Ben Crocker.

Learn how to make the perfect custard pies for your pantomime production with Ben Crocker’s traditional recipe.