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The Dragon of Wantley

Full-Length Play, Pantomime  /  3w, 1m, 8any gender (adult)

Norman Robbins

Based on an English legend involving real people, this panto was beloved by Victorian audiences and has now been adapted for the 21st century by that master of pantomime - Norman Robbins. With vengeful fairies, knock-a-bout bailiffs, a romantic leading lady and a handsome Principal boy, plus the ou…

The Dragon of Wantley

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 1m, 8any gender (adult)
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Christmas/Holiday, Fables/Folktales
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

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Summary

Based on an English legend involving real people, this panto was beloved by Victorian audiences and has now been adapted for the 21st century by that master of pantomime - Norman Robbins. With vengeful fairies, knock-a-bout bailiffs, a romantic leading lady and a handsome Principal boy, plus the outrageous Dame, all the ingredients are here for a wonderful evening's entertainment!

History

First production 2010

As of 2016 over 7 productions, including one in the USA

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Performing Groups

MAUXALINDA - vengeful fairy (F or M)

SIR WALTER DE WARTHOG (M)

RAGS & TATTERS ( M or F)

SQUIRE BENJAMIN MOORE (F)

GRANNY GUBBINS (M or F)

LADY JOAN (F)

VENDETTA (M or F)

JINGO (M or F)

RADISH - horse 2 people M or F

MOTHER SHIPTON (F)

MADGE MERRY (F)

OPTIONAL DRAGON

The dame character can be played by male or female though male prefered (not female impersonator must be man in 'woman's clothing')

Squire (principal boy) preferably played by a woman

The dragon is optional - fully explained in script production notes

Chorus of villagers, servants, dancers etc can be of any age or gender

  • Time Period Not Applicable
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes, Elaborate / High Volume Costumes, Fantasy Costumes, Period Costumes
  • Additional Features Audience Participation/Interactive, Play w/ Music
  • Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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Authors

Norman Robbins

Norman Robbins

Norman Robbins, one of Amateur Theatre's most popular authors, wrote his first stage show almost 60 years ago whilst working for the Yorkshire Evening Post. An avid theatregoer from the age of three (his grandparents ran the pub near the local theatre so free tickets were al ...

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