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Red Riding Hood (Robbins)

Full-Length Play, Pantomime  /  3w, 3m, 5any gender (adult)

Norman Robbins

Red Riding Hood
by Norman Robbins

Norman Robbins' fun-packed pantomimes tell the traditional stories in a clear fast-moving style and can be staged simply or elaborately, as required. The choice of music is left to the director.…

Red Riding Hood (Robbins)

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 3m, 5any gender (adult)
  • Duration
    Duration
    120 minutes (2 hours)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Christmas/Holiday, Fable/Folktale
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences

Details

Summary

Norman Robbins  pantomime tells the traditional story in which his own wacky style combines with the traditional elements to provide a script that is hilarious and imaginative, with plenty of opportunities for cast and technical crews to show their mettle.  The production can be as elaborate or as simple as facilities permit and directors are free to make their own choice of songs and music.

History

First productions in 1999

As of 2016 over 100 productions worldwide

Cast Attributes
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Performing Groups

WOODLAND FAIRY (F)

LUPUS REX (M)

BOY BLUE (M)

BO-PEEP (F)

SIR JASPER (M)

HUSTLE & BUSTLE (M or F)

BELINDA (F)

PRINCE EDWIN (F or M)

BOBBY SHAFTOE (M or F)

GRANDMA (M or F)

Grandma (Dame) preferably played by a man - not a female impersonator

Prince - preferably played by a woman (principal boy character)

Chorus of villagers, cooks, fairies - any number, age or gender

  • Time Period Not Applicable
  • Setting

    Multiple sets as simple or extravagant as finances allow

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes, Elaborate/High-Volume Costumes, Fantasy Costumes, Period Costumes
  • Additional Features Audience Participation/Interactive, Play with 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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