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The Dragon of Wantley
Full-Length Play, Pantomime / 15w, 15m, 8 any gender (adult)
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…
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Cast Size
15w, 15m, 8 any gender (adult) -
Duration
120 minutes (2 hours) -
Subgenre
Christmas/Holiday, Fable/Folktale -
Target Audience
Appropriate for All Audiences
Details
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
Cast Attributes
Keywords
Performing Groups
- Time Period Not Applicable
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Additional Features Audience Participation/Interactive
- Duration 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Cautions
- No Special Cautions
Licensing & Materials
- Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.
Authors
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 ...