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06/07/2024

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Pantomime scripts, Jukebox Musical scripts, Youth scripts.

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29/04/2024

By Paul Moore
Will beautiful Rosie prick her finger on a thorn of a rose and fall asleep for 100 years? Let's hope not. Will Harry B East ever find someone to love him for who his is on
the inside? Not if Big Mal has anything to do with it.
The cleverly combined tale of two classic fairy stories in one hilarious new Pantomime by Paul Moore.

Running time approx 100 minutes
Cast Moll T Tasker (M), Cooper Cashman (M), Rosie (F), Harry B East/Prince Astaire (M/F), Flabber and Gasted
(M/F), Camellia and Holly (F), Big Mal (M/F), Greta
Gateaux (M/F), Conn Sole (M/F), various chorus parts.
Scenes The Village, The Beast's Castle, A Garden, Merchant's Office

Click here to read an excerpt

https://www.upstagepublications.co.uk/sleeping-beauty-the-beast/

27/03/2024

29/02/2024

The latest pantomime from the team that brought you our most popular script The Wizard of Oz.

Puss in Boots by Samantha Cartwright and Emma Houldershaw

Plot Summary
The classic tale of Puss in Boots, with a host of colourful characters including the Gingerbread Man, loved by everyone, or is he? Will Tom win the hand of the beautiful Princess Pea and will the village stay safe from the Ogre in the castle on the hill? From the team that brought you our most popular script - The Wizard of Oz.

Characters
Little Puss (M/F), Puss in Boots (M/F), Gingerbread Man (M), Tom (M/F), The King (M), The Queen (F), Princess Penelopea (F), Miss Muffet (F), Bo Peep (F), Dame Dolly Mixture (M), Polly (F), Del (M), Rod (M),
Good Fairy (F), Ogre (M)
6 - M, 6 - F, 3 - M/F
Set - Fairy Tale

Contact us for a reading script or read a short excerpt here:

https://www.upstagepublications.co.uk/puss-in-boots/

28/02/2024

Looking for an Aladdin script for your next Panto? Contact us for a reading copy of Aladdin by Robin Carlow.

Plot Summary
Widow Twankey with her two sons Aladdin and Wishy Washy, run a laundry in Peking where it's amazing they get any customers given the poor service given. One of their superior customers is the Emperor and Widow Twankey decides she ought to become his Empress. In the meantime, Aladdin sets his eyes on Princess Jasmine, the Emperors daughter, and love blossoms between them. But Aladdin is poor and he needs riches to offer his Princess, and to his aid comes Abanazer who claims he is Aladdin's long lost uncle, but in truth is not. Abanazer requires a young lad to enter the cave to retrieve the magic lamp and offering, in exchange for the lamp, all the treasure Aladdin wishes to take. But the plan starts to go wrong, first for Abanazer, then for Aladdin. But with the aid of the Spirit of the Ring and Fred the Genie, good over comes evil with everyone living happy ever after. Except Abanazer who has been placed in a bottle for many hundreds of years to come!

Cast
Widow Twankey (M), Wishy Washy (M), Aladdin (M/F), Princess Jasmine (F), Emperor (M), Vizier (M), Chop
(M/F), Suey (M/F), Abanazer (M), Genie (M), Spirit of the ring (F), Fairy (F), Animal (M/F)
6 Male, 3 Female, 4 Male/Female
Scenes
Twankey's laundry, Somewhere in Peking, Inside the Cave, The Emperor's Palace

27/02/2024

Looking for your next Adult Pantomime script?

Jack and the Beanstalk by Demetria Paxton.
A hilarious new adult Pantomime. Everything is sunny in the Village, the people are friendly and there’s a real community spirit, even though they are all taxed within an inch of their lives by the evil Baron Hardon. Will Jack Virgin and his mum Stella Virgin ever find their fortune? Will the Baron’s daughter Jill find true love with Buttons? Or will she choose Jack who seems more interested in his horse to be honest. Add in a giant, bundles of laughter, a head good fairy and you have yourself a roaring good Pantomime.

Cast 2 Female, 3 Male, 3 Male/Female. Chorus of villagers, bean sellers, market owners, milkman, grocer, fairies

Characters Head Good Fairy, Stella Virgin (Dame), Jack Virgin, Baron Hardon, Jill Hardon, Buttons, Giant, Harp

Scenes Village, Virgin Hovel, Virgin Mansion, Giants Lair, Hardon Manor

Set Long ago

Contact us for a reading script.

31/01/2024

Huge congratulations to on their production of The Snow Queen by Samantha Cartwright and Emma Houldershaw.

Photo credits - Fred Owen

21/08/2023

Introducing a new author.

Charlotte (Charlie) Munday is a long-time lover of the Arts. With more than 70 shows experience under her belt, a Dance teaching diploma and a degree in Drama writing for performance from Bath Spa University. When she’s not tapping in the Theatre, she expresses her passion for creating unique and original work for the page and stage (so she doesn’t have to climb into any more pumpkins)

Charlie’s scripts published by Upstage Publications are:

Swan Fake

10/08/2023

The first production of our newest script by Samantha Cartwright and Emma Houldershaw

Who’s excited for Robin Hood 2024!?

BOX OFFICE OPENS EARLY SEPTEMBER

Follow for updates when tickets go live!

10/08/2023

The first production of our newest script by Samantha Cartwright and Emma Houldershaw - Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Box office opens early September.

Who’s excited for Robin Hood 2024!?

BOX OFFICE OPENS EARLY SEPTEMBER

Follow for updates when tickets go live!

08/06/2023

Good luck Huron Country Playhouse on their most recent production 'Wizard of Oz - The Panto'. We hope the run goes well.

Performing a pantomime script by Samantha Cartwright & Emma Houldershaw.

The script is available now on our website.

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02/06/2023

* CAST ANNOUNCEMENT*

Following the success of writing, producing and directing Clue the Music, Emma is back on stage as Principle boy for the 9th time. Emma has been a member of the Warren for an incredible 38 years and has been the brains behind many of our pantos for over a decade. Alongside taking on the part of Prince Ludwig, she continues her role as producer and director of Frankenstein.

31/05/2023

Congratulations to Greenbrook Methodist Church Theatre Group Greenbrook Methodist Church Theatre Group on their recent production 'That's Life'. Performing a Jukebox Musical script by Samantha Cartwright & Emma Houldershaw. The script is available now on our website.

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30/05/2023

Congratulations to The Warren Dramatics Group on their recent production 'Clue the Music'. Performing a Jukebox Musical script by Samantha Cartwright & Emma Houldershaw. The script is available now on our website.

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26/05/2023

It’s a hard life for poor Heidi in Pumpernickel’s Tavern. The greedy Innkeeper and his bossy wife treat her like a slave. And up in his castle, gormless Count Dracula and his gummy grandmother are planning a dinner party, with Heidi as the main course!

Luckily, she’s got her friends to help – her faithful dog Bruno, her best friend Frankie and the handsome Prince Ludwig. They’re joined by the outrageous Dame Nellie and her gang of silly school girls. But when Professor Crackpot transforms Frankie into a Superhero, the fun really begins.

A hilarious family pantomime full of huge laughs and jolly pranks – and not a bite in sight.

Watch out for our casting announcements coming soon...

https://tinyurl.com/muzjak4v

14/05/2023

If you’re in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire this week, head on over to the Wyllyotts to see The Warren perform Clue the Music, a murder mystery musical with a twist. The audience decide whodunnit.

https://www.tickets.wyllyottstheatre.co.uk/en-GB/shows/clue%20the%20music/events

12/05/2023

If you’re in the Burnley, Lancashire area, go and support your local theatre group putting on That’s Life this weekend.

We wish you the best of luck with your production.

04/05/2023

Two weeks until opening night! We can't wait to see you!

tinyurl.com/Cluethemusic

04/05/2023

Our Jukebox Musicals…

That’s Life by Samantha Cartwright and Emma Houldershaw

A Rat Pack style musical, set in the 1920's at the
Domino club in New York. An original show featuring the club band and singers, some shady operations from a mafia boss, a group of crazy Charleston dancers and of course more than its fair share of life, love and hurt.
Cast Frank Donati (M), Maria Giovanni (F), Loretta (F),
Dean Davis (M), Don Giovanni (M), Mama (F), Grace (F),
Teresa Donati (F), Marti Russo (M), Freddie the Fox (M), Lucky (M), Dionne Day (F), Ava Divine (F), Betty (F),
Ginger (F), Nora (F), Chorus
6 Male, 10 Female
Scenes In the Domino Club

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https://www.upstagepublications.co.uk/thats-life/

30/04/2023

The suspects keep coming and we need you to keep booking!

This year, we are supporting four wonderful local charities:
*Herts Young Homeless
*ICanDance
*Russet House School
*North Middlesex University Hospital

tinyurl.com/Cluethemusic

27/04/2023

It would be a sin to miss it!

Don't forget we have 4 performances from Thursday 19th-Saturday 21st May with two shows on the Saturday.

tinyurl.com/Cluethemusic

27/04/2023

Our Jukebox Musicals…

Reach for a Star by Samantha Cartwright

A humorous take on the world of talent shows. An inside glance into backstage dramas, the judges and the contestants. We see friendships form, family ties break and the reality behind the reality. A show where YOU, the audience, get to pick the winner.
Cast Host (M/F), Producer (M/F), Jackie (F), Morgan (F), Stacey (F), Gemma (F), Emily (F), Andy (M), Rachel (F), Shirley (F), Pearl (F), Janet (F), Karen (F), Ronnie (M),
Liam (M), Matt (M), Mrs Hamilton (F), Mr Hamilton (M),
Chavtastic (M/F), Amber (F), Audrey (F), Chorus
13 Female, 5 Male, 3 Male or Female
Scenes Audition room and TV Studio

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https://www.upstagepublications.co.uk/reach-for-a-star/

26/04/2023

Our Jukebox Musicals

Pub Life by Samantha Cartwright

A Jukebox musical that allows you to be a fly on the wall and see into the lives and loves of everyone at the local pub. All ages will find characters to relate to, young and old. Whether it's sitting with the builder lads or enjoying a gossip with the bar staff, there's something for everyone, the audience even get to join in with the weekly quiz and karaoke night. Come along and join us for a pint.

Cast Landlady Sue (F), Kate (F), Mandy (F), Ruby (F), Alice (F), Dave (M), Danny (M), Bradley (M), Jake (M), Saskia (F), Sam (F), Angel (F), Ed (M), Vera (F), Del (M), Tracey (F), Michelle (F), Helen (F), Tony (M), Tanya (F), Shelley (F), Lisa (F), Sarah (F), Sophie (F), Hannah (F), Maria (F), Carol (F), Chorus
20 Female, 7 Male

Set In the Pub

24/04/2023

Our Jukebox Musical Scripts…

The land of the Greedy Moose
By Vincent Scarsella

Take a world renowned theme park, an ex mobster in witness protection and a corrupt security guard and the scene is set for the ultimate heist. But just who will come out on top?
Land of the Greedy Moose is a hilarious new Jukebox
Musical which can also be performed as a one act play.

CAST
4 Male, 3 Female, 2 M/F

Click here for more info

https://www.upstagepublications.co.uk/land-of-the-greedy-moose/

23/04/2023

Our Jukebox Musical Scripts…

Jukebox Jive by Richard Boon

Plot Summary
Loosely based on the story of Cinderella, this Rock and Roll spectacular will have audiences dancing in the aisles. What happens when poor but beautiful Cindy meets Johnny C Harming, the local bad boy, will she fall for his charms or will her stepmother Ivy and her horrible daughters put a stop to it.

Cast
5 Male, 11 Female, 2 M/F

Characters
Cindy, Johnny, Sam, Grabbit, Danny, Ivy, Chelle, Trace, Petula, Mandy, Kathy, Laura, Maud, Charlie, Billy, Tramp, Maureen, Carol

Set - 1950s

Click the link for more info

https://www.upstagepublications.co.uk/jukebox-jive/

22/04/2023

Our Jukebox Musical Scripts…

Joe White & the Seven Dorks by Samantha Cartwright

Joe White's evil step-mother kicks him out on the streets in her quest to inherit the family fortune - where he meets up with seven young misfits and one very special girl. But evil still lurked around the corner!
Will Joe be able to escape from his step mother's sinister plot? Jukebox musical based loosely on the fairytale Snow White.
Cast Joe White (M), Dr Daria (F), Susan (F), Imogen (F), Gertrude (F), Franny (F), Penelope (F), Mildred (F),
Ursula (F), Ted (M), Max (M), Cara (F), Esmerelda (M/F),
Mo (F), Bert (M), Chorus
4 Male, 10 Female, 1 Male or Female
Scenes The White's mansion, The Dorks home

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https://www.upstagepublications.co.uk/joe-white-and-the-seven-dorks/

21/04/2023

Our Jukebox Musicals…

It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll by Richard Boon

Dick Winston comes to London in search of fame with his sister Kat, they meet a host of colourful characters including Fabian De Wolf, an ageing Rock star desperately clinging onto the top spot. The Vermin Girls, a girl group with a nasty side. Will Dick Winston make it in London or be forced out? Full of Rock n Roll songs, this Jukebox Musical is loosely based on Dick Whittington.

Cast
5 Male, 6 Female, 3 Male/Female
Characters
Dick Winston, Kat, Fabian De Wolf, Maggie, Fitz, Rosie, Ricky, Belinda, Lucinda, Davina, Ron, Don, Jon, Announcer, chorus of singers, non speaking singing groups
Scenes
The Starlight Rooms, Outside London, Ricky's Place

Click the link for more info and to read an excerpt

https://www.upstagepublications.co.uk/its-only-rock-n-roll/

20/04/2023

Our Jukebox Musicals…

Flame by Lynne Tyson

The North London Academy of Performing Arts faces closure so the new pupils set out to save the school.
Helped and hindered by the teachers, betrayed by some rough bikers, they battled to put on the show of their lives so the Academy can remain open.
Cast Gladys Albright (F), Bobby (M), Rachel (F), Crystal
(F), Michelle (F), Anastasia (F), Bridget (F), Jeremy (M),
Professor Higgins (M), Ricky (M), Hank (M), Marvin (M),
Mr Meaner (M), Grimley (M), Dr Travers (M), Julian
Trotter (M), Penelope Spinstrer (F), Katy (F), Tina (F), Lucy (F), Paula (F), Tea Lady Mary (F), Jake (M), Elmer
(M),
CHORUS Pupils, lively, excited, all ages. Phil. Band Member. Jill. Freddie.
Scene - Theatre Academy

Tap the link for more info and to read an excerpt

https://www.upstagepublications.co.uk/flame/

19/04/2023

Our Jukebox Musicals…

Fat! So? By Samantha Cartwright, Emma Houldershaw and Alexsia Louca

A superbly delicious original show set in the world of a local slimming club, it's all about the calories - and the music, of course.
Cast Pauline (F), Mo (F), Valerie (F), Fiona (F), Sarah (F), Barry (M), Olivia (F), Belinda (F), Heather (F), Scott (M),
Kady (F), Del (M),

18/04/2023

Our Jukebox Musical Scripts…

Disco 🤍s Rock - A 70s Musical
By Philip Streva

Plot Summary
Disco kids and rockers don't like each other. But when a rocker boy and a disco girl fall for each other, what will their friends do? Will they come together and put aside their differences or will they disown their friend?
This musical is about opening our hearts and minds to people that are different than us and seeing that we all have things in common.
It's mostly about the great music of the 1970's!

Cast
5 - Male, 4 - Female

Characters
Mr Bowie (teacher), Stephen, Gene, Linda, Ann (Rockers), Donna, Casey, Gloria, Barry (Disco Kids), Dancers

Contact us for a reading script.

This show premiered last weekend in Louisiana, now available to hire in the U.K.