COLIN WAKEFIELD and KATE
EDGAR have established a strong reputation as writers of
traditional
pantomime and their scripts are now available for production by
professional
companies and amateur societies.
Their
shows feature all
the traditional pantomime ingredients as well as original songs and
music
specially composed for each show by Kate Edgar
"Christmas
at Salisbury
comes with no superstars, no lasers and no gimmicks. But over the past
five years writer/director Colin Wakefield and composer Kate Edgar have
repeatedly shown how much fun you can have with the basic ingredients
of
traditional family panto - a strong script, stunning sets and costumes,
specially composed original music, spectacular dance numbers and, of
course,
lots of audience participation."
(THE GUARDIAN,
Dick Whittington)
Casts range from
eight
to twelve principals, plus a chorus of children or young adults.
Productions
can be
as simple or as lavish as resources allow
KATE EDGAR and
COLIN WAKEFIELD offer a consultancy service to those
using
their scripts, for example advice on casting (including
directors,
designers, choreographers, musical directors and musicians). They have
each directed four professional productions of their pantomimes, and
can
also offer advice on staging and technical matters.
We welcome commissions
for new titles, whether pantomimes or other Christmas shows or
children's
musicals.
"Expect
strong, clear
story-telling, daft jokes, traditional routines, audience
participation,
a dash of magic, and lots of fun. If you want superstars, gimmicks,
laser
beams, TV soap stars - go somewhere else."
(THE GUARDIAN,
Aladdin)
All of
the pantomime
titles are published by JOSEF WEINBERGER PLAYS (020 7580 2827), who
handle
all contracts and from whom inspection copies are available.
All
enquiries
relating to consultancy, commissions or other non-contractual matters
should
be addressed directly to Colin Wakefield colwake@btinternet.com or
Kate Edgar (01725 512635)
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