BITESIZE SCRIPTS are available for hire at £150 (+vat) for up to 8 performances.
We are happy to make script adjustments to suit your casting.
ADAPTATIONS
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| Treasure Island by R.L.Stevenson |
A re-telling of Robert Louis Stevenson's Classic novel, Treasure Island. All the well loved characters are brought to life. Follow Jim Hawkins' adventures to find Captain Kidd's treasure. | 1 hour | 5 | 17 +chorus |  |
| Sword in the Stone by T.H. White |
An adaptation of T.H. White's classic children's novel about King Arthur as a young boy. Living in the Castle of the Forest Sauvage, the young Wart works in the kitchens until Merlin the magician arrives to become his tutor, and prepare the lad for what is to come, when he pulls the magic Sword from the Stone and becomes King of All England. | 1 hour | 5 | 15 +chorus |  |
| The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Robert Browning |
A wonderful stage adaptation of Robert Browning's classic narrative poem. The town of Hamelin is a very pleasant place to live but it does have one BIG problem. RATS ! They fought the dogs and killed the cats, made nests inside men's Sunday hats, and even spoiled the women's chats, by drowning their speaking, with shrieking and squeaking, in fifty different sharps and flats. They're everywhere and the local Ratcatcher has tried everything he can think of. Lucky for the villagers, the Pied Piper has come to town to deal with the vermin..... But when the greedy Mayor refuses to pay him, the Piper exacts his revenge. | 1 hour | 5 | 15 +chorus |  |
| Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll |
Lewis Carroll's wonderfully enchanting and timeless story of Alice's extraordinary adventures in Wonderland. Follow the White Rabbit down the Rabbit hole, join in the Caucus race, have tea with the Mad Hatter and play croquet with the Queen of Hearts, as well as meeting a host of other enjoyable characters. | 1 hour | 5 | 26 +chorus |
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| Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame |
Picnics on the river bank, obsessions with motor cars...poop! poop! ...thrills in the dungeon, and the excitement of the battle with the Weasels, all the lovable characters from Kenneth Grahame's classic novel brought to life in this bright, lively and colourful adaptation. | 1 hour | 4 | 20 +chorus |
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| Peter & the WOLF | The traditional Russian children's tale made
famous by the music of Prokofiev. Peter lives
with his Grandfather on the very edge of a forest,
from where wolves come to frighten the villagers.
But Peter isn't afraid of Wolves; that is until he
comes face to face with one. Peter has to
overcome his fear to save his friends; the Bird,
the Cat and the Duck; and win through in the end.
An extended version of the play is available incorporating other characters who come up against Wolves in the forest; Red Riding Hood, the Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and Hansel & Gretel. |
1 hour
2 hour |
5 | 15 +chorus 41 |
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| Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi |
The timeless story of the little puppet who comes to life. Adapted from the novel by Carlo Collodi this story, follows Pinocchio through a series of meaningful adventures on his way to becoming a real boy. | 1 hour | 5 | 27 +chorus |
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| Little Mermaid by Hans Andersen |
The fishy tale of the Mermaid who dreams of becoming immortal. But how ? She's told the only way, is by having a human fall in love with her. Difficult if you have no legs. So she goes on a perilous journey to the dark and dangerous home of the evil sea witch where she has to exchange her voice for legs. See her brush with rollicking, roaring Pirates; witness her disappointment, when the Prince she loves, marries someone else, and her triumph at being granted her wish because of her goodness. | 1 hour | 4 | 17 +chorus |
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| Dr. Acula M.D. [Dracula by Bram Stoker] |
A Summer Pantomime based on Bram Stoker's story of Dracula but full of all the usual pantomime fun and enjoyment. | 1 hour | 4 | 16 +chorus |  |
| Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum |
We're off to see the Wizard! With Dorothy and her new found friends. They're sure the Wonderful Wizard of Oz can give them the thing they each desire most in the world. Follow their adventures as they Ease on down the Yellow Brick Road; battle the Wicked Witch of the West; and come face to face with the Wizard himself. | 1 hour | 5 | 18 +chorus |
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| Ugly Duckling by Hans Andersen |
An adaptation of the Ugly Duckling written for the Bitesize Youth Theatre with loads of parts. When Ugly is thrown out of the Duckyard, he embarks on an epic journey at the end of which he will discover that he is really a swan. | 70mins | ? | 32 +chorus |
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| Red Riding Hood | A feisty Red Riding Hood; "Being called Red Riding Hood is one thing but, don't ever call me Little"; sets off to visit Grandma's house on the other side of the Woods. But there are Wolves in the Woods. Lots of Wolves. Big hungry Wolves and they eat little girls. But we all know that they will be no match for our heroine. | 1 hour | 5 | 22 +chorus |
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extended
version 75min The extended version also includes an integrated
story which follows the exploits of a group of
Goblins, as they travel through Pantoland to find
the Goose that lays the Golden eggs. 150min 60 extended
version 70min 90 min 28
PANTOMIMES
Please note: Scripts for current touring productions are not available for hire.
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synopsis Snow White & the Seven
Dwarves
Mirror! Mirror! on the wall, Who is the fairest of
them all? The emphasis of this traditional show is
storytelling and audience enjoyment and
involvement. Using Grimm's tale as the starting
point, for this exciting and entertaining version of
the Snow White story, it provides a mixture of
gripping storytelling with knockabout comedy and
musical theatre to create a show which will
captivate young audiences and entertain
everyone.
1 hour
6
21
+chorus
The Golden Voyage of
Sinbad
A scintillating theatrical experience for everyone
when Sinbad meets the Pirates of Penzance in
their spectacular production of the Golden Voyage
of Sinbad. A traditional pantomime with a twist.
The evil magician, Ali Kazam, takes over Bagdad
and will only leave if Sinbad can bring him a tooth
from the terrible sea dragon of Lazar. Sinbad
leaps to the challenge aided by Tom the cabin-boy, Sarah the Cook, and his friends, the famous
(or is it infamous) Pirates of Penzance.
1 hour
5
19
+chorus
Sleeping Beauty
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, a baby
Princess is born... only to be cursed by the wicked
Fairy Dredd, to die on her 16th birthday by
pricking her finger on a spinning wheel. Everyone
is horrified, so it's up to Fairy Lilac to save the
Princess... with a little the help from the audience,
of course. A wonderful version of the traditional
Perrault story of Sleeping Beauty, combining
modern storytelling and musical theatre to create
a magical experience for young and old alike.
1 hour
5
17
+chorus
Dick Whittington
Follow our hero, as he, his friend Simon and a
Magic Cat, chase the evil Ratcatcher to London
and find fame, fortune and love along the way.
1 hour
5
15
+chorus
Jack and the Beanstalk
Meet all the characters you expect, plus a few you
don't, in this traditional tale, of Jack the Giant
Killer. When Jack exchanges Daisy the cow for
magic beans, his mother throws them away in a
rage. Next day Jack climbs the giant beanstalk to
the Castle in the Clouds. He meets a singing Harp
and a Goose, who gives Jack a solid gold egg for
helping her and Jack returns home a rich man.
But little does he realise the terrifying evil he has
unleashed on the world below. But don't worry it
will all turn out ok. Or will it ?
1 hour
5
14
+chorus
+chorus
Aladdin
Let Wishy Washy welcome you to Widow
Twanky's steam-filled laundry. "Best laundry in all
China". Even the Emperor goes there. Which is
how his best friend Aladdin falls in love with the
Emperor's daughter who then gets kidnapped by
an Evil Wizard. "What to do! What to do!" How
can a poor boy like Aladdin hope to defeat the evil
wizard, save the princess, become rich and live
happily ever after ? Well he can with the help of
the two Genies who live in the magic lamp he
finds?
1 hour
5
16
+chorus
Beauty and the Beast
Belle Duchant lives with her inventor father and
her two horrid sisters, in a small village in rural
France. When Mr. Duchant goes off to the Big
City to sell his latest invention, he gets lost in the
fog and stumbles across an ancient castle where
a Prince lives hidden away from the world
because of the witches curse which has turned
him into a hideous Beast. Belle agrees to live with
the Beast in exchange for her father's freedom
and despite his appearance she falls in love with
him. Just in the nick of time, and with a lot of help
from the audience, she breaks the evil curse, so
they can live happily ever after.
1 hour
5
18
+chorus
Babes in the Wood
The evil Sheriff of Nottingham, wants his brother's
fortune and all that stands in his way is Maid
Marion and her two baby brothers, so he enlists
the help of two hapless workmen, Dermot the
Gardener and Bob the Builder, to take the Babes
deep into the Woods, a place inhabited by
Woodland Sprites and a band of Merry Men who
are the sworn enemies of the evil Sheriff. Led by
our hero Robin Hood and with the help of the
audience, they will courageously save the day,
rescue the Babes and take down the Sheriff but
will Robin get the girl. You'll just have to wait and
see.
1 hour
5
21
+chorus
Cinderella
The emphasis of this traditional show is
storytelling and audience involvement and
enjoyment, and by blending elements from
Perrault's "Cendrillon" and Grimm's "Ashputtel"
with modern storytelling and musical theatre they
create a magical experience for young and old
alike.
1 hour
5
17
+chorus
+chorus
Running time approx 90 mins. All abridgements have been made from 1623 First Folio text. Cuts have been made sensitively to provide a coherent script, maintaining the main
storylines, characters and themes and retaining as much of the original text as possible.
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| Macbeth | 90min | 33 (6 with doubling) |
130min | 36 +Lords, Attendants, Messengers, Servants & Soldiers |
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| A Midsummer Night's Dream | 85min | 18 (6 with doubling) |
112min | 20 +Lords & Fairies |
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| Romeo & Juliet | 90min | 26 (6 with doubling) |
150min | 34 +Mountagues, Capulets, Citizens, Attendants, Servants & Musicians |
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| Twelfth Night | 90min | 24 (6 with doubling) |
126min | 19 +Lords, Attendants & Sailors |
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| The Tempest | 90min | 14 (5 with doubling) |
115min | 18 +Mariners, Lords, Spirits, Nymphs & Reapers |
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| Much Ado About Nothing | 90min | 23 (6 with doubling) |
120min | 24 +Maskers & Lords |
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