FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Our 6-man pantomimes 90 minutes, including a short interval. However, if you would like a shorter show to fit with your school day we can adapt it to meet your needs. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Our 3-man pantomimes last approximately 50-60 minutes, varying slightly according to audience reaction. Theatre In Education shows are generally 45 minutes long.
EYFS shows last approximately 30 minutes, however, Search For Santa can also be followed by up to a 30 minute meet and greet with Santa (extra charge applicable).
Our Touring Pantomimes are written for a Primary School audience so we do not include innuendo, inappropriate jokes, language or gestures. We do include plenty of humour, songs and panto magic for our shows to be enjoyed by all ages.
Over the years many schools have brought their nursery classes in to watch the pantomimes and the younger children have thoroughly enjoyed the shows. We recommend the younger children are sat at the back of the hall on benches as a 6 foot dame standing 2 feet away from a 4 year old sitting on the floor can very often appear as a giant.
For audiences of entirely 5 and under, we have our EYFS shows which are designed around the EYFS curriculum. As well as being an ideal length, they are interactive so even the shortest concentration span has something to keep them involved.
Our Theatre in Education shows are individually tailored to KS1, KS2, EYFS or a mixture of the three. Please see the description of each show to find out what age range the show is for.
Pantomimes and Theatre in Education shows require a hall or similar space with a performing area of a minimum depth and width of 4m and at least two plug sockets. We can perform without a stage or raised area but will take advantage of this if one is present. Our sets are adaptable and are suitable for the largest school halls.
EYFS Shows can be performed in a much smaller space and require a minimum depth and width of 2m. Trip to the Beach and Star Quest shows are very interactive and use the whole room so need to be in an area where the children are able to move around safely.
Our teams are experienced in setting up in all shapes and sizes of rooms and will work with your staff to ensure we set up in the best, and safest, place. We are also able to set up around breakfast clubs, lunches and any other activities if necessary. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
We are delighted to perform our Pantomimes and Theatre in Education shows before any size of audience, as long as everybody can fit comfortably in the room.
However, because we get our EYFS audiences up and moving, we have a maximum audience number of 35 for Trip to the Beach and Star Quest. We also recommend a maximum of 35 children for our other EYFS shows due to the conversational manner of the shows.
Yes. Our shows have bright scenery and costumes and have been enjoyed by many special needs children over the years. We are very experienced in adapting our shows for specific customer needs and have an SEND Lead who is happy to liaise with you to ensure that all of your needs are met.
Our Team are now Makaton aware and we are beginning to incorporate it into our shows. We are also introducing relaxed performances for better accessibility.
If you have Special Needs requirements please contact us – you may be surprised how adaptable our shows can be!