The pantomime Snow White for children

This is a version of the traditional story originally written for parents to perform to children aged 4 to 11. It is however, suitable for children to perform themselves with suitable language and many parts appropriate to different ages and abilities.	The original performance took place with the minimum of rehearsal and staging! and yet was a great success with all the pupils and cast. Musical accompaniment was provided by a pianist who played while scenes changed and when the dwarves appeared.
Written entirely in rhyme, the Queen has the most lines, the Prince and Snow-White come next and there are smaller parts for The MIrror, the Dwarves, the Huntsman and Captain Hook. A narrator tells the story and requires a moderate reader. There are also 5 brand new songs for the main characters, with a rousing show stopper for the end.	Don't forget, all the songs come on a cd with me singing and instrumental versions of the songs. Having the cd means that you don't need to be a musician or have the services of one. You can use the songs with me singing for rehearsal, then, when the cast have learnt the songs, use the instrumental version for a performance. An added attraction is that, with a portable cd player, you can have the songs playing in the classroom, say, so that the children can learn them at any time of day - you don't need specific rehearsals for the songs.
The story follows the traditional tale except for occasional appearances from Captain Hook who is searching for Peter Pan and has information that a pantomime is taking place and that Peter Pan is in it. This allows the "Oh yes he is" Oh no he isn't" routine to take place and when the crocodile appears, there is also opportunity for "He's behind you!"	You can buy a copy of the script for £25. A cd of the songs costs £7.50 . To order, please send an email to enquiries@plays4kidz.com Thank you for your interest in my work. I look forward to hearing from you. Now here is a sample of the play.

Snow-white and the Seven Dwarves Transcribed from the original gothic script by Robert Smith Scene 1 inside the Queen's palace
Narrator	Children, we have come to tell A story you know very well. About a girl, not very bright But beautiful, she's called Snow-white (enter Snow-white) She had a step-mum, who was queen (enter Queen) And the nastiest bit of work you've seen She gave poor snowy an awful time People said it was a crime The way she treated young Snow-White She made her work all day and night Polishing this and sweeping that Take the dog out, feed the cat. (exit Snow-white) The Queen was also very proud And every day she'd ask out loud…
Queen	Oh mirror mirror on the wall Who is the fairest of them all?
Narrator	Now, this might make your knees go weak - The mirror was magic - it could speak!!
Mirror	Your Royal Highness, it's my duty To say that you're the greatest beauty
Narrator	So this went on, week in, week out And there was never any doubt Until one day, at seven o'clock The Queen received a nasty shock
Queen	Oh mirror mirror on the wall Who is the fairest of them all?
Mirror	Famed is thy beauty majesty But behold a lovely maid I see Alas she is more fair than thee She has sharp bristles upon her chin And under that wig she's going thin A more manly figure I've never seen I've been assured she's not a queen
Narrator	She couldn't believe what she'd just heard She nearly choked on every word.
Queen	That little brat, it cannot be Snow-white is never prettier than me!
Narrator	But it was true, the mirror had spoken And Queenie's heart was almost broken
Queen	What shall I do? What can be done? I'm used to being number one I've got to act and do it quick Miss Snow-white, frankly, makes me sick There's only room for one star here So Snow-white's got to disappear.
Narrator	And soon a plot formed in her head A plan to make poor Snow-white dead
Queen	I'll have the deed done in the wood Then she'll be out the way for good.
Narrator	Not only was the Queen a witch As you can see, she was also a really unpleasant person
Queen	I'll get my huntsman, he's the man To carry out my clever plan (enter huntsman)
Huntsman	You called Ma'am, do you have a need For me to got out at great speed And bring you back a hare or pheasant Or is it something far less pleasant?
Queen	I have a special job today I want young Snow-white taken away Find a quiet spot somewhere And finish her off - how - I don't care Now, here's the really grisly part You must bring me back her heart. Then I will know that she is dead And I'll be top of the pops instead
Huntsman	Rely on me, it shall be done Although it doesn't sound much fun. (exit Queen and Huntsman) (enter Captain Hook)
Captain Hook	Hello children, I'm Captain Hook, and I'm looking for a nasty little vermin called Peter Pan. I've heard you're putting on a play about him - so where is he?
Narrator	I'm sorry sir, you're in the wrong show Have we seen Peter Pan? - the answer's no!
Captain Hook	Why are you talking funny in rhyme like that? Now don't mess me about, I know he's hiding here somewhere - I can smell 'im. If you don't tell, I'll rip you limb from limb
Narrator	I want to keep hold of every limb I tell you sir, we haven't got him
Captain Hook	Well if you won't tell me, maybe they will (points to audience) Where's Peter Pan? He's here isn't he?
Audience	Oh no he isn't
Captain Hook	Oh yes he is (about three times) Well I'm going to find him, and when I find out you've been lying, I'll come back and I'll have you for my breakfast (exit Captain Hook to loud boos)

Snow-white and the Seven Dwarves

Scene 1 inside the Queen's palace