Norman Robbins Livres

Set in the eerie confines of Usher, an aging horror star gathers friends for a play reading, only to trap them with guard dogs and a piranha-filled moat. As tensions rise, a mysterious figure sends Romney clippings about his late lover, Mabel Monk, who died by suicide decades earlier. The atmosphere darkens when one guest turns up murdered, leading to a chilling investigation among the six women and four men present, revealing secrets and motives that intertwine their fates.

The story revolves around Grettle, who boasts she can transform "flax" into "gold" using a word game, catching the attention of a desperate King. He misinterprets her claim as a challenge, threatening her life if she fails to deliver. Confined in a tower, she faces the daunting task while her love, the Prince, tries to intervene. Rumpelstiltzkin, the cunning gnome, appears to offer assistance but demands a steep price. This adaptation weaves themes of deception, love, and the consequences of ambition.

The story features Aladdin and his magical adventures, incorporating beloved characters and the notorious villain Abanazar, who invites audience interaction through boos and hisses. This pantomime adaptation is designed for a dynamic cast of two women, three men, and five additional performers, making it an engaging experience for both the actors and the audience.

Norman Robbins' fun-packed pantomimes tell the traditional stories in a clear fast-moving style and can be staged simply or elaborately, as required. The choice of music is left to the director.|Large flexible cast

A penniless young woman discovers her grandfather's clock holds a powerful secret: it contains a malevolent Imp imprisoned by the Fairy Queen. When a wicked Wizard steals the key, the Imp is freed, threatening Fairyland's safety as the Wizard aims to harness the Imp's power to seize the magical Jewel of Miracles. The story features a large, flexible cast, blending adventure and fantasy in a race against time to protect a magical realm.

Norman Robbins' pantomimes offer a lively retelling of traditional stories, designed for flexibility in staging, whether simple or elaborate. Directors have the freedom to select the accompanying music, enhancing the performance's unique character. The fast-paced narrative style ensures an engaging experience for audiences of all ages.

Marion Bishop, an elderly writer of romantic novels, is dying. Katherine Willis, kind soul from the nearby village, looks after Marion in a most caring way while coping with her own mentally retarded brother of twenty. When Katherine takes leave to attend her cousin’s wedding in Scotland. Laura and experienced nurse from London comes to take care of the failing writer, on the recommendation of the local doctor. A series of mysterious phone calls and the appearance of Raymond, Marion’s rapacious nephew, set off a nightmare situation which becomes increasingly complicated when Katherine’s brother is found murdered in a ditch. | 4 women, 3 men

The pantomime features a traditional storyline infused with Norman Robbins' unique comedic flair, resulting in a script that is both imaginative and entertaining. It offers ample opportunities for both the cast and technical teams to showcase their talents. Directors have the flexibility to adapt the production's complexity according to available resources and can choose their own songs and music, making it suitable for a large, adaptable cast.

Set against the backdrop of a murder mystery infused with humor, the narrative delves into a crime that occurred four years prior. The intriguing connection between the traditional song "Green Grow the Rushes O" and the unfolding events adds a unique layer to the story. Featuring a cast of five women and five men, the play intertwines their lives and perspectives, revealing how the song's lyrics resonate with the peculiar circumstances surrounding the murder.

Comedy Thriller / Casting: 4m, 6f / Scenery: Interior A Tomb With A View is set in as sinister an old library as one is likely to come across presided over by a portrait of a grim faced, mad eyed old man. There, a dusty, lawyer reads a will (involving some millions of pounds) to an equally sinister family one member of which has were wolf tendencies, another wanders around in a toga of Julius Caesar and a third member is a gentle old lady who plants more than seeds in her flower beds. By the third act, there are more corpses than live members left in the cast and what about the sympathetic nurse and the author of romantic novels are they all, or more than, they seem to be? All is revealed as the plot twists and turns to its surprising conclusion.