Dame Barry Bentley

19/08/2026

Manchester based??? Trio Entertainment are casting male & female ensemble / dancers for their panto in Heywood!!! Other roles (tech) available too in other parts of the country!!

🎭 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 & 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗣𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 – 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🎭

We currently have 𝟲 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹 for the 2026 pantomime season and would love to hear from suitable performers and technicians! ✨

💃 𝗙𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 – 𝗚𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗕𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 (𝗔𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝘁𝗲)
Strong all-round performer with excellent dance ability, stage presence and confidence performing in a fast-paced professional pantomime. Strong singing ability and the ability to pick up choreography quickly are essential.

💃 𝗙𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 – 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥
📍 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘆 • 𝗘𝘅𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 • 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱
Confident and versatile all-round performer required for our touring season. Strong dancer and singer with excellent performance skills, a professional attitude and the ability to work well as part of a close-knit company. Must be available to travel with the production.

💃 𝗙𝗘𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 – 𝗛𝗘𝗬𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗗
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 (𝗔𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝘁𝗲)
Strong dancer and confident all-round performer with good singing ability. Must be comfortable with varied choreography, quick changes and the demands of a busy pantomime performance schedule.

🕺 𝗠𝗔𝗟𝗘 𝗘𝗡𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦 – 𝗛𝗘𝗬𝗪𝗢𝗢𝗗
📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 (𝗔𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝘁𝗲)
Energetic all-round performers with strong dance ability, good stage presence and confidence with singing. Must be able to pick up choreography quickly and bring plenty of personality and energy to the production.

🎧 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗡 – 𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘
Experienced theatre technician required to operate sound throughout the pantomime season. Experience with live vocals, radio microphones, playback, mixing and troubleshooting within a live theatre environment is desirable. Must be reliable, organised and confident working to cues.

💡 𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗘𝗖𝗛𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗡 – 𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘
Experienced theatre technician required to operate lighting for the production. Previous experience with theatrical lighting desks, following a cue-heavy show and basic troubleshooting is desirable. Must be confident working independently as part of the wider production team.

🎄 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗘𝗦
Professionalism, reliability and availability across the required rehearsal and performance period are essential. Pantomime experience is desirable, but strong transferable theatre and live entertainment experience is also welcomed.

📩 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗?
Simply 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 with the role you're interested in, along with your CV and relevant performance/showreel or technical experience.

Please 𝘁𝗮𝗴 & 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 with anyone who might be a great fit for our 2026 season! 🎭✨

05/07/2026

The husband ❤️🩵 my rock! I’m nothing without him! Here’s my Andy! Xx

04/07/2026

Cooooweeeee to all the Manchester folk ... this show has its final 2 performances today! GO SEE IT! It's bloomin' fabulous! You'll not only be supporting the local arts but also the wonderful Maggie's Manchester !
x x x x x x

13/06/2026

I may be able to reveal something exciting very soon

28/04/2026

🐥✨ SPOTLIGHT ON MY ‘𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗚𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘’ SCRIPT ✨🥚
Available to licence now!

Looking for a pantomime bursting with spectacle, comedy and a story with real heart beneath the feathers? My 'Mother Goose' delivers a bold, magical journey packed with big laughs, bigger characters, and a classic tale of temptation, transformation and what really matters.

Expect:
✨ A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud script full of panto chaos
✨ A larger-than-life dame chasing dreams of fame and fortune
✨ A glamorous, scene-stealing villainess with a travelling talent show twist
✨ A fabulous golden-egg-laying goose with star quality 🥚
✨ Classic panto traditions with a confident, modern edge
✨ Flexibility for companies to stage with imagination and flair

From a quirky village to magical lakes and an adventure to high-in-the-clouds, this Mother Goose is… bold, cheeky, heartfelt, and packed with sparkle.

🎭 Whether you’re planning your next pantomime or just exploring options, this script delivers unforgettable characters, big moments, and a story that balances laugh-out-loud comedy with genuine heart.

👉 Take a look at my Mother Goose here:
https://damebarrybentley.co.uk/script/mother-goose/
Other titles also available 😉

17/04/2026

✨🌹 SPOTLIGHT ON MY ‘𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗬 & 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧’ SCRIPT 🌹✨
Available to licence now!

Looking for a magical, high-impact pantomime that blends romance, comedy and theatrical spectacle? My 'Beauty & The Beast' tells the timeless tale with bold characters, big laughs and a rich, enchanted world your audiences will fall in love with.

Expect:
✨ A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud script with heart and humour
✨ A stunning central story
✨ A glamorous, scene-stealing drag villainess
✨ A larger-than-life dame full of chaos and crowd connection
✨ Spectacle moments and magical surprises
✨ Classic panto traditions with a confident, modern edge
✨ Flexibility for societies to stage with confidence

From a bustling village near Paris to an eerie, enchanted castle alive with magic, this Beauty & The Beast is bold, funny, cheeky, and full of theatrical wonder!

🎭 Whether you’re planning your next pantomime or just exploring options, this script delivers - balancing big characters and laughs with a story full of genuine heart.

👉 Take a look at my 'Beauty & The Beast' here:
https://damebarrybentley.co.uk/script/beauty-the-beast/
Other titles also available 😉

12/04/2026

Easter panto! … ‘cos why not! 😉

2 songs from Pippin along with ABBA, Hairspray, Friends theme plus Golden & Hot To Go still featuring strong!

12/04/2026

🐱✨ SPOTLIGHT ON MY ‘𝗗𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗪𝗛𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗧𝗢𝗡’ SCRIPT ✨🐱
Available to licence now!

Looking for a pantomime packed with adventure, comedy and classic rags-to-riches storytelling? My Dick Whittington brings this much-loved tale to life with big characters, bold humour and a fresh, modern energy.

Expect:
✨ A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud script full of panto fun
✨ A heroic journey with heart, humour and plenty of surprises
✨ A fabulous feline sidekick stealing scenes along the way 🐾
✨ Larger-than-life villain and deliciously daft comedy
✨ Classic panto traditions with a vibrant, modern twist
✨ Flexibility to stage with confidence

From London streets to high-seas adventure, this is Dick Whittington as it should be… colourful, chaotic, and bursting with theatrical magic.

🎭 Whether you’re planning your next pantomime or just exploring options, this script delivers big moments, strong characters, and a story audiences will love from start to finish.

👉 Take a look at my Dick Whittington here:
https://damebarrybentley.co.uk/script/dick-whittington/
Other titles also available 😉

02/04/2026

New wig 1 and she’s PINK

🎀🦩Under construction 💗💅🏽