Dame Barry Bentley

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A northern pantomime dame, writer & director.

2025 season: writing and playing Judy Goose in 'MOTHER GOOSE' being staged at the Z-ARTS Theatre, Manchester and playing Widow Twankey in 'ALADDIN' at the Stockport Plaza

πŸ₯✨ SPOTLIGHT ON MY β€˜π— π—’π—§π—›π—˜π—₯ π—šπ—’π—’π—¦π—˜β€™ SCRIPT ✨πŸ₯šAvailable to licence now!Looking for a pantomime bursting with spectacle, com...
28/04/2026

πŸ₯✨ SPOTLIGHT ON MY β€˜π— π—’π—§π—›π—˜π—₯ π—šπ—’π—’π—¦π—˜β€™ SCRIPT ✨πŸ₯š
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 πŸ₯š
✨ 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.

πŸ‘‰ Take a look at my Mother Goose here:
https://damebarrybentley.co.uk/script/mother-goose/
Other titles also available πŸ˜‰

✨🌹 SPOTLIGHT ON MY β€˜π—•π—˜π—”π—¨π—§π—¬ & π—§π—›π—˜ π—•π—˜π—”π—¦π—§β€™ SCRIPT 🌹✨Available to licence now!Looking for a magical, high-impact pantomime t...
17/04/2026

✨🌹 SPOTLIGHT ON MY β€˜π—•π—˜π—”π—¨π—§π—¬ & π—§π—›π—˜ π—•π—˜π—”π—¦π—§β€™ 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.

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

Easter panto! … β€˜cos why not! πŸ˜‰2 songs from Pippin along with ABBA, Hairspray, Friends theme plus Golden & Hot To Go sti...
12/04/2026

Easter panto! … β€˜cos why not! πŸ˜‰

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

🐱✨ SPOTLIGHT ON MY β€˜π——π—œπ—–π—ž π—ͺπ—›π—œπ—§π—§π—œπ—‘π—šπ—§π—’π—‘β€™ SCRIPT ✨🐱Available to licence now!Looking for a pantomime packed with adventure, c...
12/04/2026

🐱✨ SPOTLIGHT ON MY β€˜π——π—œπ—–π—ž π—ͺπ—›π—œπ—§π—§π—œπ—‘π—šπ—§π—’π—‘β€™ 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.

πŸ‘‰ Take a look at my Dick Whittington here:
https://damebarrybentley.co.uk/script/dick-whittington/
Other titles also available πŸ˜‰

New wig 1 and she’s PINKπŸŽ€πŸ¦©Under construction πŸ’—πŸ’…πŸ½
02/04/2026

New wig 1 and she’s PINK

πŸŽ€πŸ¦©Under construction πŸ’—πŸ’…πŸ½

❄️ SPOTLIGHT ON MY β€˜π—¦π—‘π—’π—ͺ π—ͺπ—›π—œπ—§π—˜β€™ SCRIPT πŸŽπŸ‘‘Available to licence now!Looking for a bold, magical pantomime packed with come...
31/03/2026

❄️ SPOTLIGHT ON MY β€˜π—¦π—‘π—’π—ͺ π—ͺπ—›π—œπ—§π—˜β€™ SCRIPT πŸŽπŸ‘‘
Available to licence now!

Looking for a bold, magical pantomime packed with comedy, surprises and unforgettable characters? My Snow White takes the classic fairy-tale and gives it a fresh, modern twist… with plenty of sparkle and mischief along the way.

Expect:
✨ A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud script
✨ A larger-than-life villain with plenty of bite
✨ Fresh twists and added depth to a familiar story
✨ Classic panto traditions with a modern edge
✨ Flexibility for societies to stage with confidence

🎭 Whether you’re planning your next pantomime or just exploring options, this SNOW WHITE delivers big characters, big laughs, and a story that keeps audiences hooked from start to finish.

πŸ‘‰ Take a look at my Snow White here:
https://damebarrybentley.co.uk/script/snow-white/
Other titles also available πŸ˜‰

🏹 SPOTLIGHT ON MY β€˜π—₯π—’π—•π—œπ—‘ 𝗛𝗒𝗒𝗗’ SCRIPT🎯Available to licence now! Looking for a high-energy, modern pantomime that deliver...
27/03/2026

🏹 SPOTLIGHT ON MY β€˜π—₯π—’π—•π—œπ—‘ 𝗛𝗒𝗒𝗗’ SCRIPT🎯

Available to licence now!

Looking for a high-energy, modern pantomime that delivers big laughs and bold characters? My Robin Hood script brings the legendary outlaw tale packed with comedy, heart and pure panto perfection.

Expect:
✨ A fast-paced, laugh-out-loud script built for today’s audiences
✨ Strong, memorable characters performers can get their teeth into
✨ Classic panto traditions with a fresh, modern twist
✨ Flexibility for societies to stage!

This is Robin Hood as it ought to be… heroic, cheeky, and just the right side of outrageous.
The legend of Robin Hood has always been about standing up, making noise, and having a bit of fun along the way… and that spirit runs right through the script. Feel free to have a nosy… there’s song suggestions, staging guidance, and much more for all of my available scripts.

🎭 Whether you’re planning your next pantomime or just exploring options, this ROBIN HOOD plays big and lands brilliantly with audiences🌳

πŸ‘‰ Take a look at my Robin Hood here:
https://damebarrybentley.co.uk/script/robin-hood/
other titles also availableπŸ˜‰

17/03/2026

βœ¨πŸ“£My brand new website is now LIVE! 🎭✨

It celebrates my natural habitat (as a pantomime Dame) and it’s also now the home of my pantomime scripts too... which are available to licence via the site!

If you’re part of a group who's planning their next panto, you’ll find production guides, script samples, song suggestions and licensing info for my panto scripts on my site, the collection of scripts will only keep growing… 'The Little Mermaid' will be splashing ashore very soon too! πŸ§œβ€β™€οΈ

So pop the kettle on, have a little poke around the site and if you know of any theatre folk looking for their next pantomime script… don't be shy in sending them my way!

🌐 https://www.damebarrybentley.co.uk/

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They said pantomime dames must never wear black…Ooh she’s a rebel. Rules? Pfft!
08/03/2026

They said pantomime dames must never wear black…

Ooh she’s a rebel. Rules? Pfft!

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