Books by Paul Reakes

Little Bo-Peep looks after Fanny Fairacre's flock of sheep on Fairacre Farm. The malevolent Lady Sneering is jealous of her relationship with Fanny's son Freddie, so she instructs evil magician Mefisto - from Cindy Sparkle's travelling show - to make the pretty shepherdess disappear.

Paul Reakes'' pantomimes include many original twists to the familiar stories, with plenty of audience participation. They can be staged as simply or as elaborately as desired.|Large flexible cast

Paul Reakes' pantomimes include many original twists to the familiar stories, with plenty of audience participation. They can be staged as simply or as elaborately as desired.Large flexible cast

When Jack, the naughtiest boy in Dame Dimwit's school, puts his thumb in a pie and pulls out the prize jewel in the royal treasure, everyone assumes he has stolen it. Only Jack knows that the real thief is the wicked Lord Chamberlain, Graball, who is planning to steal the rest of the treasure with the help of Vasaleno's gypsies. In true pantomime tradition, Jack manages to prove his innocence, the badies are out witted and all ends happily. This pantomime offers opportunities for elaborate staging or it can be produced simply.Large flexible cast

When the sinister Baron Bluebeard sees the lovely Flora Rockbottom he only has one thought - he wants to marry her. However, his intentions are far from honourable. It is up to her sweetheart Robin Reliant to rescue her, along with all Bluebeard's previous wives.

A taut thriller which begins when Trevor Wyatt lets a girl in to his house who says she has been the victim of an attack by a lorry driver. But that's nothing compared to what follows - petty larceny, manslaughter, bogus policemen and a devilishly elaborate form of blackmail.

Lydia and her boyfriend Marcus rehearse the murder of Theo, Lydia's husband, which they are to commit that evening. When the victim and "perfect witness" arrive all goes according to plan except that Marcus kills Lydia. A ghastly mistake - or are there some deviations from the original plot? In reality Marcus is Theo's boyfriend and Lydia the intended victim all along.2 women, 2 men

A hungry giant is advancing upon the Royal Kingdom, and his evil henchman Slither Slugslime has forced the citizens to give up all their food to satisfy his appetite. Only Tom Thumb, the King's head gardener, will stand up to him, but as punishment Slugslime casts a spell that shrinks him - to the size of a thumb.

There is trouble brewing at Camelot! Paul Reakes' pantomime "Camelot" is a world of magical adventure - an Arthurian tale with a twist.

Paul Reakes' pantomimes include many original twists to the familiar stories, with plenty of audience participation. They can be staged as simply or as elaborately as desired.Large flexible cast

12 Principals (1 boy). Chorus. Various simple settings A highly entertaining retelling of the well-known nursery rhyme.

Paul Reakes' pantomimes include many original twists to the familiar stories, with plenty of audience participation. They can be staged as simply or as elaborately as desired. Choice of music is left to the director.Large flexible cast

It's the day of the grand fete in Merrydale, and Willard "Wiggles" Wigglesworth has brought his hot air balloon along to give rides to the townsfolk.

Paul Reakes' pantomimes include many original twists to the familiar stories, with plenty of audience participation. They can be staged as simply or as elaborately as desired.Large flexible cast

Cinderella is being forced to carry out every wish of her cruel stepmother and ugly stepsisters, Mattie and Hattie, Prince Charming has left to travel the world and Pantomania is now governed by the selfish Duke of Verruca. However, upon learning of his father's death, the Prince returns to take on his duty as king, but there is one problem.

Septica, an evil sorceress, has left her magic shoes with the Elf Cobbler for mending and, as they are her only comfortable pair, she is far from pleased when pretty Goody Coddle appears wearing them. Here, Septica's revenge, and the wishes Goody makes while wearing the magic shoes, set in train a series of hilarious events.

A pantomime that opens with the Bad Luck Fairy, Jinxit, about to hire Humpty Dumpty as her evil assistant. We are transported many years hence to a typical British seaside, and there is plenty of opportunity for fun and games, mistaken identities and slapstick humour, as Patsy Putumup falls for Captain Vince Valiant.

Paul Reakes' pantomimes include many original twists to the familiar stories, with plenty of audience participation. They can be staged as simply or as elaborately as desired.Large flexible cast

Paul Reakes' pantomimes include many original twists to the familiar stories, with plenty of audience participation. They can be staged as simply or as elaborately as desired.3 women, 9 men