A Very Inappropriate Panto Parody
A Very Inappropriate Panto Parody at The Stevenage Lytton Theatre
AUDITION INFO – A VERY INAPPROPRIATE PANTO PARODY
It’s an adults-only panto, the Lytton Theatre needs saving, and somewhere in the front row is a man who doesn’t yet know he’s about to marry the Dame. Expect strong language, filthy innuendo, physical comedy and plenty of audience interaction.
The Narrator, Villain, Henchperson and both Double Act roles can be played by men or women. All other roles are for women.
HERO – Woman
A pencil moustache is all it takes for our heroine to pass herself off as a man and land the leading role. She knows exactly what to do with a sword in a stone and has absolutely no idea how to explain herself to the Stevenage police. A physical comedy lead with swagger, innocence and a scripted kiss with Fanny.
urned local politician, the Dame wants to demolish the Lytton Theatre and bag herself a husband from the audience. A part for someone who loves a good boo, can flirt with the front row and knows when to let the audience see the woman beneath the bravado.
FANNY – Woman
Fanny wants a part in a show, a bit of romance and somebody who can say her name with a straight face. When Hero gets locked up, Fanny is the one who picks the lock. Warm, cheeky and resourceful, with a scripted kiss with Hero.
SIDEKICK – Woman
Hero’s best friend is fed up with doing the legwork while somebody else gets the applause. She wants some credit and one glorious mic-drop moment. A great part for someone who can get a laugh just by letting the audience see what she thinks of Hero’s latest plan.
NARRATOR / PRE-SHOW VOICEOVER – Man or woman
Armed with the storybook, the Narrator reckons they’ve got the whole evening under control. Then the audience answers back, the scenery misbehaves and Richard Petch tries to do a magic trick. Needs dry wit, clear storytelling and the confidence to handle a shout nobody’s rehearsed.
THE FAIRY / TINKY BALLS – Woman
Tinky’s magic is fading, her fairy tail is disappearing and she still finds time to tell everyone exactly what she gets up to with her wand. A gloriously filthy comic role with a genuinely heroic moment.
FAIRY GODFATHER – Woman/Man playing a male character
A pinstriped mob boss in fairy wings who takes over magic class and makes Hero an offer she can’t refuse. The more seriously he takes himself, the funnier he is. Ideal for someone who can make “class dismissed” sound like a threat.
HENCHPERSON – Man or woman
The Villain’s long-suffering employee has a terrible habit of spotting holes in the boss’s plans and saying so out loud. Expect chases, falls and several opportunities to give the most unnecessarily dramatic death scene of the evening.
DOUBLE ACT – Two performers, each role open to a man or woman
The same two actors play the Ugly Step Siblings, the Politicians, the Police Officers and Fanny’s Friends. One minute you’re bullying Hero, the next you’re arresting her. Quick changes, synchronised high fives and plenty of chances to make your scene partner look funny.
JACK – Woman playing a male character
An opening cameo. Jack auditions for the leading role with a magic bean and an inflated opinion of what he can do with it. A visual gag for someone who enjoys playing straight to the crowd.
Auditions
Monday 23rd Nov 2026 at 7:45pm