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Mark Chatterton

MARK CHATTERTON

  (1951 - )
Nationality:    British
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Literary Agent:    Alan Brodie Representation Ltd  

Sarah A Nixon and Mark Chatterton are the writing team behind the Liverpool Everyman Theatre's perennial hit The Rock n' Roll Panto. They began their panto career with CINDERELLA for Oldham Coliseum, which broke all box office records, saving the theatre from closure, and since then have written high-energy, modern pantomimes for The Everyman, Derby Playhouse, Wakefield Theatre Royal and others. 2014's LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD was the latest in a long list of popular panto titles including ALADDDIN! A WOK N' ROLL PANTO!, CINDERELLA! MOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE!, DICK WHITTINGTON! GREAT BALLS OF FUR!, SLEEPING CUTIE! WAKE UP LITTLE SNOOZY! and MOTHER GOOSE! SHAKE, WADDLE AND ROLL! They also wrote THE TWEE MUSKETEERS! A ROCK & ROLL CAPER! (where the Rock n' Roll Fairies meet the Dumas classic) for Central School of Speech and Drama and are also working on a fairy-free version of the Musketeers. Current commissions include RAPUNZEL! HAIRWAY TO HEAVEN! for Everyman Theatre and RED, THE WOLF SLAYER! A DARK AND DISTURBING TAIL! for Central School of Speech and Drama.

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         Aladdin - It's Raining Zen!         Aladdin - The Wok 'n' Roll Panto!         Cinderella - The Rock 'n' Roll Panto         Dick Whittington         Dick Whittington - Now That's What I Call Meowsic!         Ham         Jack and the Beanstalk - These Shoots are Made for Walking         Mother Goose         Rapunzel Rock'n'Roll Panto         Sleeping Beauty         Wish, The

Aladdin - It's Raining Zen!

Synopsis:
The Pantomime story of Aladdin and the magic lamp. Widow Twankey, her no-good son Wishee Washee and the Chinese laundry usually provide the slapstick. The biggest, brightest and most magical rock 'n' roll panto in the universe! It's the Rock ?n' Roll tale of a lad called Aladdin, Whose favourite pastime was going out a gaddin'! But when accused of a crime he hadn't committed, He broke into the Palace, to be acquitted. Not amused, the Empress screamed at our champ. . . "Off with your head, or find me my lamp!" Aladdin weighed it up and went with the latter, He didn't much fancy his head on a platter! So he set off straight away to seek that which he sought, A rusty old lamp, well that's what he thought. . . Come on down to the rave in a cave, Show us your moves and dare to be brave! It's funky, it's frothy, it's groovy and cool, But don't forget. . . better bring yer cagoule! It's gonna be wet, there'll be splashes and splishes, What would you do. . . if you had three wishes?!

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written by Sarah A Nixon and Mark Chatterton

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Aladdin - The Wok 'n' Roll Panto!

Synopsis:
When our young hero Aladdin unwittingly sets eyes upon a beautiful Princess, the adventure of a lifetime begins! An adventure taking him to forbidden places, mysterious worlds and way beyond his wildest dreams. Can Aladdin save the Universe from the evil schemings of a dark despicable magician? With your help. . .perhaps he can. . .

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written by Sarah A Nixon and Mark Chatterton

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pantomime

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Male:  4            Female:  3            Other:  -

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Cinderella - The Rock 'n' Roll Panto

Synopsis:
there are those who find this hard to conceive But magic does come to those who believe. . .and so it was for Cinderella, Who slept by the fire in a dark, dank cellar. In rags she was forced to sweep the cold floor, With her dreams for comfort and nothing more. She'd been left in the clutches of a cruel stepmother, Whose vile jealous rage was like no other. She had two stepsisters, a masculine pair, One was clean shaven, the other had hair! the troublesome trio will break her heart, Unless you get down to play your part! Scream and shout, let it all hang out! If these are the things you care about!! are you a man or are you a scouse? 'cause the everyman panto gonna rock the Playhouse!! So pull up your bellbottoms, pack an umbrella! Party on down . . .it's CINDeReLLa!!!!!

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written by Mark Chatterton And Sarah A Nixon

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rock 'n' roll pantomime

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Dick Whittington

Synopsis:
Pantomime about a boy and his cat who set off to London to make their fortune - usually with Dick's Brother (Idle Jack) and mother - there they usually meet Baron Fitzwarren and sail away to seek treasure. In some versions King Rat goes with them to steal the treasure, in others they reach a land infested with rats where they haven't heard of cats and Dick does a deal, returning home rich he becomes Lord Mayor of London. Based extremely loosely on a real person (Richard Whittington, 1350 to 1423), there is a statue of the cat outside the Whittington Hospital in North London where Dick is supposed to have heard the bells say "Turn again Whittington, Lord Mayor of London" as he trudged away from the city. First recorded panto on this theme was in 1814.

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written by Sarah A Nixon and Mark Chatterton

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Dick Whittington - Now That's What I Call Meowsic!

Synopsis:
Dig out your platforms, bouffant your hair, Swing your bellbottoms, Dick must be Lord Mayor! The Beat is throbbing, the drums are drumming, Hold on tight, Dick Whittington is coming!!!!!!!! The rock ?n' roll panto returns this November with another large slice of Christmas pudding-sized fun and frolics. Husband and wife team Sarah Nixon and Mark Chatterton have done it again and written a unique panto you can shake, rattle and roll in the aisles to as you follow Dick and his cat set off for the ancient city paved with gold. The rock ?n' roll panto is always a great night out for all the whole family. With music, dancing and lots of cheeky laughs there's something for everyone.

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Ham

Synopsis:
A play with music. Paul's as keen as mustard! It's his first day in his first proper job and at Broadbents the butchers, 'succulence seeps from every slice'. But behind the counter passions boil as Bob and Carol, Jay and Paul collide. What are the dreams that a butcher dreams? What nightmares lurk in the freezer? As the tension mounts and the knives come out Paul can't help but wonder - is he cut out for the butcher's life?

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Derby Playhouse Studio     1994

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Jack and the Beanstalk - These Shoots are Made for Walking

Synopsis:
Jack, a dim boy, sells the family's cow, their last remaining possession, for some 'magic beans', his mother is furious and throws them out of the window. Next morning there is a magic beanstalk, which Jack climbs to the land of the giant. There he rescues the love interest, and the goose that lays the golden eggs and runs away as the giant returns booming 'fee, fie, foe, fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman!' and occasionally 'Be he alive or be he dead I'll grind his bones to make my bread' depending on how bloodthirsty the panto is! As the giant follows Jack down the beanstalk Jack grabs an axe and chops it down thus killing the him. The rock 'n' roll panto

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written by Sarah A Nixon and Mark Chatterton

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Mother Goose

Synopsis:
Traditional British pantomime about a woman whose greed gets the better of her. The story joins the quaint old village of Liverdale on the eve of the celebrations for Luminations day. Newcomers Ma Goose and her son Archie are having a whale of a time preparing for the festivities. But alas. . .this is no ordinary place, for the village holds a dark and terrible secret. As the clock strikes an event unfolds that will change their lives forever. Mother Goose only has 24 hours to save the Universe and with the audience's help, she might just do it!

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written by Sarah A Nixon and Mark Chatterton

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Rapunzel Rock'n'Roll Panto

Synopsis:
Rapunzel is Sarah Nixon and Mark Chatterton's 15th Rock n' roll panto for Liverpool Everyman, and it hits the spot again with their irreverent treatment of a traditional tale. They have created a raucous romp referencing the original story very loosely, while their cunningly balanced text includes some wickedly subtle humour to keep both adults and children laughing. - The Stage

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rock 'n' roll pantomime

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Sleeping Beauty

Synopsis:
the rock and roll version

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written by Mark Chatterton And Sarah Nixon

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Wish, The

Synopsis:
there are many who find it hard to conceive, That wishes come true for those who believe So it was for Willow and Flynn Who's magical journey is about to begin By planting a seed they released a spell, Never believing it would ever end well From a planted seed, a tree may grow It's the same with wishes. . .that the fairies sow. there'll be boppin' and hoppin' and plenty of laughter. . .And if you're lucky a happy ever after! So pull on your bell bottoms, shorten your frock And make sure you're home by 12 o'clock!

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written by Mark Chatterton And Sarah Nixon

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Royal Central School Of Speech And Drama, London     12 Jun 2013

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Genre:
rock 'n' roll fairy tale

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