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Eric Fowler

ERIC FOWLER

  
Nationality:    English
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Eric caught the Theatre bug as a singer at the age of seven and happily has never recovered. It has given him a fascinating and rewarding life. evacuated to South Wales in World War II, he toured with a children's accordion band and on return home won a talent contest and became an amateur actor, then a play director and entertainment organizer during R.A.F. national service. He entered show business as an assistant manager with the Golders Green Hippodrome company, moved on as a relief manager for the London essoldo Cinema Circuit before managerial posts at Hinckley and Ryde's Commodore Theatre where he also directed plays. Moving into local government in 1962 as deputy entertainment officer for the borough of Watford, he progressed to major managerial posts at Camberley (Civic Theatre), aldershot (Princes Theatre) and Slough (Fulcrum entertainment Centre) where he engaged many national and international artists, becoming chairman and then president of the Civic entertainment Officer's association and was awarded a rose bowl at the Arts Council for services to the Arts. a founder member of Bushey Operatic Society and founder of Camus Productions, Camberley, eric appeared in dozens of major musicals, was chairman and later president and also worked with several Drama groups and began writing pantomimes and plays, at present totaling 27 titles all published by Jaspers, with a total to 2006 of 225 productions including those in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Bermuda and Ireland. His CinderElla has been produced professionally with eric playing Baron Hardup and he has worked professionally with panto artists such as Tommy Trinder, Harry H. Corbett, Ian Lavender, FrEddie Davies and Valentine Dyall as well as appearing in over 120 T. V. programmes and films alongside actors as diverse as anthony Hopkins and Russ abbott. Having scripted half a dozen shows for associated Performing artists, he also appeared in them, notably the Wireless Years presented at the Players Theatre London and toured Southern england. He has further penned historical plays and written hundreds of press Theatre reviews of amateur and professional productions plus features for the Stage. Other writing has included televised and broadcast children's stories and a successful novel, the Cosmopolitans, a humorous show business tale, a must for all Theatre lovers. Now residing at Worthing and proud of his three professional actress granddaughters, eric is busy giving talks on his life in show business and is always willing to help and encourage Drama groups with pantomime and play productions.

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         Aladdin         Alice In Pantoland         Beauty And the Beast         Braces         Cinderella         Crock Of Gold         Dick Whittington         Eternal Youth         Hansel & Gretel         Jack And Jill In Pantoland         Jack And the Ogre And Queen Of Hearts         Jack the Giant Killer         Old King Cole         Pied Piper Of Hamelin         Prodigy And Other Plays         Puss In Boots         Red Riding Hood         Short List, The         Sleeping Beauty         To the Woods         Two More Short Pantos         When the Applause Stops

Aladdin

Synopsis:
Very popular script with a clearly stated, traditional story-line. Plenty for the chorus to do, and great fun for everyone. Full of great panto 'business'.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   190-2837142

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Genre:
Pantomime - Full Length, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  11

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Alice In Pantoland

Synopsis:
a new comic fantasy where the White Rabbit takes alice to his house to meet his pantomime friends including Mother Hubbard, Sinbad, the Queen of Hearts, the Pied Piper and Jack (from Jack and the Beanstalk). Visiting Robin Hood's camp, the party are captured by the evil sheriff, Sir Guy, who imprisons them thinking they are outlaws in disguise, but they are rescued by Robin with the aid of alf the elf. Throughout the plot alice learns of all the panto traditions and on return home is promised a visit to her first pantomime.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 2008   978-190-6997168

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Pantomime - Full Length, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  11

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Beauty And the Beast

Synopsis:
Moving, traditional pantomime version of this popular fairy tale. Brilliantly funny comedy routines and wonderful characters including; Bodgit the builder and Bertie Boots and many more. a sure-fire winner from this popular writer of pantomime.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   190-283710X

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Pantomime - Full Length, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Braces

Synopsis:
a one-act comedy Drama set in an estate agent's office. a flamboyant amateur Drama director seeking a property carries out an impromptu rehearsal of her current production with some of her cast and the starry eyed estate agent. It ends with a jealous shooting, but there is a twist.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 2006   978-190-5993147

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Genre:
Play - One act, Comedy

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Male:  3            Female:  4            Other:  -

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Cinderella

Synopsis:
a great, traditional pantomime high in comedy, as are all of Eric Fowler's excellent scripts. Two pests of ugly sisters, aphis and Millipede, threaten to spoil the panto for CinderElla when they tear up her ticket for the Palace Ball. Buttons struggles to make life bearable for her, but she is not happy. Help however, from the resident Fairy Queen, is at hand - of course!

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   190-2837401

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Genre:
Pantomime - Full Length, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  8

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Crock Of Gold

Synopsis:
Long awaited - a new script from this leading panto writer. Packed with fun, slapstick, song and dance. the Old Woman who lives in a shoe and her children; Goldilocks, Tommy Tucker and Polly, set off searching for the Crock of Gold, stalked by evil hairdresser, ally Barber. On the way they meet Robinson Crusoe, Sinbad and many others!

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   190-4416659

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Genre:
Pantomime - Full Length, Modern

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  21

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Dick Whittington

Synopsis:
a truly hilarious script that closely follows the traditional story. Lots of fun on the good ship Lollipop, with Captain Cuttle and Sid Scuttle, in Fitzwarren's shop and the Sultan of Morocco's palace, as good fairy, Bow Bells, battles with evil King Rat. an opportunity for a great spectacular 'Under the Sea' ballet.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   190-2837282

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Genre:
Pantomime - Full Length, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  11

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Eternal Youth

Synopsis:
This Drama with a touch of fantasy and comedy spans a period of twenty years in the life of Norman, a shy introverted artistic young man, repressed at childhood by a strict mother. He lives in a world of children's fantasy plays books and cartoons, always seeking eternal youth. Unable to consummate his marriage to an actress, he loses her to a friend and attempts another relationship that ends with her death. He takes in her son who also eventually leaves him to grow old alone. Desperate, he has a vision of the future. . .

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 2007   978-190-5993529

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Genre:
Play - Full Length, Drama

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Male:  5            Female:  3            Other:  -

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Hansel & Gretel

Synopsis:
the gentle Woodcutter is very poor. So Hansel and Gretel, his children, are left in the forest by his not so gentle wife to fend for themselves. Things get even worse when they are 'rescued' by a Witch who plans to fatten them up and eat them. Fortunately a Fairy Queen, assisted by Dame Dotty and a Prince and others are on hand to help in this great fun pantomime.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   1874009791

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Genre:
Pantomime - Full Length, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Jack And Jill In Pantoland

Synopsis:
Jack and Jill go to the well to fetch a pail of water, but find themselves down the well and in the magical world of Pantoland. there they must defeat a wicked abanazar and rescue Beauty from a Beast before they can return home again. Meet plenty of well-known panto characters in a great new script from this established writer.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   190-2837754

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Genre:
Pantomime - Full Length, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  12

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Jack And the Ogre And Queen Of Hearts

Synopsis:
Featuring; Jack and the Ogre (cast 4M 4F) and the Queen of Hearts (cast 8F) two lively one-act pantomimes for those looking for shorter versions of these popular favourites. the scripts come complete with optional music suggestions and full production notes. Flexible scripts for a variety of uses.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   190-2837134

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Genre:
Pantomime - One act, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Male:  4            Female:  4            Other:  -

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Jack the Giant Killer

Synopsis:
a 'Jack and the Beanstalk' sequel. (It worked for 'the Godfather!) Well, there is still his huge, nasty servant to deal with you know, and he wants revenge. and surely you knew that the giant had a big brother? Great new script from this popular pantomime writer.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   190-441608X

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Genre:
Pantomime - Full Length, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  12

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Old King Cole

Synopsis:
all is well in Old King Cole's Nurseryland until the Crooked Man decides to steal the Queen of Hearts magic tart recipe. Meet the Old Woman who lives in a shoe, and her son, Tommy Tucker, plus Mr. Dumpty, Lord Chamberlain, and others who get involved to ensure a happy ending. Splendid business in this panto that takes us even inside Dame Tucker's shoe for a hilarious routine!

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   1874009899

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Genre:
Pantomime - Full Length, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  9

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Pied Piper Of Hamelin

Synopsis:
Splendid 'award winning' panto script which follows the original Browning story closely. Bumbling, self-important Burgomaster cheats the Pied Piper from his well-earned reward for ridding the town of rats. all have to learn the important lesson that 'people should keep their promises'. Lots of good business in this fun panto, before the resident Fairy Queen, Fairy Nuff, ensures a traditional happy ending for all.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   1874009945

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Genre:
Pantomime - Full Length, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  9

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Prodigy And Other Plays

Synopsis:
Three one-act plays for all-women casts. Prodigy, will a young, gifted musician make the family rich? B & B, mysterious happenings at the local 'Bed and Breakfast'. Sunday in the Parlour, women gather in the Vicar's parlour as the First World War ends and receive mixed news.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   190-2837509

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Genre:
Play - One act, Drama

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  4            Other:  -

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Puss In Boots

Synopsis:
Big Mac and Little Slack cheat their brother Jack from his inheritance. But, with the help of Puss, justice is done. Meet Dame Dumpling, Soldier Sam (a dab hand at flower arranging) 'erbert the Ogre, and many more in this hilarious script.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   190-2837207

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Genre:
Pantomime - Full Length, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

Parts:
Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  9

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Red Riding Hood

Synopsis:
Tempting version of this popular story. Squire Squeezum is plagued by a troublesome Wolf, but can his Woodcutters, Chip and Dale, help? Hero Colin finally finds a novel way to tame the Wolf and bring matters to a happy conclusion, winning the Squire's daughter, Polly, along the way. Fine comedy business routines from Dame Trott and Silly Billy.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   1874009848

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Genre:
Pantomime - Full Length, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  -

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Short List, The

Synopsis:
Candidates gather in a waiting room at a town hall for interview as the town's entertainment officer. This comedy not only shows their highly individual characteristics and the friendships that evolve but also exposes some of the absurdities of local government. Will any of them get the job?

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 2006   190-4416756

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Genre:
Play - Full Length, Drama

Parts:
Male:  4            Female:  4            Other:  -

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Sleeping Beauty

Synopsis:
Very funny script that is faithful to the traditional tale. King eggbert and Queen Flora long for a daughter. But upsetting bad fairy Dishonest when baby Princess Rosebud arrives causes much consternation. the baby princess is given the well-known curse.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   190-2837274

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Genre:
Pantomime - Full Length, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  12

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To the Woods

Synopsis:
the local bowls club may not seem the obvious place for too much excitement, but when a newly-won prize trophy vanishes, and a member disappears, presumed murdered, a puzzled police inspector has his work cut out to make sense of it all.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   190-2837851

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Genre:
Play - Full Length, Murder Mystery

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Male:  4            Female:  4            Other:  -

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Two More Short Pantos

Synopsis:
We offer two more lively one-act pantomimes in addition to the earlier 'Two Short Pantos' featured. This time with shorter versions of Puss in Boots and Sleeping Beauty suitable for a variety of uses for adult, youth and school performances. Scripts come complete with full production notes and song suggestions.

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 1998   190-2837916

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Genre:
Pantomime - One act, Fairy Tale (Traditional)

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  9

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When the Applause Stops

Synopsis:
a comedy set in a home for retired entertainers. Maude, an ex-actress and Bessie, an ex-comedienne have to share a room. Totally different types, they frequently fall out, but following a visit from a granddaughter and daughter respectively, relationships improve. But there is a new arrival. . .!

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Jasper Publishing Ltd 2006   190-4416748

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Genre:
Play - One act, Drama

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Male:  -            Female:  5            Other:  -

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