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Sleepy Hollow The Pantomime

Written by Adam G Smith

The worlds first Sleepy Hollow Pantomime Script! - When newcomer Ichabod Crane arrives in the spooky village of Sleepy Hollow as the new schoolteacher, he quickly discovers that not all is what it seems — especially with the draconian former teacher Mr Snudge still looming large, and a class of mischievous children determined to test him at every turn. As Ichabod struggles to win over his pupils and survive village life, rumours of the terrifying Headless Horseman begin to spread. Adding sparkle and chaos is the flamboyant Widow Crumpet and her two sons, Spanner and Sprocket, who keep everyone on their toes. This Sleepy Hollow panto script is packed with modern references, witty jokes, and plenty of audience participation, Ichabod must find his courage, outwit the villainous Brom Bones, and uncover the truth before Sleepy Hollow is spooked forever.


Running Time - 1 Hours 50mins
Principal Cast Size - 14 

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Cast 

•    Ichabod Crane - A relatively shy but good-hearted young man.
•    Headmaster Mortimer Snudge - Old and draconian schoolmaster who believes in discipline and despises the laughter of children
•    Widow Crumpet - [Big-hearted, big-wigged, and bold; runs the school kitchens
•    Spanner - Widow Crumpet’s silly & mischievous son.
•    Sprocket - Widow Crumpet’s Silly & mischievous son. 
•    Katrina Van Tassel - The sheltered Baron’s daughter. 
•    Brom Bones – Macho local who is bold a brash! 
•    Noah –A local orphan who is tasked to look after Ichabod’s needs whilst at Sleepy Hollow. Eager-to-please young man. 
•    Baron Van Tassel - Katrina’s wealthy and frazzled father.
•    The Headless Horseman - A real and terrifying ghost
•    Irving – [Leader of mischievous school children group. 
•    Rudy – Child.
•    Hattie – Child.
•    Nelly - Child. 
•    Radio Voices x 3 – Cook, Fitness & Gardener 
Various small scripted ensemble roles
 

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Script Sample 

Katrina: Headmaster there you are, I believe the new teacher is arriving today. Shall I fetch the protective salt, or are we welcoming him properly?

Widow Crumpet: I think it best for him to sink or swim to be honest.

Katrina: Do we know much about him?

Mr Snudge: No, nothing, all I know was that the district school superior said that he was young and from……The city [with disgust].

Katrina: Oooh from the city, how exciting!

Mr Snudge: Katrina Van Tassel! You must control yourself young lady, there is no need for a woman’s shrillness here.

Widow Crumpet: Maybe there is room for woman’s fist to knock you out.

Mr Snudge: What was that?

Widow Crumpet: Nothing Mr Snudge! Oh yes, he should be here any—

DRAMATIC ENTRANCE. Ichabod Crane enters looking slightly dishevelled, carrying his case and a collection of books.

Katrina: Do you think that his him?

Widow Crumpet: Well I hope so, or this first scene is dragging.

Ichabod: Ah hello there, is this Sleepy Hollow?

Katrina: It is, welcome!

Ichabod: Ah then this is the right place, allow me to erm…introduce myself. I am..

Snudge: Ichabod Crane!

Ichabod: Ah yes, you have been expecting me?

Snudge: We have been expecting you for the last 3 hours Mr Crane!

Ichabod: Ah I see, well the coach driver did travel rather cautiously through the forest.

Widow Crumpet: Yes, and who can blame him.

Ichabod: What?

Katrina: Oh nothing! Widow Crumpet, you will scare him away ha-ha. And look hes so young…and handsome.

Snudge: I am Mr Mortimer Snudge! The headteacher of the schoolhouse here in Sleepy Hollow!

Ichabod: Ah pleased to meet you Mr Fudge.

Mr Snudge: Snudge!

Ichabod: Oh sorry. My mistake.

He stands. Thunder rumbles. A crow squawks and Ichabod jumps.

Ichabod: Ahh!

Mr Snudge: [sighs] Well. He won’t last a fortnight.

Widow Crumpet: Oh, don’t be so quick to judge, Snudge. Where have you come from Mr Crane?

Ichabod: Oh, I have come all the way from the City.

Snudge makes vom noise.

Katrina: [clapping her hands, delighted] Oooh, how sophisticated! I bet you have all the mods cons, lamplighters, indoor plumbing….[sighs]…. Air fryers!

Ichabod: Indeed! And buildings that scrape the very skies!

Katrina: Oh, my how I would love to see that.

Ichabod: And erm…Who are you miss?

Katrina: Oh, I forgot to say didn’t I, how silly of me hahaha [over the top laugh]. My name is Katrina…Katrina Van Tassel.

Thunder again. The crow swoops low. Ichabod yelps and hides behind Katrina

Ichabod: Ah!

Mr Snudge: Pathetic. A grown man afraid of birds.

Ichabod: That was no ordinary bird! I have studied omens, sir, and I can assure you that was a harbinger of—

Widow Crumpet: [interrupts] —trouble, doom, disaster, death? Oh, you’ll fit in here beautifully. My name is Widow Crumpet, I am the cook at the school.

Ichabod: Please to meet you Widow Crumpet.

Katrina: [Towards Mr Snudge] Isn’t he wonderful?

Mr Snudge: Hmph. Wonderful. He’ll run screaming the first time he hears the Horseman ride.

Ichabod: …Horseman?

Katrina: Don’t tease him, Mr Snudge. He looks pale as buttermilk. Poor Ichabod I bet you are so tired from the traveling.

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