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Pandemonium (a Greek Myth-adventure)

Full-Length Musical, Comedy  /  4w, 7m, 10any gender (youth)

Book and lyrics by Jenifer Toksvig
Music by David Perkins

The perfect show for flexible casting with roles for as many actors as needed.

Welcome to Ancient Greece and the wedding of Pandora and Epimetheus! This mythical, fun-packed 90-minute musical adventure, from the authors of the successful Shake, Ripple & Roll, should prove an excellent choice for drama groups of all ages.

Pandemonium (a Greek Myth-adventure)

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 7m, 10any gender (youth)
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Fantasy, Adventure, Adaptation (Literature), Theatre for Young Audiences, Fable/Folktale
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences, Children (Age 6-10), Pre-Teen (Age 11-13), Teen (Age 14-18)
Pandemonium (a Greek Myth-adventure)

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Summary

Welcome to Ancient Greece and the wedding of Pandora and Epimetheus! Pandora’s a gift from Zeus, the king of the gods. A strange box appears amongst the wedding presents, and curiosity compels Pandora to open it. All manner of evil is released into the world! She grabs the box and runs away. This wasn’t part of Zeus's plan! Follow the gods, goddesses, nymphs and mortals in their mad race to find Pandora and the box.

This mythical, fun-packed musical adventure, from the authors of the successful Shake, Ripple & Roll, runs approximately one-and-a-half hours, plus interval. The Greek chorus can involve a cast as large as required. With an exciting upbeat score and copious staging and author’s notes, this musical should prove an excellent choice for drama groups of all ages.

History
Pandemonium (a Greek Myth-adventure) was first performed at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, UK on 28th June 2001.
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Performing Groups

ZEUS* (m)
HERA* (f)
EROS* (m/f)
PANDORA* (f)
HADES* (m)
DAEDALUS* (m)
ICARUS* (m)
ORPHEUS* (m)
EURYDICE* (f)
KING MIDAS* (m)
DIONYSUS* (m/f)
NARCISSUS* (m)
ECHO* (f)
THESEUS, PERSEUS & ODYSSEUS* (m/f)
HERMES* (m/f)
CHARON* (m/f)
CAB DRIVER* (m/f)
2 DAIMONS* (m/f)

GREEK CHORUS

*Could be played by older children or adults

LARGE CAST

  • Time Period Greek/Roman/Biblical
  • Setting

    Ancient Greece.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes, Fantasy Costumes, Period Costumes
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Media

“An extraordinary assimilation of styles and influences: expressionism, morality, fairy tale, bureaucratic satire, political nightmare.” – The Guardian

“A simple and brilliantly told narrative with bouncy, jolly music and lyrics… The quality of the songs, with their precise lyrics and mixture of popular styles, reminded me of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and you know how popular that show became.” – Daily Mail

Music

Song Samples

Swing!
Pandemonium!
You’re the Only One Who’s King
Stop!
Say That You Love Me
Gold Fever
Keep the Faith

Prologue

“The Prayer” – Greek Chorus

Act I

1. “Swing!” – Full Company
1a-f. “Introductions” – Instrumental
1g-i. “Fanfares” – Instrumental
2. “Pandemonium!” – Zeus & Full Company
2a-g. “Evil Musical Stings” – Instrumental
3. “Curiosity Will Do That to Ya” – Greek Chorus
4. “The Box Speaks #1” – Greek Chorus
5. “Look at Young Icarus Fly!” – Daedalus, Icarus, Characters & Greek Chorus
5a. “Scene Change and Underscore” – Instrumental
5b. “Charon” – Instrumental
6. “Pride Will Do That to Ya” – Greek Chorus
7. “Moving On” – Pandora & Greek Chorus
7a. “Scene Change” – Instrumental
8. “You're the Only One Who’s King!” – Eros & Zeus
8a. “You're the Only One Who’s King! (Encore #1)”– Eros & Zeus
8b. “You're the Only One Who’s King! (Encore #2)”– Eros & Zeus
8c. “Scene Change” – Instrumental
8d. “Charon” – Instrumental
9. “Pestilence Will Do That to Ya” – Greek Chorus
9a. “Hera’s Spell” – Instrumental
9b. “Scene Change” – Instrumental
10. “Wildest Dreams” – Epimetheus, Pandora & Greek Chorus
11. “The Box Speaks #2” – Greek Chorus
11a. “Wildest Dreams (Reprise #1)” – Epimetheus

Act II

12. “Entr’acte” – Instrumental
13. “How?” – Orpheus & Greek Chorus
14. “Doubt Will Do That to Ya” – Greek Chorus
15. “Stop!” – Hera & Heroes
15a. “Scene Change” – Instrumental
16. “Say That You Love Me” – Narcissus, Echo & Greek Chorus
17. “Vanity Will Do That to Ya” – Greek Chorus
17a-c. “Dionysus’ Spells” – Instrumental
18. “Gold Fever” – Midas & Greek Chorus
19. “Greed Will Do That to Ya” – Greek Chorus
20. “The It-Takes-Two-to-Tango Tango” – Hades & Zeus
20a. “Scene Change” – Instrumental
21. “The Box Speaks #3” – Greek Chorus
22. “The Battle” – Instrumental
23. “Wildest Dreams (Reprise #2)” – Epimetheus & Pandora
24. “The Box Speaks #4” – Greek Chorus
25. “Some Day…” – Characters & Greek Chorus
25a. “The Battle (Reprise)” – Instrumental
26. “Lullaby” – Heroes
26a. “Exit of Monsters” – Instrumental
27. “Keep the Faith!” – Full Company
27a. “Calls” – Instrumental
28. “Keep the Faith! (Reprise)” – Full Company
28a. “Exit Music” – Instrumental

  • Musical Style Classic Broadway, Pop/Rock
  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size Small/Combo
  • Chorus Size Large

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Authors

David Perkins

David Perkins
David Perkins works as a composer, pianist, MD and music arranger. His specialization is writing and collaborating on musicals for the youth/schools market and shows aimed at young/family-orientated audiences. Published works include Shake Ripple & Roll, Pandemonium! (a Greek ...
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Jenifer Toksvig

Jenifer Toksvig
Jenifer Toksvig writes musical theatre for storytellers of all ages. With composer David Perkins, she has written several shows for young people to perform, including The Curious Quest for the Sandman's Sand, Skool & Crossbones, Shake, Ripple & Roll, Pandemonium (a Greek Myth ...
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