Oliver with a Christmas Twist

Don’t let Covid-19 ruin your school’s Christmas theatre experience this December. On demand digital performance from Searchlight Theatre.



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What happens when you order?

When you place your order, you will receive single login, immediate access to view and download the panto to view in school. You will also receive instructions on how to add more viewers in school if you need to.

Can I pay by invoice or PO? Yes of course! Pre-order today, or contact us to purchase via PO / invoice and we will provide access once the panto is available.

Please email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

A Dickensian Panto for primary schools

A Dickensian Panto suitable for 6 - 86 year olds

We bring the fun of the pantomime to your school, in the form of a sixty minute fun packed professionally filmed presentation. 

Mr Scrooge meets Oliver Twist, and a whole load more of Dickens’ finest and strangest characters. What can Oliver learn from the classic seasonal tale of Scrooge? 

Well, let's find out together, no need to miss out on the traditional pantomime fun we will bring it straight to your school hall or classroom. With some fun follow-up questions and exercises for the teachers included. 

The ideal Primary School Christmas extravaganza. Songs and festive fun added for your enjoyment.


Includes teacher resource pack ...

As well as the full digital performance to show to your school in as many showings as you need and on demand, you will also receive a pack of resources and activities and ideas.

  • Three video Acts to watch with your whole school or year groups on-demand

  • An activity package for use with your students

  • Questions package to engage your students in the topics raised

Order Today for Instant Access

What happens when you order?

When you place your order, you will receive single login, immediate access to view and download the panto to view in school. You will also receive instructions on how to add more viewers in school if you need to.


Can I pay by invoice or PO? Yes of course! Pre-order today, or contact us to purchase via PO / invoice and we will provide access once the panto is available.

Please email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What age is the panto suitable for?

    Oliver with a Christmas Twist is suitable for primary aged children in KS2.

  • Can I watch the panto as many times as I like?

    Yes! You will have the option to download and watch the play as many times as you like with as many groups as you like.

  • Will the panto have subtitles?

    Yes! We will ensure the best possible accessibility by including sub-titles with the panto.

  • What happens when I pre-order?

    You will pay for access to the panto and, as soon as it is released you will be notified and provided access.

About Searchlight Theatre

Searchlight Theatre

It all began on Friday 2nd September 2011 in Perth, Australia, Searchlight Theatre Company made their debut performance. The Company has been founded by David Robinson and Michael Taylorson, who have over 40 years of performing experience between them. Anyone who loves theatre knows how exciting it can be. They know about the spine tingling moments that can take place; how the air is charged; how an audience of total strangers can be brought together through shared emotion, tears or laughter. Theatre can make us experience powerful feelings and leave us shaken and changed. It can provoke debate, but it can also affirm beliefs and reinforce shared values. Searchlight have a vision to create theatre that can share life-changing stories with audiences, making them laugh and cry, experiencing and sharing what it is to be human as well as experiencing God.