Panto Song Ideas
The Best Audience Participation Panto Songs
Audience participation is an essential part of a panto, the perfect way of getting the audience involved is with a song which everybody knows. Bonus points if it has some actions to get everyone on their feet! Here are our top picks for the best panto audience participation songs.
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Twelve Days of Christmas. The classic cumulative Christmas song. For some great versions tailor-made for panto from The Panto Jukebox, discover our selection.
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My Hat it Has Three Corners. A fun, energetic number where words can be substituted with actions each time around. Insert comedy percussion noises into the gaps for added hilarity!
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If I Were Not Upon A Stage. Another famous cumulative song which can descend into chaos with everyone performing different actions and lyrics! This can be so versatile and there are many different verse ideas to try out.
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Cups (When you’re gone) - Pitch Perfect. This can be turned into a hilarious sketch with characters trying to master the intricate clapping and tapping movements of the original!
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One finger, One Thumb Keep Moving. An old cumulative works well for panto as the actions get bigger with every verse.
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Old MacDonald. The classic nursery rhyme is a great source of panto fun.
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I am the Music Man. With so many different versions, you can really have fun with the different musical instruments and songs in this lively number.
Hearing is Believing
You've seen our list, now immerse yourself in it with this handy YouTube playlist!
Any Suggestions?
We'd love to hear your suggestions for panto songs, drop us a comment below!