The script is written for 44 speaking characters, as listed below. These range from principal parts to
small supporting roles. For productions with fewer cast members, condensing of characters is possible.
This can be done in numerous ways, but the following example reduces the cast number to 30:
• Remove the Lemmings
• Remove Widdle, Puke, Whiff and Plop (reallocating lines) to leave just 6 pirates
• Remove Lenny & Lola Lion
• Reduce the baby animals to just Bobby & Billy
• Remove the Mouse Family and only have one expectant mother (Belinda Bunny)
The Lemmings and Animal Babies are written to be doubled up using the same performers; however, the
Lemmings are an optional part and may be removed if necessary. To expand the cast, unlimited chorus
parts may be used as additional Animal Passengers, Lemmings, Animal Babies and Pie Rats, and an
off-stage choir for backing on other songs. In terms of individual characters, Pierre works best with a
convincing French accent if possible! Also, a very tall Joan Giraffe matched with a very short George often
works well; if the latter can use a ridiculously posh voice, the part can be even funnier!
The Parrots
Preston Parrot*
Polly Parrot
The Crew
Pierre Pusé
Malcolm Penguin
Cedric Seagull*
Cecil Seagull*
Seymour Seagull*
Simon Seagull*
The Pie Rats
Crusty Scab
Dribble
Belch
Snot
Bogies
Widdle
Puke
Whiff
Plop
Harry Tosis
The Passengers
George Giraffe
Joan Giraffe
Antonio Armadillo
Adriana Armadillo
Bruce Kangaroo
Sheila Kangaroo
Hal Hippo
Hattie Hippo
Mickey Monkey
Mindy Monkey
Lenny Lion
Lola Lion
Derek Dodo
Dotty Dodo
Bert Bunny
Belinda Bunny
Max Mouse
Martha Mouse
The Babies (also Lemmings)
Bobby Bunny
Billy Bunny
Benny Bunny
Bernie Bunny
Max Mouse
Martha Mouse
Twitch Mouse
Sniff Mouse
Bubble Mouse
Squeak Mouse
* denotes characters with singing solos
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