Playwright
Working in the Following Genres:
Pantomime
Stage Shows for Schools and Youth Theatre
Full-Length Plays
One-Act Plays
Sketches, Skits or Very Short Plays
Background Info
Cheryl lives on the Isle Of Wight with her husband Peter May, who has also had comedy sketches published by Lazy Bee Scripts. A member of the Society of Women Writers and Journalists (SWWJ), Cheryl writes reviews and articles for Sardines Magazine for Amateur Theatre. Discovering a passion for drama many years ago, Cheryl has run script writing, drama and pantomime workshops.She has facilitated drama groups and produced shows. A prolific writer, with over a hundred scripts published by Lazy Bee Scripts under her penname Cheryl Barrett, she has also written and directed pantomimes, one act plays, murder mysteries and comedy sketches. She continues to write scripts, short stories, comedy routines and poetry. |
Pantomime IT'S BEHIND YOU - OH YES IT IS...
Cheryl's solo pantomimes are DICK WHITTINGTON, ROBINSON CRUSOE, PIRATES and the CARRIBEAN QUEEN, JUNGLE BOOK the PANTOMIME, JACK'S AMAZING BEANSTALK ROCKET, BABES IN THE WOOD, THE GREAT BRITISH PANTO CHASE OFF QUIZ and IT'S PANTO, BORIS - BUT NOT AS WE KNOW IT. Cheryl has co-written the following pantomimes with Bob Heather, Robin Hood, Old King Cole, Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty, Sheer Luck Holmes, Jack and Jill, Treasure Island, Humpty Dumpty, Merlin The Pantomime, Ali Baba and Cinderella. Cheryl has also co-written two all-encompassing books about pantomime, 'The Pantomime Writers Book of Gags and Routines',with foreword by Christopher Biggins, and 'More Gags and Routines for Pantomime Writers'. They also compiled Sardines Magazine pantomime supplement from 2014-2018, whilst Cheryl is a regular contributor to Sardines Magazine - in particular the 'panto special'. |
Hobbies In between learning to play the guitar...
Cheryl enjoys singing and studied jazz singing in London, she has sung at jazz and blues events. Cheryl also enjoys acting and has played a variety of roles including Dorcas in 'Ladies In Lavendar', M’Lynn in 'Steel Magnolias', and twice played Madame Arcati in 'Blithe Spirit'. Last year Cheryl stepped into the role of Jessie in 'Calendar Girls The Musical' at Shanklin Theatre.
A huge fan of panto, her favourite pantomime role was Dracula’s evil grandmother, Granula (photo top left) - after telling her chiropractor she wanted to play the part as an evil Yiddish grandmother but there was no such thing he replied, "You haven’t met my mother-in-law..."
Cheryl is a volunteer at Freshwater Library, Chairwoman and press officer for Tennyson Townswomen Guild and a member of Curtain Up ADS. She also performs her poetry at Isle of Wight venues. |
2025 LATEST NEWS
'Not Just Desserts' by Cheryl May is Cheryl's first published poetry collection. Cheryl enjoys performing her own poetry and spoken word in arts venues on the Isle of Wight. Along with founder Jean G-Owen, Cheryl is part of the Naked Figleaf Collective. She performs her stand up comedy at their monthly 'Figgy Gigs' which is aimed at showcasing local talent and providing a regular venue for people to enjoy a live gig. Along with Jean G Owen and Sandy Kealty, Cheryl May is also part of the Triple Crones troupe of storytellers and performed at the Somewhen Storytelling Festival. Their book 'The Triple Crones' is a celebration of their poetry and performance. Cheryl continues to write short stories, six of which are included in'The Write Place Collection Of Stories Vol 1'. Adding a nautical string to her bow, Cheryl performed at Yarmouth Sea Songs and Shanties Festival, singing traditional and reworked sea songs. |
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