Behind The Stable Door - By Sarah Baker and Andrew Oxspring

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‘This is a high-quality production that will save you lots of precious time and effort. It’s traditional, but with a twist that separates it from countless others you may have seen. It certainly isn’t offensive or watered down, and it unwraps the birth of Jesus – but from the animal’s point of view. Throw open the stable doors and let everyone enjoy, I say. It’s a Christmas cracker. Verdict: Many schools don’t do the nativity these days and instead opt for ‘winteral’- themed plays so that everyone can have a part. Well, there is no need to airbrush the nativity from your school calendar as this simple tale about celebrating the triumph of hope over adversity has more than enough room for everyone. Rewriting the Christmas story in a fun way without losing the key message is not an easy task, but the authors of this play have managed to do it well. This isn’t a nativity-lite musical that skims over any religious references but a well-written and humorous story that keeps the story alive.’
 ‐ John Dabell, Teach Primary Magazine
(5/5)

‘This is really fun I’m doing this on Tuesday and Wednesday with my class I’m in heat 4.’
 ‐ Amelia, St. Chads School
(5/5)

‘My Year 4 class are currently working hard on our production of ‘Behind the Stable Door’ and the children are really enjoying it. The songs are very catchy, easy to learn and sung with great gusto! The play is a lovely, simple retelling of the story of Christmas from the perspective of the animals outside the stable. It is the perfect length and cleverly written to allow so many of the class to have a speaking role. We can’t wait to perform it to the parents!’
 ‐ SF, Colmore Junior School
(5/5)

‘What a delightful nativity this is. A lovely way to tell the traditional story with beautiful songs and a simple script, thank you for making my life so much easier for the upcoming Christmas performance!’
 ‐ SC, KS1 Teacher
(5/5)

‘What a fantastic version of the classic nativity story. We have decided to do this production as this years Christmas nativity, as it’s such a beautiful way to tell the story. It’s simple and easy to follow. We cannot wait to start learning the parts and especially the songs:-)’
 ‐ Tiverton Academy, UK
(5/5)

‘Amazing storyline, being able to listen to songs and help from home.’
 ‐ Amie, Ivy Road Primary School
(5/5)

‘This is a wonderful whole school production, with a fun and poignant telling of the Christmas Story. Year 4 lead the acting with the songs being split from Year 1 upwards, it worked brilliantly and I would encourage any Primary or Junior School to consider this production for next year! Thank you Sarah Baker for writing such wonderful catchy songs which the whole school, including staff, loved singing! I will certainly be encouraging my other schools to perform this next year.’
 ‐ CV, Music Peri for Tiverton Academy
(5/5)

As with all musical performances, a Performance Licence from Edgy Productions will be required if you decide to stage this musical. As a general guideline, Performance Licences are usually £30 plus VAT if NOT CHARGING admission and £35 plus VAT if CHARGING admission. Recording and Duplication Licences are £30 plus VAT.

The performance licence will permit the holder to do the following:

• Perform a musical up to 5 times in one academic year, to a public audience, within your school.
• Reproduce song lyrics on paper or for display on interactive whiteboards or similar screens.
• Photocopy the script and score for the cast to learn the lines, and musicians to play the songs.

This licence does not allow performances in commercial establishments such as theatres. It is intended for performances in school where the public audience comprises parents, relatives and friends of the children putting on the show. For commercial licences, please contact the publisher direct.

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