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School Nativity Play Ideas, Musicals and Songs for Christmas

Dotdismus is the UK's No.1 place for the very best selection of School Nativity Plays, Christmas Musical Plays and Christmas Songs for nursery schools, primary schools, churches and young children.  You'll also find all the brand new nativity plays and Christmas musicals for from the most respected publishers and authors of children's school musical plays, all here in one place.

Find the perfect School Nativity script or Christmas musical play by selecting from the options in the box below, or scroll down for more Christmas play ideas and information:

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Our primary school Nativity Plays (with nativity scene & characters) and Christmas Musical Plays (non-nativity) are simple to stage and have tuneful catchy songs which the children and adults will love.  Many also have flexible casts and adaptable parts plus a CD of vocal and backing tracks available for use in your rehearsals and performances too, enabling production and direction to take place without specialist musical expertise.

Our newest Nativity Plays and Christmas Musicals


Hay Bale Hotel - By Tom Kirkham and Matthew CrosseyHay Bale Hotel
by Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey
Ages 5 to 11

Secret Angels - A Heavenly Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesSecret Angels
A Heavenly Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

1 review
What On Earth Is Christmas - By Nick Haworth and Andrew OxspringWhat On Earth Is Christmas
by Nick Haworth and Andrew Oxspring
Ages 7 to 11

Christmas With The Krackers - By Lisa and Mark HiltonChristmas With The Krackers
by Lisa and Mark Hilton
Ages 7 to 11


Snuggle Up Stable - A Cosy Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesSnuggle Up Stable
A Cosy Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Bethlehem Ballroom - A Toe-Tapping Musical Nativity by Tom Kirkham and Matthew CrosseyBethlehem Ballroom
A Toe-Tapping Musical Nativity by Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey
Ages 5 to 11

Beep Beep Bethlehem - A Lively Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesBeep Beep Bethlehem
A Lively Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Boogie Woogie Nativity - By Niki DaviesBoogie Woogie Nativity
by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Our Best Selling Nativity and Christmas Plays


Elves And The Shoemaker, The - Sara Ridgley and Gavin MoleElves And The Shoemaker, The
Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole
Ages 5 to 11

Baa Baa Bethlehem - By Daisy Bond and Ian FaradayBaa Baa Bethlehem
by Daisy Bond and Ian Faraday
Ages 5 to 11

4 reviews
Little Angel Gets Her Wings - By Nick PerrinLittle Angel Gets Her Wings
by Nick Perrin
Ages 5 to 7

5 reviews
Primary School Christmas Musical - By Andrew Oxspring and Mick RiddellPrimary School Christmas Musical
by Andrew Oxspring and Mick Riddell
Ages 7 to 11

15 reviews

Hans Christian Andersen's Snow Queen - By Kaye Umansky, Ana Sanderson and Stephen ChadwickHans Christian Andersen's Snow Queen
by Kaye Umansky, Ana Sanderson and Stephen Chadwick
Ages 7 to 11

3 reviews
Christmas Stars! - A Nativity Musical by Sheila WilsonChristmas Stars!
A Nativity Musical by Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11

1 review
Tale of the Christmas Tree, The - Sara Ridgley and Gavin MoleTale of the Christmas Tree, The
Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole
Ages 3 to 7

1 review
A Little Nativity - By John and Ruth KenwardA Little Nativity
by John and Ruth Kenward
Ages 3 to 7

5 reviews

A Really Noisy Nativity! - Alison CarverA Really Noisy Nativity!
Alison Carver
Ages 3 to 7

It's Chr-i-i-i-stmas! - By Andrew Oxspring and Ian FaradayIt's Chr-i-i-i-stmas!
by Andrew Oxspring and Ian Faraday
Ages 5 to 11

2 reviews
Chilly Milly - Sara Ridgley and Gavin MoleChilly Milly
Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole
Ages 3 to 7

1 review
Scrooge ... A Ghost Of A Chance - By Sheila WilsonScrooge ... A Ghost Of A Chance
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 7 to 14

Christmas Songbooks, Cantatas and Concerts for Schools and Children


Sing a Christmas Cracker - Jane SebbaSing a Christmas Cracker
Jane Sebba
Ages 7 to 11

Sing Christmas - 15 Starshine Christmas SongsSing Christmas
15 Starshine Christmas Songs
Ages 5 to 11

1 review

That's The Christmas Service…Sorted! - By Ian Faraday, Daisy Bond, Andrew Oxspring, Sarah Baker and Nick HaworthThat's The Christmas Service…Sorted!
by Ian Faraday, Daisy Bond, Andrew Oxspring, Sarah Baker and Nick Haworth
Ages 5 to 11

Let's Sing About Christmas! - By Andrew Oxspring and Ian FaradayLet's Sing About Christmas!
by Andrew Oxspring and Ian Faraday
Ages 5 to 11

Manger Tom (Score/CD) - Richard Allain/Thomas AllainManger Tom (Score/CD)
Richard Allain/Thomas Allain
Ages 7 to 14

One Bright Star - A Christmas CantataOne Bright Star
A Christmas Cantata
Ages 7 to 14

5 reviews

Merrily to Bethlehem - David Gadsby and Ivor GolbyMerrily to Bethlehem
David Gadsby and Ivor Golby
Ages 5 to 11

9 Carols and Readings for Choirs - Carol Concert Package9 Carols and Readings for Choirs
Carol Concert Package
Ages 7 to 16

4 reviews
Carols For Young Choirs - By Alison CarverCarols For Young Choirs
by Alison Carver
Ages 7 to 14

Niki Davies Nativities for EYFS, Nursery and Primary Schools


Niki Davies is one of the UK's best-loved writers of musicals and plays for younger children. Her nativity plays are hugely accessible, great fun and demonstrate extensive writing expertise based on her own classroom teaching experience.


We're proud to present Niki Davies' nativity musicals, with stories that will both engage and teach children all around the country. Every pre-school and primary school nativity can be performed by small and large groups.


Secret Angels - A Heavenly Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesSecret Angels
A Heavenly Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

1 review
Boogie Woogie Nativity - By Niki DaviesBoogie Woogie Nativity
by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Woolly (An Up-Bleat Nativity Musical) - By Niki DaviesWoolly (An Up-Bleat Nativity Musical)
by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

1 review
Cheeky Cherubs (An Angelic Mini-Nativity) - By Niki DaviesCheeky Cherubs (An Angelic Mini-Nativity)
by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 5


Nativity Plays with new AudioScript* option


* AudioScript is an "Audio Book" style read-through of the entire show performed by professional voice actors. The AudioScript is supplied on a CD and teaches each child their lines, when to perform them and most importantly, HOW to perform them. The copy and repeat method is simply the best and quickest way to learn. You can listen to samples of each AudioScript in the Contents/Songlist section of each show.


Camel's Arms, The - By Dave CorbettCamel's Arms, The
by Dave Corbett
Ages 5 to 11

Bethlehem Bootee Company, The - By Dave CorbettBethlehem Bootee Company, The
by Dave Corbett
Ages 7 to 11

Shepherd's Delight - By Dave CorbettShepherd's Delight
by Dave Corbett
Ages 5 to 7

1 review
Bethlehem Bandits - By Dave CorbettBethlehem Bandits
by Dave Corbett
Ages 7 to 11

1 review

Who? - By Dave CorbettWho?
by Dave Corbett
Ages 7 to 11

1 review
Census Sums - By Dave CorbettCensus Sums
by Dave Corbett
Ages 5 to 7

3 reviews
Rock Around Christmas - By Dave CorbettRock Around Christmas
by Dave Corbett
Ages 7 to 11

1 review
Jesus In The Manger - By Dave CorbettJesus In The Manger
by Dave Corbett
Ages 5 to 7

1 review

Starshine Music: High-Quality Primary School Nativities and Christmas Plays


Home For Christmas - By Jo Sands and Ruth KenwardHome For Christmas
by Jo Sands and Ruth Kenward
Ages 7 to 14

5 reviews
Babushka (The Musical) - By Ruth KenwardBabushka (The Musical)
by Ruth Kenward
Ages 5 to 11

6 reviews
Snow Child, The - By Judy LownSnow Child, The
by Judy Lown
Ages 5 to 11

6 reviews
Match Girl's Christmas, The - By Nick PerrinMatch Girl's Christmas, The
by Nick Perrin
Ages 7 to 11

3 reviews

This Way To Bethlehem - By Sarah Cant and Mark DickmanThis Way To Bethlehem
by Sarah Cant and Mark Dickman
Ages 3 to 7

I-SPY Christmas - By John and Ruth KenwardI-SPY Christmas
by John and Ruth Kenward
Ages 3 to 7

1 review
A Little Nativity - By John and Ruth KenwardA Little Nativity
by John and Ruth Kenward
Ages 3 to 7

5 reviews
Five Gold Rings - By Ruth KenwardFive Gold Rings
by Ruth Kenward
Ages 7 to 14

5 reviews

NOT Such A Silent Night! - By Nick Perrin and Ruth KenwardNOT Such A Silent Night!
by Nick Perrin and Ruth Kenward
Ages 5 to 7

3 reviews
Raggedy King, The - By Veronica ClarkRaggedy King, The
by Veronica Clark
Ages 5 to 7

7 reviews
Noisy Nativity - By Gerry Page and Ruth KenwardNoisy Nativity
by Gerry Page and Ruth Kenward
Ages 3 to 7

Magical Christmas Journey - By Sarah BakerMagical Christmas Journey
by Sarah Baker
Ages 5 to 11


Edgy Productions: Easy-to-use Nativity Play and Christmas Musical Production Packs


Baa Baa Bethlehem - By Daisy Bond and Ian FaradayBaa Baa Bethlehem
by Daisy Bond and Ian Faraday
Ages 5 to 11

4 reviews
How Christmas Came To Be - By Andrew Oxspring and Ian FaradayHow Christmas Came To Be
by Andrew Oxspring and Ian Faraday
Ages 5 to 11

Apprentice, The - By Daisy Bond and Ian FaradayApprentice, The
by Daisy Bond and Ian Faraday
Ages 5 to 11

3 reviews
Santa's On Strike - By Andrew OxspringSanta's On Strike
by Andrew Oxspring
Ages 5 to 11

9 reviews

Mr Humbug Sees The Light - By Andrew OxspringMr Humbug Sees The Light
by Andrew Oxspring
Ages 7 to 11

6 reviews
What Christmas Means To Me - By Andrew OxspringWhat Christmas Means To Me
by Andrew Oxspring
Ages 7 to 11

2 reviews
Happy-Clappy Nativity, A - By Ian Faraday and Daisy BondHappy-Clappy Nativity, A
by Ian Faraday and Daisy Bond
Ages 5 to 11

1 review
Gabriel's Big Break - By Daisy Bond and Ian FaradayGabriel's Big Break
by Daisy Bond and Ian Faraday
Ages 5 to 11

4 reviews

It's Chr-i-i-i-stmas! - By Andrew Oxspring and Ian FaradayIt's Chr-i-i-i-stmas!
by Andrew Oxspring and Ian Faraday
Ages 5 to 11

2 reviews
Bethlehem's Buzzin' - By Daisy Bond and Ian FaradayBethlehem's Buzzin'
by Daisy Bond and Ian Faraday
Ages 5 to 7

4 reviews
Stargazers - By Daisy Bond and Ian FaradayStargazers
by Daisy Bond and Ian Faraday
Ages 5 to 11

5 reviews
What On Earth Is Christmas - By Nick Haworth and Andrew OxspringWhat On Earth Is Christmas
by Nick Haworth and Andrew Oxspring
Ages 7 to 11


The School Musicals Company: Brilliant, Contemporary Nativity Plays for Schools and Drama Clubs


It's A Census, Get Me Out Of Here! - By Matthew Crossey and Tom KirkhamIt's A Census, Get Me Out Of Here!
by Matthew Crossey and Tom Kirkham
Ages 5 to 11

Twinkle Town (A Sparkling Mini-Nativity) - By Tom Kirkham and Matthew CrosseyTwinkle Town (A Sparkling Mini-Nativity)
by Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey
Ages 5 to 11

Beep Beep Bethlehem - A Lively Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesBeep Beep Bethlehem
A Lively Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Higgledy Piggledy Nativity - A Joyful Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesHiggledy Piggledy Nativity
A Joyful Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7


Secret Angels - A Heavenly Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesSecret Angels
A Heavenly Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

1 review
Stable By Starlight - By Niki DaviesStable By Starlight
by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Hay Bale Hotel - By Tom Kirkham and Matthew CrosseyHay Bale Hotel
by Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey
Ages 5 to 11

Woolly (An Up-Bleat Nativity Musical) - By Niki DaviesWoolly (An Up-Bleat Nativity Musical)
by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

1 review

Musicline School Musicals: Professional Quality Kids Nativity and Christmas Plays


Good, The Bad and The Donkey, The - By Malcolm SircomGood, The Bad and The Donkey, The
by Malcolm Sircom
Ages 7 to 11

1 review
Little Shepherd, The - Malcolm SircomLittle Shepherd, The
Malcolm Sircom
Ages 7 to 11

2 reviews
Follow That Star - Gawen Robinson and Stephen RobertsonFollow That Star
Gawen Robinson and Stephen Robertson
Ages 5 to 11

1 review
Bethlehem Bandits - By Dave CorbettBethlehem Bandits
by Dave Corbett
Ages 7 to 11

1 review

Ebenezer (Junior Version) - By Malcolm SircomEbenezer (Junior Version)
by Malcolm Sircom
Ages 7 to 11

3 reviews
Rock Around Christmas - By Dave CorbettRock Around Christmas
by Dave Corbett
Ages 7 to 11

1 review
Having Fun At Christmas - By Les TitfordHaving Fun At Christmas
by Les Titford
Ages 5 to 11

1 review

Christmas Is Forever - By Dave CorbettChristmas Is Forever
by Dave Corbett
Ages 7 to 11

5 reviews
Census Sums - By Dave CorbettCensus Sums
by Dave Corbett
Ages 5 to 7

3 reviews
Michaelmas Mouse - By Dave CorbettMichaelmas Mouse
by Dave Corbett
Ages 5 to 11

2 reviews
Creepy Crawly Christmas - By Craig HawesCreepy Crawly Christmas
by Craig Hawes
Ages 7 to 11

3 reviews

Redhead Music: Irresistible Nativity and Christmas Plays by Sheila Wilson


Gold, Frankincense And Mirth! - By Sheila WilsonGold, Frankincense And Mirth!
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11

Nativity Party!, The (Bring Your Own Lamb) - By Sheila WilsonNativity Party!, The (Bring Your Own Lamb)
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 3 to 7

Stable Story - Christmas Glory! - By Sheila WilsonStable Story
Christmas Glory! - By Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11

Rock Around The Flock! - By Sheila WilsonRock Around The Flock!
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11


Christmas Code, The - Sheila WilsonChristmas Code, The
Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11

Christmas Stars! - A Nativity Musical by Sheila WilsonChristmas Stars!
A Nativity Musical by Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11

1 review
Mary, Mary! - By Sheila WilsonMary, Mary!
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11

Scrooge ... A Ghost Of A Chance - By Sheila WilsonScrooge ... A Ghost Of A Chance
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 7 to 14


Christingle Rock! - By Sheila WilsonChristingle Rock!
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11

Do The Christmas Rock! - By Sheila WilsonDo The Christmas Rock!
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11

Nativity Rock! - By Sheila WilsonNativity Rock!
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11

Pop-Up Nativity, The - By Sheila WilsonPop-Up Nativity, The
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 3 to 7

Sara and Gavin's Popular Nativity Plays and Christmas Musicals for Young Children


Chilly Milly - Sara Ridgley and Gavin MoleChilly Milly
Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole
Ages 3 to 7

1 review
Tale of the Christmas Tree, The - Sara Ridgley and Gavin MoleTale of the Christmas Tree, The
Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole
Ages 3 to 7

1 review
Shepherd Little - Sara Ridgley and Gavin MoleShepherd Little
Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole
Ages 3 to 5

5 reviews
Shiniest Star, The - Sara Ridgley and Gavin MoleShiniest Star, The
Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole
Ages 5 to 7

5 reviews

Kevin Mayhew: Charming Nativities and Christmas Plays


A Very Magical Christmas Story - By Alison CarverA Very Magical Christmas Story
by Alison Carver
Ages 5 to 11

Gift Bringer, The - Val HawthorneGift Bringer, The
Val Hawthorne
Ages 5 to 11

Michael Forster's Instant Nativity - An Inclusive Play For The Whole SchoolMichael Forster's Instant Nativity
An Inclusive Play For The Whole School
Ages 3 to 7

6 Minute Nativity (A Mini-Musical) - By Sarah Watts and Rowena Gibbons6 Minute Nativity (A Mini-Musical)
by Sarah Watts and Rowena Gibbons
Ages 5 to 14

Nursery School and EYFS (ages 3-5): Newest Nativity Plays and Christmas Musicals


Secret Angels - A Heavenly Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesSecret Angels
A Heavenly Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

1 review
Beep Beep Bethlehem - A Lively Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesBeep Beep Bethlehem
A Lively Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Snuggle Up Stable - A Cosy Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesSnuggle Up Stable
A Cosy Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Boogie Woogie Nativity - By Niki DaviesBoogie Woogie Nativity
by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Primary and Infant Schools (ages 5-7, Key Stage 1): Newest Nativities and Christmas Plays


Secret Angels - A Heavenly Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesSecret Angels
A Heavenly Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

1 review
Hay Bale Hotel - By Tom Kirkham and Matthew CrosseyHay Bale Hotel
by Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey
Ages 5 to 11

Snuggle Up Stable - A Cosy Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesSnuggle Up Stable
A Cosy Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Beep Beep Bethlehem - A Lively Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesBeep Beep Bethlehem
A Lively Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Juniors (ages 7-11, Key Stage 2): Newest Nativity Plays and Christmas Musicals


What On Earth Is Christmas - By Nick Haworth and Andrew OxspringWhat On Earth Is Christmas
by Nick Haworth and Andrew Oxspring
Ages 7 to 11

Hay Bale Hotel - By Tom Kirkham and Matthew CrosseyHay Bale Hotel
by Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey
Ages 5 to 11

Bethlehem Ballroom - A Toe-Tapping Musical Nativity by Tom Kirkham and Matthew CrosseyBethlehem Ballroom
A Toe-Tapping Musical Nativity by Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey
Ages 5 to 11

Christmas With The Krackers - By Lisa and Mark HiltonChristmas With The Krackers
by Lisa and Mark Hilton
Ages 7 to 11

School Pantomime Scripts and Plays


A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Camelot - By Mark And Lisa HiltonA Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Camelot
by Mark And Lisa Hilton
Ages 7 to 11

Fee, Fie, Fo, Fum! - By Andrew RichardsonFee, Fie, Fo, Fum!
by Andrew Richardson
Ages 7 to 14

9 reviews
Panto Pandemonium (Junior Version) - By Ruth KenwardPanto Pandemonium (Junior Version)
by Ruth Kenward
Ages 7 to 14

1 review
Dick Whittington - By Debbie CampbellDick Whittington
by Debbie Campbell
Ages 7 to 14

Popular Christmas Songbooks and Music Books


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How to find a suitable School Nativity Play

We have a superb choice of all the best and most popular entertaining children's school Nativity Plays and Christmas Musicals to be found anywhere in the UK on our website, many with simple and often humorous scripts with flexible casts and adaptable parts to suit small or larger casts.

You can browse them all by selecting from the categories above or, if you know the name or order code of the nativity play you're looking for, you may also use the search box at the top of this page.

Our nativities are conveniently arranged in Age Range/Key Stage groups in order for you to view just the plays which are suitable for your children or group.


Sample Scripts, Cast Lists and Sound Clips

Many of our nativity plays now have sample scripts, cast lists and sound clips for you to view and listen to online, helping you to decide which play would be suitable before you purchase. Just look out for the PDF logos and sound clip icons on the detail pages of each item, where available.


Do you accept School Purchase Orders for payment upon receipt?

Yes we do. If you are ordering from a UK School and would like to pay on receipt of your order, select the "UK School Purchase Order" box in the cart checkout payment options screen and we'll send you an invoice with your order.

(Please Note: We are only able to process orders for the "UK School Purchase Order" payment option where the invoice is addressed to your school.)

Alternatively, you may post or fax an Order Form (PDF) to us.


Why buy from us?

We represent several different music publishers of nativities and Christmas plays throughout the UK and our website enables you to browse and purchase all your music in one place.

You don't have to set up an account with us first, just add the items to your basket and proceed straight through the checkout.


Who is buying from us?

We regularly receive orders from the general public, schools, pre-schools, music teachers and music co-ordinators, education authorities and non-specialist music teachers finding themselves responsible for music in school.


How can I contact you?

If you have any further questions regarding ordering from us or would like to discuss your specific music requirements with us in more detail, then please contact us and we'll do our best to help (we have several years experience in music teaching, music theatre and musical productions).

For more information on placing an order with us, please see our How To Order page.


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