School Musical Plays | Musicals for Primary, Infant, Junior Schools and Children

For ages 3 to 7

7 reviews

A Wriggly Nativity - By Peter Fardell

One of the UK's favourite nativities, A Wriggly Nativity is designed for children who just can't sit still and tells the Christmas story almost entirely through catchy songs, actions, movement and dance!

Approximate Running Time: 25 minutes

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For ages 3 to 7

Billy No Buzz - Niki Davies

Billy No Buzz is a delightful musical for little children with a big message: tolerance and acceptance of others who may be different to ourselves.

Approximate Running Time: 20 minutes

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For ages 3 to 7

5 reviews

A Little Nativity - By John and Ruth Kenward

This has to be one of the easiest nativity musicals to produce - and one of the most adorable! Even the costuming is easy, as nearly everyone can simply wear their pyjamas! The perfect answer for those wanting to re-tell the Nativity story in a direct and simple way that even the youngest may understand.

Approximate Running Time: 20 minutes

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For ages 5 to 11

7 reviews

Christmas Recipe - By Peter Fardell

Christmas Recipe imagines all the ingredients that go to make a wonderful Christmas being mixed together in a bowl! With this unique concept and a host of colourful 'ingredients' (robins, presents, snow, Father Christmas, and much more) this little musical offers the opportunity to create a very special Christmas performance.

Approximate Running Time: 30 minutes

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For ages 3 to 7

1 review

Chilly Milly - Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole

Your snowman's standing tall in the garden. But wait a minute, he's shivering! What's that about? You can't believe it. Then you find he's not a Chilly Billy. He's a Chilly Milly! A snow-girl. And she needs a hat, a scarf, a coat and gloves. Who's going to help her dress up for the weather? We are!

Approximate Running Time: 15 minutes

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For ages 3 to 5

5 reviews

Shepherd Little - Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole

A brand new nativity for 3 to 5 year olds. Shepherd Little, Bethlehem's smallest resident, has a little trouble with the truth. So, when he makes a claim he's seen a person with wings who has an amazing story to tell, who on earth's going to believe him?

Approximate Running Time: 15 minutes

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For ages 3 to 7

1 review

Tale of the Christmas Tree, The - Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole

A Festivity of Note! (non-Nativity) for 3 to 6's from the creators of The Shiniest Star and Shepherd Little. Join Forest Fairies (hooray!) and Gremlin Goblins (boo!) to learn how the Christmas Tree became the Christmas Tree (and why the branches of the Poplar Tree point to the sky).

Approximate Running Time: 10-20 minutes

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For ages 5 to 11

6 reviews

Babushka (The Musical) - By Ruth Kenward

A charming version of the 'Babushka' tale, with lots of different roles to involve plenty of children. The show is very picturesque and the songs are delightful, with actions provided. Simple to produce and a real audience-pleaser!

Approximate Running Time: 25 minutes

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For ages 7 to 11

Cinderella (Roald Dahl) - Stephen Chadwick and Helen MacGregor

The story is going magically to plan for Cinderella - the Magic Fairy does her job, her dress is divine, the ball everything she could wish for � and the Prince! What a catch! But when the royal temper frays and the heads begin to roll, shocked Cinders finds her wishes are all washed up. Who will save her now?

Approximate Running Time: 40 minutes

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For ages 7 to 14

5 reviews

Treasure Island - By Nick Perrin and Ruth Kenward

A superb, action-packed musical based on Robert Louis Stevenson�s classic novel. Treasure Island is full of swash-buckling, piratical fun - which makes it a superb choice for the end of year show!

Approximate Running Time: 50 minutes

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For ages 3 to 7

1 review

I-SPY Christmas - By John and Ruth Kenward

A game of I-SPY reveals all the major characters in the Nativity story - and a few surprising ones as well! Easy to teach and for the children to learn and, most importantly, it's fun! Age guide 3-6 years. 7 songs.

Approximate Running Time: 15 minutes

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For ages 5 to 11

Ballooning Around The World! - Alison Hedger (Book and CD)

Finding foods in Scotland, Russia, Spain, Egypt and Jamaica in the Caribbean - a balloon adventure in song, dance and poems!

Approximate Running Time: 30 minutes

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For ages 5 to 11

Hosanna Rock! - By Sheila Wilson

A popular nativity which conveys the true meaning of Christmas, for children of mixed ages and abilities.

Approximate Running Time: 30 minutes

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For ages 3 to 7

Little Red Hen - Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole

A farmyard fable packed with animal characters including the Lazy Loafers who sprawl about singing jazz in between snoozes, a determined Little Red Hen, the Corn Dollies (girl band who tell it like it is) & Mr Wheatley the Miller.

Approximate Running Time: 30 minutes

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For ages 7 to 14

Around The World In A Thousand Years - By Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole

Around the World in a Thousand Years is a musical journey through the last ten centuries, showcasing different parts of history such as the Black Death, the legend of Robin Hood, Henry VIII's six wives and Captain Cook's voyages around the world. Suitable for Key Stages 2 and 3, this is the show to bring Broadway into your school and, according to The Times Ed, '� your audience will go away delighted'.

Approximate Running Time: 70 minutes

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For ages 3 to 7

1 review

Helping Humpty Dumpty - Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole

A Nursery Rhyme of Note! for 3 to 6s from the creators of The Tale of the Christmas Tree and Shepherd Little. Script book and enhanced CD containing performance and backing tracks, printable piano score, simplified top-line music and other free resources.

Approximate Running Time: 15-20 minutes

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For ages 3 to 7

Tadpole Rag and Caterpillar Boogie (Book and CD) - Douglas Wootton

Two charming and factual mini-musicals for young children. Each musical has five songs with linking narration.

Approximate Running Time: 15 minutes each

Prices from: £12.50

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For ages 5 to 7

5 reviews

Little Angel Gets Her Wings - By Nick Perrin

A charming perspective on the nativity story that has huge appeal to infants and parents alike. There is a read-aloud story to help you introduce the characters and plot to the children easily and you have a choice between dramatised or narrated versions.

Approximate Running Time: 25 minutes

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For ages 5 to 11

Elves And The Shoemaker, The - Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole

An enchanting Christmas Musical for young children to star in, learn from and enjoy. It is easy to stage for a class of 30 children ideally aged 6 to 9 (Upper Key Stage 1 / Lower Key Stage 2) and the story is based on a well-loved traditional tale, told through original lyrics and lively music to present a complete theatrical experience to a school.

Approximate Running Time: 30 minutes

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For ages 5 to 7

5 reviews

Shiniest Star, The - Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole

The Shiniest Star is a lively version of the nativity featuring a star with attitude, proud to be chosen to shine over the stable in Bethlehem.

Approximate Running Time: 30 minutes

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For ages 5 to 11

6 reviews

Jesus' Christmas Party - By Roger Parsley

A very entertaining nativity musical, Jesus' Christmas Party is based on million-selling storybook by Nicholas Allan, and it has huge child-appeal. The show is lively, funny and very easy to direct, with songs that almost teach themselves! Two versions of the script are included - one for ages 5 to 7, the other for ages 7 to 10.

Approximate Running Time: 30 minutes

Prices from: £29.50

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For ages 7 to 14

4 reviews

Tempest, The - By Nick Perrin and Ruth Kenward

This amazing musical introduction to Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' is brilliantly adapted for children to perform and contains all the meaty themes of the original: betrayal, justice and forgiveness, seasoned with plenty of comedy and mystery!

Approximate Running Time: 55 minutes

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For ages 5 to 11

3 reviews

Tattybogle - By Ruth Kenward

A delightfully picturesque musical for all seasons, based on the picture book 'Tattybogle' by Sandra Horn, which features a lovable scarecrow. Ideal for KS1 and/or lower KS2. Includes simple choreography.

Approximate Running Time: 30 minutes

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For ages 7 to 14

7 reviews

Button Box, The (A Musical Journey Around The World) - By John Gleadall

The Button Box is a journey around the world in song! The music is very varied and colourful and the show is well suited to a large cast, making it an excellent whole school or end of year production.

Approximate Running Time: 55 minutes

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For ages 7 to 14

2 reviews

Ocean Commotion - By Debbie Campbell

Ocean Commotion was commissioned by WWF and has been performed extensively worldwide.

Approximate Running Time: 45-60 minutes

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For ages 3 to 7

1 review

Meerkat Manners - By Julia E K Thomas

Meerkat Manners is a delightful story about a family of African Meerkats and their quest to teach the unruly Hyenas how to have manners. With speaking parts for 17 children plus narrators, this Key Stage 1 musical also contains parts for elephants, monkeys, zebras and lions, all of which the children will enjoy performing!

Approximate Running Time: 40 minutes

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For ages 7 to 11

1 review

A Big Green Adventure (An Environmental Musical) - By Colin Magee and Andrew Oxspring

This fun and fact-packed musical pulls no punches in delivering its big green message, which has never been more relevant than it is today!

Approximate Running Time: 60 minutes

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For ages 5 to 7

2 reviews

Chocolate Shop, The - By Ruth Kenward and Caroline Kimber

Easter eggs and bunnies jostle for position in the Chocolate Shop. A 'sweet' and simple tale of conflict resolved! Colourful, picturesque and easy to learn, ideal for KS1 to perform. A chocolatey story with a message of forgiveness - what a winning combination for Easter!

Approximate Running Time: 20 minutes

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For ages 5 to 11

9 reviews

Santa's On Strike - By Andrew Oxspring

It�s Christmas Eve and Santa�s in a mood. He�s seen too many episodes of Supernanny and thinks children don�t deserve presents anymore, so he goes on strike. As Mrs Santa and the elves show him snapshots of family life, will he realise that Christmas is still a time of giving, caring and sharing? You bet he will, and so will your audience in this celebration of all that is good about christmas � and about children!

Approximate Running Time: 45 minutes (KS1) or 60 minutes (KS2)

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For ages 5 to 14

6 Minute Nativity (A Mini-Musical) - By Sarah Watts and Rowena Gibbons

Here is the Christmas story, condensed into a six-minute musical performance which is sung all the way through (cantata-style) to Sarah Watts� entertaining and jazzy tunes.

Approximate Running Time: 06 minutes

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For ages 7 to 11

Jack and the Beanstalk (Roald Dahl) - By Ana Sanderson and Matthew White

Jack and the friendly farm animals defy the bone-crunching Giant's phenomenal sniffing powers (and Jack's mother's murderous way with a vacuum-cleaner) to come out triumphantly rich - and squeaky clean!

Approximate Running Time: 40 minutes

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For ages 7 to 14

4 reviews

Keymaster, The - By Nick Perrin

The Keymaster is a stunning collection of songs set in a very entertaining drama - resulting in great time-travelling fun! It makes an excellent whole school or end of year show, being quirky, upbeat and particularly suitable for larger casts.

Approximate Running Time: 60 minutes

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For ages 7 to 11

6 reviews

Mr Humbug Sees The Light - By Andrew Oxspring

This super musical sees the Dickens tale, A Christmas Carol, brought bang up to date and set in school! Headteacher, Mr Humbug, hates Christmas because it gets in the way of �proper� work and costs too much, so he bans it!

Approximate Running Time: 60 minutes

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For ages 5 to 11

Blooming Gorgeous - By Debbie Campbell

This lively musical is a great resource for school gardening projects and the study of food chains and life processes.

Approximate Running Time: 30-45 minutes

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For ages 3 to 7

Grumpy Sheep, The - By Caroline Hoile

The traditional Christmas Nativity story centred around a grumpy sheep who is not only cross but lazy as well and has totally the wrong idea of what to expect about Baby Jesus.

Approximate Running Time: 30 minutes

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For ages 5 to 11

Easter Children (Tell The Story) - By Sheila Wilson

Easter Children (Tell The Story) has seven original songs and includes a simple but dramatic play, which portrays the intrigue and mixed emotions of the Easter story. It has been set for a cast of approximately 25, although this can be varied to suit your children. Readings are also provided as an alternative to the play.

Approximate Running Time: 30 minutes

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For ages 5 to 11

Easter Praise! - By Sheila Wilson

A lovely Easter musical for schools and churches, suitable for younger children (KS1), with extra material for older children (KS2). Up to eight songs which can be used individually or as a concert or a play.

Approximate Running Time: 30 minutes

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For ages 7 to 14

Romeo And Juliet - By Debbie Campbell

This musical by Debbie Campbell is based on Romeo and Juliet and is a wonderful way of introducing young people to the works of Shakespeare. The music is dramatic and varied, with fighting songs, dances and romantic solos, in both traditional and modern styles. There is plenty of scope for solo, group, and chorus parts. Two onstage choirs represent the opposing Montague and Capulet families.

Approximate Running Time: 60 minutes

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For ages 5 to 11

1 review

Emerald Crown, The - By Debbie Campbell

This musical explores the diversity of a rainforest with colourful costumes, lively songs and dances and a rapping script.

Approximate Running Time: 30-40 minutes

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For ages 5 to 7

Jack's In His Box - By Ali Dee

Jack's in his box � but wishes he could pop up and pop out to play with Tilly. Strange and wonderful things happen when his wish comes true! This magical musical for 4-7 year olds has 10 catchy songs, many of which can stand alone to be used throughout the year for different purposes - action songs, songs about weather, toys & play and songs to play instruments to.

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For ages 3 to 7

Noisy Nativity - By Gerry Page and Ruth Kenward

Noisy Nativity - for children who can't keep quiet - is the Christmas story told with gusto! A very simple nativity musical for young children, with plenty for all to do. There are lots of actions to the songs and lots of noise to make with voices and percussion, all of which keeps children very engaged. Great fun, and bound to be a parent-pleaser!

Approximate Running Time: 20 minutes

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For ages 5 to 11

Humpty Dumpty - By Julie Stanley and Mary Green

Humpty Dumpty, suitable for any time of the year, takes an enjoyable judicial look at how Mister Dumpty fell off the wall. Was he pushed or did he fall? Accidents can happen, saying sorry, making friends.

Approximate Running Time: 40 minutes

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For ages 5 to 11

First Kids In Space, The - By Debbie Campbell

This musical is a great resource for a class space project. Space Cadets are sent to Moonbase X to repair the resident Androids that have a virus. During the flight, the Cadets experience the loud blast off, smooth silent orbit and bumpy landing!

Approximate Running Time: 45-60 minutes

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For ages 5 to 11

Christingle Rock! - By Sheila Wilson

This is an original and wonderful new version of the traditional Christingle service for young people or people of all ages. It has been set for 26 narrators but any number, large or small, could be used. The songs unwrap the traditions and meanings of the Christingle and Christingle oranges can either be made up as it develops or brought on at the end.

Approximate Running Time: 30 minutes

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For ages 7 to 11

1 review

Harvest Hope - By Nick Perrin

Entertaining and yet poignant, this simple 20-minute presentation contrasts our plentiful harvest with the plight of children in the third world. Harvest Hope is a thought-provoking piece that's very appropriate the age group, helping them to begin working out their place in the world. The enhanced CD contains a slideshow presentation featuring images of children in Africa, Burma and India, which can be used to powerful effect during performance. (An ASSEMBLY PERFORMING LICENCE is included but please apply in the normal way if you plan to invite parents and members of the public. Full details of how to apply are included in the Director's Book.)

Approximate Running Time: 20 minutes

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For ages 3 to 7

A Really Noisy Nativity! - Alison Carver

A Really Noisy Nativity! for Early Years, Foundation Stages and Lower Key Stage 1 is a fun, lively and interactive Christmas musical, written to get children to sing, join in with sound effects and generally be loud!

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For ages 5 to 11

Here Comes Jesus! - By Sheila Wilson

A wonderful 25 minute Easter musical suitable for ages 5 to 9 year olds (Key Stage 1 and Lower Key Stage 2).

Approximate Running Time: 25 minutes

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For ages 7 to 11

7 reviews

Ye-Ha! - By Craig Hawes

Ye-Ha! mixes comical characters, a side-splitting script and sparkling songs in a musical that will make your cast shine and your audience go wild in a western way! With 48 speaking roles, this show will suit any size school or group with parts for between 28 and 52 children plus unlimited chorus parts. Suitable for Key Stage 2 performers (ages 7 to 11).

Approximate Running Time: 50-55 minutes

Prices from: £28.00

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For ages 5 to 11

Bossy Christmas Fairy, The - By Patricia Lee

A Christmas musical with seven new songs. This humorous musical teaches children about Christmas customs and the moral that being bossy and judging only by appearances is not acceptable.

Approximate Running Time: 30 minutes

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For ages 7 to 14

3 reviews

Move It! - By Ruth Kenward and Richard Neil

At the heart of this innovative streetdance musical for KS2-3 is the story of one boy's journey out of angry isolation into acceptance and reconciliation. Move It! is totally current but explores timeless themes: cruelty and kindness, success and failure, commitment and new beginnings. A dynamic, unforgettable experience for all involved. This stunning show offers something completely fresh and empowering for young people to perform.

Approximate Running Time: 55 minutes

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For ages 7 to 14

5 reviews

Five Gold Rings - By Ruth Kenward

This irresistibly quirky show is full of panto-style fun, ideal for KS2. Two children learn to put aside their differences and recognise each other�s strengths. In so doing, they discover the true �gold� that can be given at Christmas!

Approximate Running Time: 55 minutes

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For ages 5 to 11

Rainbow Spectacular - By Debbie Campbell

Rainbow 'Colours' are rehearsing their show, each with a special song and dance - Red for danger, zany Orange, cheerful Yellow, harmonious Blue and Green, shy Violet and moody Indigo. But when the 'Monochromes' arrive on the scene, they block out the light with clouds, overshadowing the colours. Just in time, the Sunlight breaks through, encouraging the Colours and Monochromes to work together. The result is a dramatic thunderstorm followed by a bright rainbow, making the most spectacular show on earth!

Approximate Running Time: 45-60 minutes

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For ages 5 to 11

3 reviews

Donkey Seller, The - By Carrie Richardson and Clare Jones

This delightfully entertaining nativity introduces a group of bored donkeys, whose lives are transformed by the journey they make to Bethlehem. The play is full of humour, yet there is also a real sense of the Christmas message, making this a wonderful choice for 5-9 year-olds. (Two scripts included - one for age 5 to 7, and one for age 7 to 9.)

Approximate Running Time: 25 minutes

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For ages 5 to 11

Fit For Fun!, Bitesize Golden Apple - Douglas Wootton

Everything you need for a great show! Bitesize Golden Apple musicals are short, effective, tuneful mini-musicals suitable for school assemblies or as part of a mixed performance.

Approximate Running Time: 10 minutes

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For ages 7 to 14

4 reviews

Blue Crystal, The - By Nick Perrin

New Edition 2019 - with updated script and enhanced instrumental backing tracks!

Approximate Running Time: 55 minutes

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For ages 7 to 14

Evacuees, The - By Chris Adams and Michael Sullivan

A musical for 9-14 year olds, telling the story of city youngsters evacuated in war-torn 1939.

Approximate Running Time: 75 minutes

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For ages 7 to 11

Volcanoes! - By Douglas Wootton

A musical by Douglas Wootton that is exploding with songs and fun! Includes a variety of songs and dances, along with uncluttered rhyming script and dialogue. Meet the present day children and Volcanologists who introduce us to six famous volcanoes, from Japan, Hawaii, North America and more.

Approximate Running Time: 45 minutes

Prices from: £22.45

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For ages 5 to 11

Harvest Rock! - By Sheila Wilson

At last, another new Harvest musical from Sheila Wilson, composer of 'Hooray for Harvest!' and 'Easy Peasy Harvest!'. 'Harvest Rock!' has five songs plus a reprise, for key stages 1 and 2, encompassing Autumn, nutrition and harvest themes.

Approximate Running Time: 25 minutes

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For ages 7 to 11

4 reviews

Stars Come Out For Christmas, The - By Andrew Oxspring

A new updated version of one of Edgy's best-selling Christmas shows!

Approximate Running Time: 60 minutes

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For ages 3 to 7

Higgledy Piggledy Nativity - A Joyful Nativity Musical by Niki Davies

Squeeze into the stable in Bethlehem as oxen, sheep, mice, chickens, turkeys and goats try to settle down for a quiet night�s sleep. But when news of imminent arrivals comes to their attention, a quick tidy up is needed if the stable is to be presentable for their visitors!

Approximate Running Time: 25 minutes

Prices from: £27.95

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