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

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.

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For ages 5 to 11

5 reviews

A Tale Of Two Birthdays - By Judy Lown

A Tale Of Two Birthdays is a show with lots of character (and plenty of characters!) that is very simple to produce. There are lots of opportunities for different children to shine and the songs are exceptionally easy to teach, with lively actions provided. There are even a couple of choreographed dances to try. Great fun!

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For ages 5 to 11

A Very Magical Christmas Story - By Alison Carver

Turn the page and journey back in time! A Christmas musical for Key Stages 1-2 with 29 speaking parts (and the opportunity for more children to appear in costume who join in with the action and the singing).

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A Way In A Manger - By Ruth Kenward and Caroline Kimber

For ages 5 to 11

4 reviews

A Way In A Manger - By Ruth Kenward and Caroline Kimber

Set within a story from old English folklore, this musical is a simple explanation of the Christmas message, that Jesus was born in human form to show mankind the character of God. A refreshing new look at what lies at the heart of the Christmas story - something completely different.

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For ages 5 to 11

1 review

Amazing Advent Calendar, The - By Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey

This thrilling nativity musical follows Nicholas Mistletoe as he tumbles back in time to the days surrounding the birth of Jesus. Dressed in his pyjamas and slippers, can Nicholas make it to the stable to observe the new-born baby or will the distrustful Roman soldiers evict him from Bethlehem?

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For ages 5 to 11

3 reviews

Apprentice, The - By Daisy Bond and Ian Faraday

A brand new musical nativity play about Simeon, a kind old carpenter from Bethlehem, and his apprentice, a young girl called Sarah, who's skills and talents are really put to the test one starry night when it seems that everyone in Bethlehem needs a bit of woodwork doing!

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Baa Baa Bethlehem - By Daisy Bond and Ian Faraday

For ages 5 to 11

4 reviews

Baa Baa Bethlehem - By Daisy Bond and Ian Faraday

In this imaginative new nativity musical, we discover that wonderful things do indeed come in small packages! For four young shepherds, being �bottom of the heap� is no fun. They never get to leave the hillside and take the sheep to market and are never allowed to sit near the fire on cold evenings - such treats are reserved for the older shepherds.

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Babushka (The Musical) - By Ruth Kenward

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!

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Behind The Stable Door - By Sarah Baker and Andrew Oxspring

For ages 5 to 11

7 reviews

Behind The Stable Door - By Sarah Baker and Andrew Oxspring

Why are a cat, a dog, an ox, a donkey, a sheep and three camels all sitting outside a stable on a chilly, starry night? Well, the innkeeper�s wife has a bee in her bonnet and has declared her stable �out-of-bounds� to all animals!

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For ages 5 to 11

Bethlehem B and B - By Nick Haworth and Andrew Oxspring

Bethlehem B&B is a nativity musical for the whole school (ages 4-11). Bethlehem�s smallest inn, The Happy Donkey, has been receiving some pretty horrible reviews in the local B&B guide! It appears that a rival innkeeper is employing some underhand tactics to boost the ratings and profits of his own establishment, Caesar�s Palace Guesthouse.

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For ages 5 to 11

Bethlehem Baby! - Sheila Wilson

This nativity musical from Sheila Wilson (Hosanna Rock!, Rock Around The Flock!) is another gem, guaranteed to entertain your children and audience!

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For ages 5 to 11

Bethlehem Bake-Off - By Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey

With a cracking script and six unbeatable songs, Bethlehem Bake-Off has all the ingredients for a truly egg-cellent nativity for ages 5 to 9. Contains 30 speaking roles and a flexible cast size of 20-34+ (ideal cast size 30).

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For ages 5 to 11

Bethlehem Ballroom - A Toe-Tapping Musical Nativity by Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey

Take to the floor as Bethlehem�s newest ballroom opens its doors to the many visitors arriving for the Census. For the guests who have arrived early enough, it�s party time and the music is playing! For those faced with a longer journey - such as Mary and Joseph - it means there is no room anywhere.

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For ages 7 to 11

1 review

Bethlehem Bandits - By Dave Corbett

Outside the ancient City of Bethlehem, a group of Bandits are busy plotting new crimes. These Bandits aren't exactly nasty or scary though. In fact, they top the list of the most useless band of Bandits in the country and what they don't realise is just how special this night will be. When they fail to steal anything from Mary, Joseph, the three Kings and even the Shepherds, they decide to change their ways.

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For ages 7 to 11

Bethlehem Bootee Company, The - By Dave Corbett

Marcus and Selina, the very first M&S, try to sell bootees to Mary, Joseph and a trio of Kings ... but they need to buy wool from some shepherds so that Granny can keep knitting!

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For ages 7 to 11

Bethlehem Tails - By Cyril Hambly

Bethlehem Tails is a nativity play with a difference.

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For ages 5 to 11

Camel's Arms, The - By Dave Corbett

Featuring the family who run 'The Camel's Arms' Inn in Bethlehem, this musical has seven fantastic easy-to-learn songs and all the elements of a traditional nativity, along with a generous helping of humour throughout - and a starring role for the non-speaking sheep! Maaaiirvelous!

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For ages 5 to 11

Christmas Code, The - Sheila Wilson

This fun new nativity musical from Sheila Wilson (Hosanna Rock!, Rock around the Flock!) has the wise men and Herod rushing to see who can crack the Christmas code (a verse from Isaiah, a star in the sky) first, to find the promised baby King in the stable.

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For ages 5 to 11

Christmas Praise! - By Sheila Wilson

This popular Nativity musical is ideal for key stages 1 and 2. It is set for four narrators, with simple short lines. The songs are quick to learn but sound very effective! The play is quite simple but can be extended if you prefer more lines.

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For ages 7 to 11

Christmas Presence - A Children's Nativity - By Sheila Wilson

This charming nativity musical is suitable for, and popular with, Key Stages 1 and 2, and is also ideal for KS1-only performances. There is a cast of 25-30 but more or less characters can easily be used.

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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.

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For ages 5 to 11

Christmas Spies, The - Alison Carver

A brand-new musical from the ever-reliable Alison Carver, with a running time of approximately fifty minutes.

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Christmas Stars! - A Nativity Musical by Sheila Wilson

For ages 5 to 11

1 review

Christmas Stars! - A Nativity Musical by Sheila Wilson

This fun new Christmas musical has God auditioning all the traditional characters for the Nativity. But there are no losers (apart from Herod!) and the musical ends with a beautiful tableau scene. It is suitable for KS1+ and 2, or all KS1 ages if your staff and children are confident. It is set for a cast of approximately 30, but can be freely adapted for more or less. Permission is given for the play to be adapted as well (and KS1 suggestions are included).

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For ages 5 to 11

Christmas Story, The - By Mark Golding

The traditional Biblical Nativity story retold in narration and 8 new songs for performamce by children. The songs are colourful, easy to learn and have an up-to-date feeling which makes them instantly appealing to children, teachers, parents and friends. Ideal for those with limited time to spend on rehearsals.

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For ages 7 to 11

3 reviews

Creepy Crawly Christmas - By Craig Hawes

From the writer of Zoom! and The Magical Christmas Box comes a brand new Christmas musical for Primary Schools. Creepy Crawly Christmas is a delightfully different look at the Nativity - through the eyes of a caterpillar!

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For ages 5 to 11

Do The Christmas Rock! - By Sheila Wilson

Do The Christmas Rock! What better way to celebrate Christmas? Parents and teachers can join in the hand-jives too! This wonderfully feel-good show or song-collection has 6 irresistible songs (plus reprise) with optional ukuleles, recorders, glockenspiel, kazoos & sleigh bells and optional easy echo-singing plus (for KS2) harmonies. The CD comes with excellent backing tracks as well as the songs and the play is written in rhyme with plenty of laughs as well as a poignant sigh over Mary and the baby.

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Donkey Seller, The - By Carrie Richardson and Clare Jones

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.)

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For ages 5 to 11

Fleas' Christmas Story, The - By Ali Dee

The Nativity as you�ve never sung it before. The usual characters and a familiar story ... but told from a very unusual perspective!

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For ages 5 to 11

1 review

Follow That Star - Gawen Robinson and Stephen Robertson

Follow That Star is a short, entertaining musical nativity full of good natured humour and memorable songs.

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For ages 5 to 11

4 reviews

Gabriel's Big Break - By Daisy Bond and Ian Faraday

A brand new Christmas and Nativity musical for KS1 and KS2.

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For ages 5 to 11

1 review

Gentle Beasts - By Debbie Campbell

The traditional English carol The Friendly Beasts has been adapted by Debbie Campbell to create a heart-warming and amusing Christmas musical, describing the Nativity from the point of view of a bunch of rather comical animals!

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For ages 5 to 11

Gift Bringer, The - Val Hawthorne

This new musical is an original and sensitive telling of the traditional story of Baboushka the gift-bringer - a Russian legend.

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Gold, Frankincense And Mirth! - By Sheila Wilson

For ages 5 to 11

Gold, Frankincense And Mirth! - By Sheila Wilson

Laughter is a precious gift. In this heartwarming new nativity musical, the wise men bring joy a-plenty, along with their traditional gifts. Children will love the entertaining play and the seven catchy songs, including a hand-jiving finale and the cool backing tracks. Gold, Frankincense And Mirth! features all the favourite Christmas characters, from Gabriel to Herod, and creates a warm and uplifting end of term celebration for children, teachers and parents. It�s another gem from Sheila Wilson, composer of �Hosanna Rock!�, �Rock around the Flock!�, �Scrooge� and �Christmas Stars (The Xmas Factor)�.

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For ages 7 to 11

1 review

Good, The Bad and The Donkey, The - By Malcolm Sircom

Another light-hearted, feel-good Musical nativity from the same stable (no pun intended!) as The Little Shepherd.

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For ages 5 to 11

1 review

Happy Birthday Jesus - By Mike Smith and Keith Dawson

This delightful nativity for 4 to 8 year olds establishes the link between Christmas and Jesus's birthday with 8 easy to learn catchy songs.

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For ages 5 to 11

1 review

Happy-Clappy Nativity, A - By Ian Faraday and Daisy Bond

A Happy-Clappy Nativity is a Nativity musical full of happiness (and clappiness!) for KS1 & lower KS2 (ages 4-9).

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For ages 5 to 11

Hay Bale Hotel - By Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey

New for 2024!� Hay Bale Hotel includes six wonderfully catchy songs with a host of lovable characters and takes a fresh, fun and heart-warming look at the nativity story. With 40 speaking roles and a flexible cast size of between 25 to 50+, this nativity musical is suitable for ages 5-9.

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For ages 5 to 11

Hay Presto - An Ex-Strawdinary Musical Nativity by Matthew Crossey and Tom Kirkham

The residents of Bethlehem are worried: a census has been called and they are about to be inundated with people and animals. Where will everyone stay? Will they run out of food and water? And most importantly, will there be enough hay?

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For ages 5 to 11

Holy Joe! (The Un-Sung Hero) - By Sheila Wilson

This is a nativity musical with a difference - Joseph is the star for a change! He�s the original �new man�, supporting Mary and helping her to fulfil her destiny. He gets his chance for some glory too: �No more standing in the second row, Come forward and take a bow, it�s: Holy Joe!�.

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For ages 5 to 11

Hooray In A Manger - By Jane Carr and Geoff Lawson

Seven beautiful new songs and a lovely script make Hooray In A Manger the perfect nativity musical for 5-9 year olds.

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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.

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For ages 5 to 11

Inn Crowd, The - By Matthew Crossey and Tom Kirkham

The Inn Crowd takes a fresh, funny, furry look at the nativity story, complete with seven brilliantly catchy new songs and a host of groovy characters and is suitable for 5-9 year olds.

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For ages 5 to 11

It's A Census, Get Me Out Of Here! - By Matthew Crossey and Tom Kirkham

The cameras roll as Abi and Seth, renowned television presenters of It�s A Census, Get Me Out Of Here!, broadcast live from a bustling Bethlehem during the Roman census. As the inns fill with visitors and the local residents contemplate running for the hills, two late-comers - a young couple and their donkey - will take any shelter they can find. Even a stable.

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It's Chr-i-i-i-stmas! - By Andrew Oxspring and Ian Faraday

For ages 5 to 11

2 reviews

It's Chr-i-i-i-stmas! - By Andrew Oxspring and Ian Faraday

This 'pop-tastic' musical will make you feel like you're at the coolest Christmas party ever! Set against the background of a festive chart show, the traditional Nativity is told by a delightful variety of 'bands' and 'artists', all key characters in the familiar story. Through wonderful pastiches and parodies of our favourite seasonal rock and pop anthems, and a simple but witty script, the first ever Christmas is presented like never before and is guaranteed to get your whole school rocking as we count down the hits to see who is top of the festive pop charts!

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For ages 5 to 11

jesus @ bethlehemstable.com - By Sheila Wilson

This popular Christmas musical takes a thoroughly modern look at a thoroughly traditional story, resulting in a wonderfully enjoyable nativity show! It is ideal for KS1 and KS2, and ideal for KS2-only performances.

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Jesus' Christmas Party - By Roger Parsley

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.

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For ages 5 to 11

Little Angels! - By Sheila Wilson

There�s a sense of irony in the title of this musical. Many children AREN�T little angels, at least by the end of term anyway! So this tongue-in-cheek musical contains some gentle humour, along with all the ingredients of a contemporary interpretation of the Nativity.

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For ages 7 to 11

2 reviews

Little Shepherd, The - Malcolm Sircom

The story of David, a shepherd boy, who desperately wants to see the baby Jesus. Eventually, his wish is granted, after many incidents and distractions including meeting the Three Kings and the Three Wise Men!

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For ages 5 to 11

6 reviews

Little Star's Story - By Nairne Page

An adorable nativity musical for KS1 that is simple to prepare, yet it has plenty for the whole cast to do and enjoy. The songs are sweet and very easy to teach and two versions of the script are included - one for age 6 to 9, the other for age 5 to 7 (simplified). A read aloud story is included to help you introduce the content to the children.

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For ages 5 to 11

4 reviews

Magical Christmas Box, The - By Craig Hawes

Its Christmas Eve! Two small children ask their wise Grandfather what Christmas is all about. He gives them a magical box which, with the help of its Keepers, takes the children on an amazing adventure.

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Magical Christmas Journey - By Sarah Baker

For ages 5 to 11

Magical Christmas Journey - By Sarah Baker

Sarah Baker's Magical Christmas Journey is a wonderful nativity musical that�s full of character, great songs, warmth and humour. The story is clear and simple, the songs are exceptionally easy to learn and the script is easy to follow. With lots of actions provided for the songs and a good pace to the dialogue, there is plenty to keep the children engaged. An easy narrated version is also included.

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For ages 5 to 11

Mary, Mary! - By Sheila Wilson

This charming Christmas Nativity needs a minimum of 12 to perform and is fine for 20 or more. It includes all the traditional Nativity characters and tells the traditional story in a contemporary way. The narration is in rhyme and is set for four narrators.

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For ages 7 to 11

3 reviews

Match Girl's Christmas, The - By Nick Perrin

This powerful short musical reminds us of the need to care for the poorest in our society, as well as pointing to the love and hope that Christmas brings. The play cleverly interweaves two stories (Hans Christian Andersen�s �The Little Match Girl� and the story of the Nativity), yet the script is relatively undemanding as most of the action is integral to the songs, keeping preparation time to a minimum.

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For ages 5 to 11

2 reviews

Michaelmas Mouse - By Dave Corbett

Michaelmas Mouse hitches a lift on Mary and Joseph�s donkey to visit his relatives in Bethlehem. The city mice don't approve of their scruffy country cousin until he sorts out the tyrannical cat Morz. As they stroll over the hills around Bethlehem, some sheep tell them about the birth of a special baby.

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For ages 5 to 11

1 review

Mystic Nativity, The - By Debbie Campbell

This sparkling Christmas Musical brings Botticelli's magnificent painting to life once again. With the Set, Costumes and Staging inspired by Botticelli�s painting (on display at the National Gallery in London), Debbie Campbell's new script conveys the Christmas Story with Dialogue, Narration and Quotes from The New English Bible. It will be enjoyed by children of all ages for many Christmases to to come.

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For ages 5 to 11

Nativity ... it takes a village - By Sheila Wilson

They say it takes a village to raise a child ... and in Bethlehem, a kind stable-owner and some local shepherds all played their part in Jesus' early days! In this fun new nativity from Sheila Wilson (Hosanna Rock!), a few extra neighbours help too, with a hot meal, a blanket, and even bootees for the lovely new baby!

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For ages 7 to 11

Nativity Nightmares!: Junior Spotlight Series - By Sheila Wilson

Sheila Wilson's Nativity Nightmares! explores another side of the school nativity, understood only by those trying to rally the cast into some semblance of Christmas cheer. This musical, perfect for Key stage 2 children, is a funny, quirky twist on the traditional Nativity play certain to entertain. As always, Sheila's catchy melodies and genius lyrics will inspire children to perform at their best and the originality and amusement of this alternative theme will guide teachers and parents through yet another Christmas play. Nativity Nightmares! features nine catchy songs with opportunities for part-singing, hand-jiving and even teacher involvement - this is a sure-fire hit for Key Stage 2!

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For ages 5 to 11

Nativity Rock! - By Sheila Wilson

Nativity Rock! contains seven original, catchy songs and is an entertaining play telling the Christmas story with flair and enthusiasm, which children and audiences will love.

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For ages 5 to 11

Nearly No Nativity - Alison Carver

It�s the final dress rehearsal of the school Nativity play. There�s so much talking and arguing that their teacher threatens to cancel the performance. Just in time they realise who the real star of the show is - Jesus lying in the manger.

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For ages 5 to 11

Peace On Earth! (Everyone's Christmas Wish) - By Sheila Wilson

What better wish for children (and all of us) this Christmas than Peace on Earth? This fun and poignant new musical from well-known and respected children's author Sheila Wilson moves through laughter and tears as it tells the Christmas story with style and wit. All the favourite characters feature, with optional appearances from King Herod, Emperor Caesar Augustus and even sheep if you have small children and woolly costumes!

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