We firmly believe that children are capable of telling wonderful stories in a creative and dynamic manner. Our musicals are full of drama, humour, emotion, tension and pathos, all wrapped up in an hour long piece of theatre. We keep the staging simple, aware of the financial, spatial and logistical restrictions under which schools have to operate. Rehearsals are made easier by the thoughtful composition of the scenes and the division of the cast into groups. We also provide a wealth of material to help both director and actors, including character profiles, scene summaries, audition suggestions, characters in each scene, costumes and make-up guidance, props list, song notes and a glossary of unusual/challenging terms within the script. Full of lively songs and clever storytelling, this script is bound to be a hit with your nursery or early years group! Cleverly designed adaptable script with the flexibility to rehearse scenes within individual classes or groups, which can be brought together in one or two final rehearsals Duration is another factor to consider when choosing your primary school nativity. The duration of our nativity musicals ranges from 20 minutes up to 50 minutes, with everything in between, so you can find something that works within your time frame. In many schools, performing an Out of the Ark nativity play has become a festive tradition. Our nativity plays and musicals for children have simple, often humorous scripts with adaptable parts to suit small or larger casts. All of the songs in our Christmas productions help to capture the magic of this special time of year. With nearly 60 nativity and Christmas musicals in our catalogue, there is sure to be one to suit your school to help you celebrate what is the most wonderful time of the year for children.

The Amazing Advent Calendar' is an exciting take on the nativity journey, full of fun and adventure, with a flexible cast size and brilliant songs. Ideal for smaller classes, this easy-to-follow tale follows the stable farm animals preparing to give the nativity characters a warm welcome upon their arrival. Perfectly pitched for preschool and early years, this nativity play provides flexibility in the number of roles and speaking characters so that you can adapt to the needs of the children. Our script features a character list that ensures every child involved get an opportunity to shine on stage.A fun and exciting twist on the classic tale that will have the children laughing and learning throughout the rehearsal process. Hoorary in a Manger' is an uplifting school nativity play about the journey to Bethlehem, with fun characters and wide array of parts to easily scale the production up or down. Choosing a Niki Davies production is a brilliant school nativity idea. We are pleased to be the publishers of six of Niki's very latest infant nativity plays: Not sure what props to use? We’ve got you covered with our recommended props list that adds authenticity to your performance while keeping things simple and manageable.

Focusing on celebrating our differences and individuality, this delightful early years nativity play carries an important and celebrated message. This simple but effective nativity was perfect for the age range as it has a simple but humorous script and seven easy to learn songs that have been on loop in Kindergarten since October!Stable by Starlight' is a more classic school nativity play. A wonderful choice with seven charming, memorable songs and a beautiful storyline. Year 2 took the leading roles in this fun-filled take on the traditional Nativity story about a very talented animal band whose concert preparations and performance are interrupted by the arrival of Baby Jesus. Year 2 were expertly supported by the children from Year 1, who all got the chance to show off their dance moves and angelic voices. The Nativity managed to shoehorn in a number of 70s disco classics!

School musicals should be the most rewarding of all school adventures, something of which the school and parents can be rightly proud. But the whole process should also be as enjoyable and as stress-free as possible. By creating musicals intended to capture the imagination of the children, we also aim to ease the process for the teachers at the helm. And don’t forget, we are always at the end of the phone should you need further guidance and support. Looking for a way to bring the magic of the nativity story to life in your school? Meet our comprehensive Nativity Play Script resource. Crafted with precision and care, this resource provides you with everything you need to stage an unforgettable performance. Flexibility to create an expandable library of Words on Screen™ song collections, nativities and musicals in your Out of the Ark online accountWe understand the importance of giving you the utmost flexibility when it comes to putting on a nativity school play. More flexibility makes it easier to stage a musical, no matter the theme. With each of our nativities, you’ll find that the number of cast members and number of speaking roles can be easily adjusted to fit the size you need. Niki Davies' delightful new nativity perfectly captures the spirit of Christmas and will captivate young performers, complete with six fantastic songs and a charming, simple script. With 30 speaking roles and a flexible cast size of 22-73+, this is an ideal nativity for ages 4 to 8. For a school musical to be deemed successful, inclusivity is vital. We believe in providing as many chances to as many children as possible. Each of our musicals provides over 30 named speaking parts, innumerable ensemble opportunities, and guidance (including suggested names themselves) on how to increase the number of parts for a larger cast. We also include a range of activities for the classroom, helping all pupils to feel enthused about the production and important to the process. All of those with speaking roles spoke clearly and confidently, impressing their teachers and the audience of parents and grandparents. Not only did the whole cast perfect their lines, dance moves and songs, they also managed to sign along to many of the songs, making this nativity truly inclusive! Craig has tremendous talent and creates musicals with fabulously funny scripts and crazy characters that both adults and children find highly entertaining. The songs for his shows are all catchy and appealing which helps the children to engage and to fully showcase their talents.

A very warm welcome to The School Musicals Company, writers and publishers of school musicals for KS1, KS2 & lower KS3. Highly suitable for drama clubs and youth theatres.

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A current Annual Performance Licence is required to perform a musical or nativity to an audience (other than to pupils & staff), including an online audience, and irrespective of whether admission charges are made. Perfect for both small and large casts, this is a fun and energetic twist on the classic nativity tale and a staple favourite amongst early years. This collection of productions covers a variety of age ranges, hence different primary school age groups and early years pupils are all catered for. Woolly is a sweet and uplifting nativity story which perfectly captures the spirit of Christmas. Its upbeat songs will keep the children and audience captivated throughout. The Stable Stompers’ can’t wait to play their big concert in the stable in Bethlehem. They have been practising hard for weeks and are hoping for a big audience that night. But then some angels arrive talking of a young couple – Mary and Joseph – who are expected shortly, not to mention some local shepherds and three travelling kings. Suddenly, the stable animals have other things on their mind than their concert, especially with the arrival of baby Jesus.