The classic Aesop's fable presented as a 15 minute assembly with two attractive original easy songs. You get script, two vocal tracks, two backing tracks, sheet music and free school performance licence. The assembly will engage pupils ages 5-9, or even older students with special needs. The script encourages further exploration of activities which need patience and care.

THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS HOLDS COURT - XMAS PLAY (SCRIPT ONLY- NO CD) Ages 5-11 Ever wondered why people started hanging Mistletoe at Christmas? Or how Christmas used to be celebrated? Join the Spirit of Christmas and discover the answer to these questions and more. Together you'll travel through history, and find out how Christmas was celebrated in the past. Duration 40 mins approx. There is scope to add your own Christmas songs to extend the show. The play can be previewed at magicparrot.com or by emailing info@magicparrot.com But come back to this TES page to get the special low price. Cast List (Many parts can be doubled up.) Speaking Parts (52) Spirit Of Christmas Origin 1 Origin 2 Origin 3 Mistletoe, Holly,Christmas Tree, Carol, Candle, Frost, Snow, Peace, Goodwil,l Love, 11th Century, 12th Century, 13th Century, 14th Century, 15th Century, 16th Century, 17th Century, 18th Century,19th Century, 20th Century 21st Century, Little girl, Cook, Boy 1, Boy 2, Henry VIII, Queen Edward VI, Oliver Cromwell, Soldier,Tom Smith, Sir Henry Cole John Horsley, Grandfather, 1st Child, 2nd Child 3rd Child, 4th Child, 5th Child, British Major German Major, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, Non-Speaking Parts (Misc. No.) Guests British Soldiers German Soldiers Christmas Sprites Georgian Masquerade Dancers, Carollers, Frost Fairies,Snowflakes Optional Non-speaking Parts (Misc. No.) Family Member, Traveller 2, Angry Neighbours, Rich People Poor People, Romans, Mary, Joseph, Angels, Baby Jesus, Shepherds, Wise Men SONGS (with lyrics) are suggested within the script and are easily resourced via the internet. You will probably want to use your own favourite Christmas songs. Please note: this play DOES NOT INCLUDE AUDIO or SCORE.

Gorgeous simple play with songs to sing along to. The price includes a free performance licence for schools. Great fun to act, sing and dance- and SO EASY to perform. Normally £24.95, this play is on special offer with the TES! The play is based on a famous story from China. It is thousands of years old and yet it is still told today to celebrate Chinese New Year. (It is also suitable for any time of year.) Long ago in Ancient China, the new year was fast approaching. Twelve animals were arguing. There was a dog, a pig, a rat, an ox, a tiger, a hare, a snake, a horse, a ram, a monkey and a cockerel. They thought the New Year should have a name. They were arguing because each animal wanted the year to be named after himself. And so, the Gods decreed they should have a race…

SLEEPING BEAUTY by Freddie Green 14 Bolton Close, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JG, England Tel: 020 8397 2569 Email: fgreen14@btopenworld.com A colourful musical comedy for any time of year. NOT Disney. Nine modern bouncy easy songs (mostly original) and 4 musical pieces for dance/movement, score and script to customize. No musical ability needed if you use the backing tracks. On purchase, a performance licence is granted free of charge for one production of up to 3 performances by a school or drama club. The script is supplied as a Word file for you to customize. Sheet music and songsheets for OHP are also supplied Cast Princess Siesta, Boy servant (Robert) Queen, King, Countryman, Countryman’s Daughter Countryman’s Wife, Countryman’s Son (He turns into a Prince) Fairy Nuff, Airy Fairy, Fairy Liquid, Tooth Fairy, Wicked Fairy, Henry (Wicked fairy’s bodyguard) Magic Frog, Cook, Prince Kip of Insomnia Vicar Narrator, Usher Singers Non-speaking parts: Spider 1, Spider 2 Optional extras: servants, ghost(s), mouse, beetle, woodlouse, ladybird, moth, bedbug, stray cat, acrobats, extra “bad fairies”, party guests Audio List (supplied as mp3's) 01 Welcome song (Vocals) 02 English Country Garden (Vocals) 03 Lavender Blue (Vocals) 04 Lucky Lucky Me (Vocals) 05 You Can Count on Me (Vocals) 06 Something is Amiss (Vocals) 06 Something is Amiss (Vocals) 07 Everything is Going Well (Vocals) 08 Magic Lullaby (Vocals) 09 Overgrown (Music) 10 Wedding Waltz (Vocals) 11 Acrobats (Music) 12 Here Comes the Bride (Music) 13 Curtain Calls (Music) plus 13 backing tracks to sing along to

A Short Musical Play for Young Actors aged 5-9 years, duration 20 min Based on the traditional Fairytale of “Chicken Licken” This charming tale is a firm favourite with children, and tells the story of the barnyard animals who think the sky is falling in when an acorn falls on one of their heads! You receive: editable script, sheet music, songsheets, four delightful new songs with vocals and four backing tracks, plus FREE licence for up to 3 performances at one venue. No musical ability needed if you sing along to the backing tracks. Script and Music by Freddie Green Not to be resold or distrusted without permission. YOU MAY ADAPT THE SCRIPT FOR YOUR PUPILS The purchase of this play includes a FREE school performance licence for up to 3 shows Cast: Chicken Licken……………… Henny Penny ……………… Ducky Lucky ……………… Goosey Lucy ………………… Turkey Lurkey ………………Drakey Lakey……………… Cocky Locky………………… Fairy 1 ………………………Fairy 2 ……………………… Fairy Dancers ………………………………………………………………………………… King………………………….Queen ……………………… Servant(s) …………………… Foxy Loxy ……………………Other Foxes 1, 2 and 3 ……………………………………… Soldier(s) ……………………………………………………………………………………… Props Needed: worms, fishing rod, acorns, umbrella, swords and shields for soldiers

Use these relaxing meditations as a positive lesson starter or as a plenary. Suitable for aged 5-11 or older students with special needs. Children respond well to positive comments. These recordings make good use of positive affirmations which enhance children's self-confidence and self-esteem. Children thrive in positive atmospheres where they feel valued. Benefits of feeling valued include increased patience, better concentration, enhanced listening skills, improved communication skills, and a sense of belonging. Affirmations help children create positive beliefs and promote caring behaviour and good citizenship. Each meditation lasts 3-4 mins The titles of the 15 meditations are: 01 Let Go- Let all your muscles relax! 02 The Softest Sofa- Sink into it and relax! 03 Small Object- Visualise your most precious objects! 04 Positive Thoughts 1- Unleash the power of positive thinking! 05 The Oak Tree – Be as strong and mighty as an oak tree! 06 The Magic Bubbleship– Have a ride in a spaceship! 07 The Seed- Explore the tranquil rhythm of nature! 08 The Star- You are a child of the universe! 09 Mountain- You can tackle any obstacle, even a mountain! 10 Positive Thoughts 2- Be a positive happy citizen! 11 Relax Your Muscles- Progressive Muscle Relaxation is fun! 12 Positive Thoughts 3- It’s wonderful to be alive! 13 The Secret Room- Relax in a magic room of your very own! 14 The beach- No more school! Relax in the sun! 15 A Colour Walk– Enjoy relaxing in a world of colour! Example of one of the texts: Positive Thinking In this exercise, we are going to think positive thoughts. We are going to release the stress in our mind and body. Get into a comfortable position away from anyone else, where you can relax easily. Good. Okay, I am going to give you some positive thoughts. Think about each one in your head as I say them. My mood is calm and relaxed. I can cope well. I can get on with my life during times of stress. I deserve to feel good right now. I think thoughts that make me happy. It's cool to think positive thoughts. Positive thinking makes me feel good about myself and my life. I feel peaceful and relaxed. My breathing is slow and calm. My muscles are relaxed and comfortable. I am thankful for all the good things in my life. My body is healthy and strong. I enjoy eating delicious healthy food. More details from the author: email fgreen14@btopenworld.com

A wonderful and simple traditional Nativity play supported by nine catchy original songs. 30 min. Sold worldwide. The retail price is usually £42.85 so snap up this excellent TES deal !!!! Thy easy concise script means it is accessible to all abilities, including special needs and pupils with English as an additional language. You get: editable script, score, 9 vocal tracks, 9 backing tracks and Powerpoint School performance licence included in the price. For further details, please email the author Freddie Green at fgreen14@btopenworld.com LIST OF SONGS 1) MARY, WE HAVE TO MAKE A JOURNEY (Joseph solo, and choir) 2) YOU ARE A FRIEND, GENTLE DONKEY (Choir) 3) LOOKING FOR SOMEWHERE TO STAY (Choir) 4) THERE WERE SHEPHERDS (Choir and solo by angel) 5) BRAND NEW STAR (Choir) 6) SOMETHING ON MY MIND (Herod solo, and choir) 7) THREE KINGS’ SONG (3 Kings in unison, and choir) 8) SLEEP, WONDERFUL BABY (Joseph solo, Mary solo, and choir) 9) Finale: BRAND NEW STAR (repeated, sung by all) CAST Narrator ……………………………………………………………. Mary………………………………………………………………... Joseph………………………………………………………………. Messenger …………………………………………………………. Angel 1…………………………………………………………….. Angel 2 ……………………………………………………………. Angel 3 ……………………………………………………………. Angel 4 ………………………��…………………………………. Shepherd 1 ………………………………………………………… Shepherd 2 ……………………………………………………….… Shepherd 3 (Non speaking) ……………………………………….. Shepherd 4 (Non-speaking)………………………………………... Innkeeper…………………………………………………………… Herod ……………………………………………………………… 3 Wise Men …………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………….…….. Children bearing gifts ……………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………

A New King is Born! Cast Narrator 1, 2, 3, 4 ………………………………………………………………………. Mary and Joseph ……………………………………………………………... Angel Gabriel………………………….Other angels………………………………… Centurion …………………………………………. Innkeeper and wife …………………………………..…………………………. Shepherds…………………………………..…………………………………….. Sheep (optional) …………………………….. Villager 1 ……………………………Villager 2……………………….. Other villagers ………………………………………………….. Wise Men 1, 2 and 3 ……………………………………. Herod ……………………………………Servant……………… Courtiers………………………………………………………………………… Children Bearing Gifts …………………………………………………………. CD Listing (Tracks 1-12 have vocals. Tracks 13-24 are backing tracks) 1…..Long Long Way to Bethlehem 2…..Try Another Door 3…..Oh Little Town of Bethlehem 4…..Away in a Manger 5…..Hark! The herald angels sing 6…..Ding Dong Merrily on High 7…. .Oh Come all ye Faithful 8…...A New King is Born 9…...This King 10….What an Honour to Worship this King 11….Oh Come Little Children 12….Silent Night Save big with this TES deal! (The current Amazon price is £43.75) This traditional Nativity Play is designed to be easy and quick to stage with a minimum of fuss. No musical ability is needed- simply play the backing tracks as the children sing along. The songs are a nice mix of well known carols and catchy new material. The script is supplied a s Word file so you can customize it if you wish (e.g. shorten it, add a few more lines etc.) You also receive songsheets (to make OHP transparencies) A simple melody-line score (sheet music) is also provided free of charge, if you prefer to use a pianist rather than play the backing tracks. Please note that the sheet music is only intended as a rough guide. Feel free to arrange the songs as you wish. Have a question? Email the author (Freddie Green) at fgreen14@btopenworld.com Performance Rights: The purchaser may perform this play on one site up to three times without royalty charges in a non-profitable way (e.g. in a school or church group) For commercial usage, or to renew a licence very cheaply please contact us for details. Copyright Notice: You must not hire, sell, or pass on any of the materials to a third party without permission

A favourite Aesop's Fable supplied with audio, script, and simple score. No musical ability needed if you use the backing track to sing along to! A lovely simple assembly item for young actors aged 5-9 Duration 10-15 min

AND HEAVEN AND NATURE SING! (Musical Christmas Play for Primary Schools) Retail Price £40.00 Duration 60 mins Ages 6-13 Great Christmas Play for ages 6-13! The script is based around 14 familiar Christmas carols, and ends with a Nativity. This play is acted in four parts, so (optionally) four groups can produce a part each. Price includes Script, audio, score, songsheets and performance licence. No musical ability needed- just sing along. 14 GREAT SONGS WITH VOCALS AND BACKING TRACKS ,SCORE, LYRICS, AND THE SCRIPT TO CUSTOMIZE. FREE LICENCE WITH ALL OUR PLAYS!!!

A short 15-20 minute musical play for ages 5-11 to promote the importance of reading! A fantastic, fun class assembly, and a very useful resource for literacy lessons. Particularly suitable as an item to enhance your “Book Week” or “World Book Day” No musical ability needed. Just sing along to the song, which is supplied with vocals and as a backing track too. Or use a pianist if preferred. A basic melody-line score is provided free of charge. Lots of other easy musical plays available from magicparrot.com Copyright Freddie Green All rights reserved. Do not perform, sell, lend, hire or distribute without permission. Photocopiable by one purchaser for use at one specific site. Synopsis/ Teacher’s Notes : The books in a library are squabbling about who is the most important book in the library. And they.are grumbling because they are hardly ever taken off the shelves! They decide to go on a march to show everyone how important and valuable they are! The play features a lengthy song “The Book Parade” with unison singing, individual parts and plenty of marching action. All the children in the class should take part in the “book parade”. Depending on the size of the class, you must decide whether they do this all at once or in groups. On the CD…… Track 1: “The Book Parade” ……with vocals Track 2: “The Book Parade” ……without vocals Optional: You can customize this play, depending on the talents in the class. For instance, if you have a ballet “expert” he/she can dress as a ballet instruction book and give a brief ballet demonstration. The same applies to children who are “experts” in other areas e.g. football, swimming, other sports, photography, martial arts, boxing, scouting, playing the trumpet etc etc. Costumes/ Scenery : The children wear colourful “Sandwich boards” made of cardboard, depicting a range of fiction and non-fiction book covers, magazines, comics, newspapers etc. You need to make these in an art lesson beforehand! Alternatively, the children can carry “Big Books” around the stage. No scenery is needed, but a selection of “Big Books” could be displayed on stage. Cast: Narrator, and: Children dressed as: Story Book, Animal Book, History Book, Science Book Transport Book, Dictionary, Encyclopaedia Poetry Book ABC book, Cookery Book, Joke Book N.B. The rest of the class are dressed as books of their choice, or as characters from books. They march in the book parade and sing!

Brilliant musical play for KS1 and lower KS2. Other age groups-including youth groups and adults- have used it to perform to young audiences. Five Instant easy repetitive songs supplied as mp3’s (vocal tracks and backing tracks). No musical ability needed- the children can just sing along. (A basic score is provided too) This is a very nice version of the classic fairytale, featuring all the usual characters and some other animals in the forest. Perfect for an end-of-term show, class work on traditional tales, or an extended assembly lasting 25 min THE TROUBLE WITH GOLDILOCKS CAST: Goldilocks Her Mother Her Father Bingo the Dog Sheep 1 Sheep 2 Flower 1 Flower 2 Butterfly 1 Butterfly 2 Frog 1 Frog 2 Frog 3 Frog 4 Frog 5 Squirrel 1 Squirrel 2 Leprechaun 1 Leprechaun 2 Papa Bear Mama Bear Baby Bear Optional: More leprechauns, animals and flowers! SONGS INCLUDED: (Each song has a vocal track, backing track and sheet music) 01 BINGO THE DOG 02 DOGGY IN THE WINDOW 03 FIVE SPECKLED FROGS 04 FOUR FAT SAUSAGES 05 GOLDILOCKS’ SONG PROPS: stick, hoop, frying pan with 4 sausages, table and 3 bowls of porridge with spoons, 3 chairs (one flimsy chair probably made of cardboard), 3 sleeping bags for beds

Delightful short musical play with one easy, instant. bouncy, catchy song to inspire your young actors. No musical ability needed- play the backing track! (A track with vocals is also included, so you can learn the song) Basic sheet music also included with the script. Ideal for work on “Traditional Tales”, and a lovely item for an assembly presentation of 15 mins approx.

This is a delightful class assembly, lasting 15 minutes with one song to perform at the end. Some starving soldiers enter a village where nobody is willing to share any food etc . With guile and creativity, the soldiers teach the villagers how to share and how to overcome their selfishness! This gorgeous short play is suitable for ages 6-11. The script is held together by narration, making it accessible to a wide range of young actors, including chidren with special needs or EAL. CAST: 3 Narrators, 4 soldiers, 2 peasants- female and male, 2 children, 2 women, barber, tailor, cobbler, mayor, other villagers, singers, drummer (optional) Props needed: drum, big pot hung over a “fire”, some stones, big spoon, salt, pepper, carrots, cabbage, onions, beef, turnips, parsley, celery, barley, milk, other vegetables, shaving mug, “razor”, and shaving soap, towel, stool, bowls, spoons, bread, wine, goblets

Cinderella is a wonderful timeless comedy for primary school children to act, sing and dance. The play lasts 55 min. The playscript comes with 28 audio tracks (14 are backing tracks.) No musical ability is needed, but a very basic score is provided. A free performance licence for 3 shows is granted to the purchaser. Cast List: NARRATORS BARON BOFFIN (A weak minded man) CINDERELLA (His lovely daughter) BARONESS (A wicked selfish woman) HILDA and EUPHORIA (Her spiteful daughters, played by males) COOK NELLIE (A parlour maid) BUTTONS BONIO (A dog) TIDDLES (A naughty cat) Animals: Rats/Mice/Bugs/Beetles/Spiders PRINCE KING QUEEN MESSENGER HENRY and TOM (party guests) OTHER GUESTS AT THE PARTY VICAR

A musical comedy for a primary school cast. The songs are a mix of well known songs and original material. You get: editable script, very basic score,vocal tracks, backing tracks, OHP sheets and worksheets. Normal retail price £42.50 The price includes a licence to perform it three times to any audience. CAST: Narrator(s) Dick Toodles the Cat Liza and Jack (hop assistants) Mr Fitzwarren (Shop owner) Alice (his daughter) Exotic dancers Fairy Queen King Rat Other Rats Ship’s crew- Captain 1st mate 2nd mate 3rd mate Muffin Man Flower girl Butcher Man Chimney Sweep Emperor and Empress Servant Customer Rats,mice,bugs,flies, and spiders Optional: Shabby People Optional: Extra crew

A musical presentation based on the classic story. 40 mins. Written in simple modern English. Suitable for a class of primary school children aged 7-11 and/or pupils with special needs or EAL. The script is compelling but easy to stage. Spoken parts are short and easy to learn . The performance relies on narration, music and movement. The script comes with 22 audio tracks containing 6 attractive modern easy songs and musical pieces for dance/movement sequences. Songs are provided with and without lyrics. No musical ability is needed- just play the backing tracks and sing along. (However, a simple score is provided too as a free extra.) Narration binds the script together and reduces the need for prompting.

A very colourful, exciting play musical play to act, sing and dance. The price includes a free performance licence for schools. Target Age Range: 7-13 yrs. Duration approx 30-35 mins. THE STORY: Koong-Se is the beautiful daughter of a wealthy Chinese mandarin. He wants Koong-Se to marry a rich husband, but she finds them all vain and boring. Instead, she falls in love with Chang who is merely a gardener. The mandarin is outraged and he banishes Chang from the palace and confines his daughter. During her confinement, the mandarin arranges her wedding, but the lovers escape. They are hunted down, and trapped in a small pagoda. The pagoda is set on fire and the lovers perish, but the garden spirits turn them into immortal white birds.

‘Just Call me the Pied Piper’ is a sure fire hit play for a large cast age 5-11 by Freddie Green. Approx 45 min. Lovely original songs supplied as vocal tracks and backing tracks, to download. (No musical ability needed). Ideal for any time of year. Price includes FREE school performance licence. The play begins with colourful action in the market square, but it quickly becomes apparent that all is not well in Hamelin. Where there is grain, there are rats! The Pied Piper arrives and agrees to rid the town of the rats, and the mayor promises him a generous payment plus his daughter’s hand in marriage. The Piper charms the rats away but, on completion of the task, the mayor refuses to keep his promises. In a rage, the Piper charms away the children of Hamelin to a better place in the mountains where people always keep their promises. Hamelin becomes a sad lonely place. Two endings: the traditional ending or the happier ending where the problems are all resolved and a magnificent wedding ends the show!