King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table Assembly or Class Play

Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table Class Play or Assembly
Cast of 30.
Duration around 10 minutes.
This script starts with a look at the Code of Honour which those Knights of the Round Table were supposed to follow and demonstrate in their actions. But Knights, like the rest of us, are merely human as pointed out by our learned friend/wizard – Merlin. This script attempts to highlight that nobody - not even the great King Arthur - is perfect; but that that shouldn’t stop us from trying to be modern Knights – at least in as far as their aspirations!
The second half of the script has a brief resume of The Sword in the Stone plus a mention of some other key moments in the Arthurian legend.
Sample Text
Knight 10: (To King Arthur) You taught us that all men were born equal.
Knight 11: And that we should always respect ourselves and others, as equals.
King Arthur: That was the idea behind the Round Table. That no one should think himself superior to another.
Knight 12: Nobody should get airs above their station. Meekness and humility are two shining virtues we should all aspire to.
Knight 13: We should be kind
Knight 14: Gentle
Knight 15: And merciful
Mordred: Doesn’t sound very ‘knightly’ to me!
King Arthur: Which is why you should be listening and learning. It takes more than sheer brawn to be a true knight!
Knight 16: Yes, be prepared to fight for justice
King Arthur: But being brave is only good if it is done for the right reasons!
Knight 17: You have to know right from wrong
Knight 18: And fight for those who can’t defend themselves.
Mordred: (Muttering) Doesn’t sound very heroic to me!
King Arthur: But that’s just it! It’s not about playing the hero, looking all dashing and chivalrous!
Knight 19: That’s plain vanity! Nothing noble and courageous about that!
Mordred: (Spluttering) But
Knight 20: (Sighing) You have to be patient.
Knight 21: Courteous. Treat others as you would wish them to treat you.
Knight 22: Harbour no envy.
Knight 23: Commit no murder.
Mordred: Oh, here we go. I wondered when that was going to come up.
Knight 24: To have honour you have to fight on the side of truth.
Mordred: And who are you, any of you, to say what that is?
Merlin: (Sighing) Ah me! And this is where it all gets so complicated. None of us are perfect. We all get drawn into temptation – that’s life.
King Arthur: But we can at least try to abide by certain rules of conduct. Ones that are not going to harm others. And if we succeed at just a few of these, then we are on the right path.