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Inspire your Key Stage 2 students with the powerful story of Marcus Rashford, the celebrated footballer and social activist, with this engaging 20-minute play script. This assembly script highlights themes of using your platform for good, community spirit, and sporting talent.

Key Features:

Uplifting Storyline: The script follows Marcus Rashford’s journey from his childhood in Manchester, where he played football with his friends, to his success as a Manchester United player and his impactful campaigns to support children facing food poverty.

Key Scenes:

Early Days in Manchester: Introduces Young Marcus, his family, and his love for football.  
The Making of a Footballer: Depicts Marcus’s talent being recognized and his dedication to training.  
Stepping onto the World Stage: Showcases Marcus’s debut for Manchester United and his early success as a professional footballer.  
Using His Platform for Good: Focuses on Marcus’s campaigns to end child food poverty and the positive impact he had.  
A Champion On and Off the Pitch: Celebrates Marcus’s achievements and his message of using your voice to help others.  
Passing the Ball – Our Community Spirit: Concludes with a message of community spirit and making a difference.  
30 Speaking Roles: The script is written for 30 children, ensuring every child has an opportunity to speak.

Positive Messages: The play promotes themes of pursuing dreams, working hard, using your voice for good, and the importance of community.

Song Included: The script incorporates the song “Be the Change” by Emily Barden, with a YouTube link provided, to add a musical and uplifting element to the performance.

Flexible Staging: The script is designed for simple staging, making it easy to adapt to different school settings.

This play script is a valuable resource for educators looking to:

Inspire children with a contemporary role model.
Encourage discussions about social responsibility and community action.
Celebrate sporting talent and dedication.
Promote the idea that everyone can make a difference.