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Bring the fascinating story of Charles Darwin to life with this engaging, educational script for young performers!

Highlights:

• Perfect for school productions: Designed for a cast of approximately thirty children in key stage two.
• Flexible performance options: Can be adapted for assemblies, science weeks, or end-of-term shows
• Educational and entertaining: Teaches key scientific concepts while captivating audiences
• Interactive elements: Includes hands-on “beak experiment” demonstration and a catchy song
• Cross-curricular connections: Blends science, history, geography, and performing arts

Educational Value:

This delightful play introduces children to Charles Darwin’s life journey and his groundbreaking theory of evolution through natural selection. Young audiences will discover how careful observation and questioning can lead to world-changing ideas, making complex scientific concepts accessible and memorable.

Production Features:

• 9 engaging scenes: From Darwin’s curious childhood to his voyage on HMS Beagle and revolutionary discoveries
• Diverse characters: Including Darwin at different ages, ship’s crew, unique Galapagos animals, and fellow scientists
• Simple staging requirements: Easy-to-create settings that can be adapted to any school performance space
• Optional musical element: Includes lyrics for a fun song about natural selection (to the tune of David Bowie’s “Changes”)
• Flexible casting: Roles can be combined or expanded to accommodate your group size

Teacher Resources:

Complete with narrator roles to guide the audience through Darwin’s story, making it ideal for performers of all confidence levels. Background information and presentation suggestions help teachers bring this important scientific journey to life.

Inspire young minds to explore, question, and discover with this charming theatrical journey through one of science’s most important stories!