I was a drama teacher for more years than I care to admit, and over the years have written lots of easy musical plays and assemblies for primary schools. I have a commercial website too which is https://www.easyprimaryschoolplays.com where you can preview the plays and the music. Please make your purchase at TES.com though because you will save up to 80%
I was a drama teacher for more years than I care to admit, and over the years have written lots of easy musical plays and assemblies for primary schools. I have a commercial website too which is https://www.easyprimaryschoolplays.com where you can preview the plays and the music. Please make your purchase at TES.com though because you will save up to 80%
This easy musical play celebrates the primary school career of a cohort of Year 6 pupils, and comes with three easy leavers songs set to well known tunes (with vocals and instrumental backing tracks). You also receive the script and lyrics to customize, a Powerpoint workbook for the children, and a basic score. The price includes a school performance licence.
It provides a positive focus as the children complete their final term in Year 6. No musical ability is needed. The children can sing along to the backing tracks. The play is suitable for an end-of-year assembly for the whole school, hopefully with parents, lasting about 20-30 mins.
Number of Players / Singers: At least 24
Noah and the Rainbow Boat
Musical version of the Old Testament Noah’s Ark story. This is a compelling 50 minute musical play for AGES 5-11, You get: Editable script, mp3’s (with vocals and backing tracks), simple score and FREE performance licence. No pianist needed if you use the backing tracks.
GREAT ORIGINAL MODERN SONGS, SOUND EFFECTS, WELL RECEIVED BY SCHOOLS AND CHURCH GROUPS!
Cast:
Noah
Noah’s Wife
Sons:
Shem,
Ham
Japheth
Shem’s wife
Ham’s wife
Japheth’s wife
Wild valley people including:
Tribe leader
Jeerer 1
Jeerer 2
Jeerer 3
Cruel woman and child
2 Peasants
Wild deer and hunter
Specific Animals:
Raven
Dove(s) (for creative dance sequence)
2 Monkeys
2 big cats (lions or tigers etc)
2 elephants
Singers (Selected singers will be costumed and face painted as animals of your choice)
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
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.
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
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.
A large cast musical for primary and middle schools. Simple, attractive and quick to stage. Great new songs which are easy and fun to learn. (No connection with Andrew Lloyd Webber) This is a new musical which has been eagerly received by teachers and pupils in several countries. Duration 45-50 min.
Our version of the Old Testament story, for ages 7-13! This is a wonderful and exciting modern play to act, sing and dance. 55 mins. Price includes Script, songs, backing tracks, score, songsheets and performance licence. No musical ability needed-very nice colourful show. 10 GREAT SONGS, SCORE, LYRICS, ADAPTABLE SCRIPT and FREE LICENCE.
National Press Review:
REVIEW OF OUR MOST POPULAR PLAY :Joseph!
Joseph’s Coat of Many Colours is a musical play for Key Stage 2 and 3
pupils. It is a wonderfully refreshing children’s version of the classic tale and musical – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. The pupil friendly script and music should become a well-used and well-loved version of this popular story. From the excellent melodic and catchy songs, to the well balanced and easily readable script, this 55 minute production enthused and encouraged children to present a high-quality piece of theatre to parents and the wider community. For a modest cost, the package is available (via download) for up to three performances in a school or club setting.
Pupils in Year 5 learnt and performed the show during the spring term and performances were well-received by both child and adult audiences. Such is the simplicity of the script, a mixed ability class can be, and were, allocated the roles and learnt all the songs. The number of character parts is perfect for a class production and there is some variation on this.
The play could also be performed by a drama group or even all Key Stage 2 classes who could contribute to different parts of the play. The product could justifiably represent aspects of both the literacy and music schemes of work in school.
The product is easy to download via a broadband connection (the music is also available on a mail order CD-ROM at a small additional cost.)
The script and sheet music can be printed off and / or saved on a PC. I would highly recommend the whole package to schools who are looking at putting on a musical performance.
No musical expertise is needed to organise and direct the performance, though you may wish to involve a pianist and other staff to help with rehearsals, costumes, scenery, etc. The songs were simple and easy to learn and provided a smooth link with the script and stage action. Simple dances were performed, at times dictated by the script and some extra action was added. This package
has proved to be a wonderful experience for pupils, which they will remember for a long time.
Reviewed by “Schoolzone” website and The Independent Newspaper
NB This play has no connection with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Play
Nice short musical assembly for reception and Key Stage 1.
Two chirpy songs (with vocal tracks and backing tracks)
Great for work on food, sharing and helping each other.
The biblical story of DANIEL IN THE LIONS’ DEN presented as short musical (15-20 min) for ages 7-13 by Freddie Green, of magicparrot plays
The story: Daniel is an official in Babylon and is well liked by King Darius. The other officials are jealous of Daniel. They trick Darius into signing a law making it illegal to pray to any God except him. Daniel continues to pray to his own God, and Darius sadly has to have him arrested and thrown into the lions’ den. Darius is upset by this and he cannot eat, sleep or be entertained by his exotic dancers. However, God protects Daniel and the lions do not harm him. The tricksters are thrown into the lions’ den instead. This is a wonderful enjoyable musical play supported by three great original songs and an exotic dance number. No musical ability is needed if you use the backing tracks to sing along to.
A large cast comedy musical play for primary schools. Eight attractive easy-to-learn songs plus incidental dance music. The songs are based on well known tunes and are supplied with vocals and backing tracks. No musical ability is needed, but there is a simple score if you do want to use a pianist. Children love performing this timeless play. This version is very suitable for any time of year, not just panto season! The price includes a school/club performance licence for three shows to any audience. Duration 50-60 min
An exciting original large cast musical drama about Moses. It starts with Moses as a baby and tells how he fled from Egypt, how he met God and returned to tell the king to set the Jews free. Pharaoh’s refusal to do so results in 10 awful plagues. The story ends with the triumphant crossing of the Red Sea and the final surrender of Pharaoh. Eleven lovely songs bring this story to life as you’ve never heard it before! Enjoy the amazing sound effects too! A sure hit with children and parents. Plenty of action, dance and movement for a flexible large cast of young actors aged 5-13. Provided with vocal tracks, backing tracks, editable script and free performance licence for schools. The script is simple and written in straightforward English, so it could be used as a resource for EAL…
Perfect for an end-of-term show lasting 45-50 min, or to bring a series of RE lessons alive. This is a very interesting, unique, keenly priced drama resource which is fabulous fun to act, sing and dance.
Cast
Narrator 1… Narrator 2 … Narrator 3 …
Moses …
Miriam- his sister …
Aaron-his brother …
Mother of Moses …
King…
King’s Daughter …
King’s Son (later Pharoah) …
Soldier 1…
Soldier 2 …
Jews (at least 8)…
…
…
…
God…
Guard 1 …
Magician …
Magician 2 …
Egyptian 1, 2 ,3 and 4
Other Egyptians (optional)
Other Soldiers (optional)
Angels of Death
Guard 2…
Plagues: (dancers)
Frogs…
Gnats…
Flies…
Locusts…
Hail…
Thunder …
Rain…
A rock horror spoof featuring favourite monsters and spooks! SUITABLE FOR ANY TIME OF THE YEAR. Normal Price ÂŁ42.50 so snap up this TES deal! The plot is (optionally) held together by spooky recorded narration with sound effects. Great for schools and drama clubs. Popular as a Year 6 play. Catchy modern songs, very very popular and very easy to learn. Dance/movement sequences e.g. rock band, skeleton dance. Script, vocal tracks and backing tracks, score and free performance licence. Fun to perform, easy to costume and stage.
More details: email the author: Freddie Green: fgreen14@btopenworld.com
Cast:
Children: Nathan ……………………………………………
His friends: Ruth…………………………………………………
Sarah………………………………………………
Peter………………………………………………
Daniel………………………………………………
Woodland Folk: Elf………………………………………………
Gobby the Goblin…………………………………
Pixie………………………………………………
Witch………………………………………………
Good Fairy………………………………………
Gnome……………………………………………
Dwarf ……………………………………………
Monsters: Wolf man
Ghost
Skeleton
Dracula
Zombie
Mummy
Egor
Frankenstein’s Monster
Bride of Frankenstein
Singers
CD LISTING Tracks 1-15 NO VOCALS ON SONGS (16-30 have vocals)
1 & 16 Narrator: Introduction
2 & 17 SONG: THIS IS OUR LAND
3 & 18 Narrator/ Magic spell
4 & 19 Narrator– Holiday Competition
5 & 20 Pilot’s Voice/ Plane Crash
6 & 21 Sound effects: wolves howling
7 & 22 SONG: WOLF MAN
8 & 23 Narrator–ghost/skeleton chase
9 & 24 Sound effects: Death of Dracula.
10 & 25 SONG: ZOMBIE
11 & 26 Narrator: Frankenstein’s Castle
12 & 27 SONG: THE DESERT ROCK
13 & 28 Sound Effects: Monsters come alive
14 & 29 SONG: OH WILL YOU BE MY BRIDE
15 & 30 SONG: (Finale) THIS IS OUR LAND
Nathan’s Nightmare Duration 45-50 mins
Jack and the Beanstalk. A very simple musical for key stage 1 ages 5-9. Duration 30-40 min. Comes with 22 audio tracks (11 songs with vocals and 11 backing tracks.) No musical ability is needed. The songs are a mixture of original material and well known tunes. This delightful play engages the children through dialogue, music and movement, and results in a great end-of-term show.
Cast:
Narrator 1
Narrator 2
Jack
Jack’s Mother
Jumper (the cow)
Baker and wife
Farm children
Butcher and wife
Magic Bean Seller
Clouds
Giant
Giant’s Housekeeper
Old woman and old man.
Magic Harp
Magic Hen
Town Crier
Singers
A 15 minute musical assembly with two attractive songs and an easy succinct editable script, for ages 5-9, to promote early bedtimes and the benefits of sleep. A very nice health education resource.
Retail price is ÂŁ12.95, but this TES version is just ÂŁ2
Email the author fgreen14@btopenworld.com for further details and other TES bargains
Engaging panto-style musical play with 10 easy, snappy, catchy songs and musical interludes for dance and movement. Great for a mixed ability cast of 5-11 year olds. Perfect for any time of year. Supplied with audio tracks, backing tracks, editable play script, OHP sheets, free performance licence and basic score. You can preview everything on our website easyprimaryschoolplays
This play normally costs ÂŁ42.50 so come back here to get the huge TES discount for teachers.
Cast:
Snow White,
Queen
King,
Magic Mirror
Prince Namby Pamby
Woodcutter
Elvis the Elf
Elton the Elf
Various pixies, elves, fairies, goblins and gnomes
Dwarves:
Doc
Grumpy
Happy
Sleepy
Bashful
Sneezy
Dopey
Master of Ceremonies
Lords and Ladies
Peasants
Narrator
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 memorable end-of-term show or special extended assembly for ages 5 –11
This comes with script, score, songs and worksheets
(Some parts can be narrated by the teacher when used solely with younger pupils.) Duration approx 40-50 min.
Fantastic fun to act, sing and dance, but it also explores serious PSHE issues, especially bullying, homelessness and low self esteem.
This heart-warming version of “The Ugly Duckling” is inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s classic dark tale. Andersen himself was no stranger to hardship and non-acceptance, which is a theme that could be explored in its own right in school.
Mother Duck’s last egg hatches into an ugly, ungainly creature, and he is ridiculed and bullied in the barnyard. He runs away to the marshes and is befriended by the wild ducks, but he loses track of them during the hunting season. A travelling gypsy shows kindness to him, and he is then taken in by a farmer and his family. The farmer’s cat, dog and hen become jealous and bully him so he runs away again. At last he matures into a beautiful swan, finds his self-esteem and flies to freedom. Fantastic- A nice simple show with great characters, and thought-provoking songs which are easy to learn. No musical ability needed- just sing and dance to the backing tracks. Brilliant for class lessons too. Comes with script, 12 songs, backing tracks, PowerPoint Presentation, Piano Score, follow-up work and 20 worksheets. School Performance licence included FREE.
You can preview this fabulous lavish production using the sample script provided.
If you prefer to preview it on our website you must return to this TES site to get the special TES discounted price!!!
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Some starving soldiers find themselves in a village where nobody knows how to share! With a little guile and ingenuity, the soldiers teach the villagers the joys of sharing.
This a a lovely 15 minute musical play with one delightful original song. Written for ages 6-11, but is simple enough for children with SEN or EAL because the script is held together by narration.
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
21 lovely Christmas carols with a modern feel, to enhance your nativity or Christmas show! You get 21 vocal tracks, 21 backing tracks, simple score and lyrics sheet.
Free performance licence for schools (but you are not permitted to distribute or resell the
contents of this package)
Some of the songs are shortened or simplified abridged versions.
The songs are;
I saw three ships come sailing in
In the Bleak Midwinter
Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly
Do you hear what I hear?
O Come, all ye faithful
God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing!
Joy to the World
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Little Donkey
Away in a Manger
Ding Dong Merrily on High
The First Noel
O Come Little Children
We Will Rock You
Silent Night
Sleep, My Little Jesus
Twelve Days of Christmas
Good King Wenceslas
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
O Xmas Tree
for more details about our plays please email the writer
fgreen14@btopenworld.com