Duration:  7-10min Scripture: Loosely based on Matthew 2:1–12Actors: 3F, 1M, +2V. Nativity 9 - 6 narrative Christmas readings including an interpretive version of John 1:1-14 . Christmas crafts, songs, worksheets and activities for children. Summary: The cast of a church production of the Nativity play are in the throes of rehearsal. 1998) is the world’s largest provider of free drama scripts. Earth people are violent and unpredictable. Duration: 6minActors: 2MScripture: Micah 5:2;  Isaiah 11:1;  Isaiah 7:14;  Psalm 72:10;  Psalm 72:9. Wise men also faced difficulties and dangers on their long adventure to present their gifts. (“Like the stone on the surface of a still river, driving the ripples on forever, redemption rips through the surface of time in the cry of a tiny babe.” – Bruce Cockburn, Cry of a Tiny Babe on Nothing But a Burning Light, 1991. It would need some adaption to your situation, but essentially the stories are timeless. The unique twist is the audience becomes part of the play at the end. KS2 Christmas Story Assembly Nativity Pack. They stop into a rental shop to arrange transportation, and broker a unique deal with the proprietor:  a free, round-trip rental of a stubborn old mule in exchange for Mary and Joseph escorting the shop owner’s children to Bethlehem. The Story of the Nativity is a simple, clear play script which was written by Y1 and YR children to be performed by them, following a drama session based on the Christmas story. Because of hidden hurts, he has become more concerned over keeping his precious family heirloom intact than with mending the broken relationships within his own family. Duration: 7min.Actors: 3F, Summary: This drama is portrayed as a live television reality show hosted by Mr. Jeremy Kyle and his team of trained researchers, medical and psychological experts. Unfortunately, the small children buzzing around you are going to need a bit of warning (and practice!) Style: Light-hearted. The Christmas Story Gets A Modern Twist This entry was posted on December 11, 2011, in Holidays, Science and tagged Christianity, Christmas, digital age, modern technology, Nativity. Our KS2 Christmas resources are great for helping children get to grips with the Christmas Story and their role in it. Father Christmas is lost somewhere in the North Pole and the reindeer have flu. Duration:  10minActors: 2M,1F, Summary: A teenager finds her Christmas vision in working with a blind lady for a service project at school. Was it morning? (Note: Setting: The play is initially set in The Magic Cave in a Department Store and later moves to Santa’s Workshop at the North Pole and later still to the stable in Bethlehem where Jesus was born. The first play script is a funny play based on the Will Ferrell movie - Elf. It’s mid-November and Christmas still seems reassuringly far away. Duration: 9minActors: 7M, 1F, 3M/F, Summary: A family out Christmas shopping discover there are parallels between the Christmas story and today's world.Style: Dramatic. Follow the antics of our plastic and plush toy friends as they try to rescue Christmas. As they hear about it, they discuss the possible significance of what has occurred and whether to broadcast it. He turns to his colleague Michael to help him prepare to deliver one of the most important messages of all time.Style: Light-hearted. Duration: 50min (? Duration: 7min.Actors: 3M/F. Bookmark the permalink. Good morning everyone. var addy_texta609b6f2accab8bc012c42c1553ea61a = 'p.m.minson' + '@' + 'gmail' + '.' + 'com';document.getElementById('cloaka609b6f2accab8bc012c42c1553ea61a').innerHTML += ''+addy_texta609b6f2accab8bc012c42c1553ea61a+'<\/a>'; Amen. Duration: 12minActors:  1M, 3F, 1M/F, Summary: Our Sunday school teachers were discussing how to have a nativity play which included the Wise Men given it is generally assumed the magi weren't there at the actual birth. Duration: 30min?Actors: A large cast, the majority non-speaking. Duration: 30minActors: 2M, 2F, 1C, Summary:  (A Reader’s Theater Presentation) A visitor is sent to earth. A copy of the script may be downloaded by clicking on the link below. The words in parentheses are them talking to themselves as they write. A Christmas play script aimed at ks 1 based around the Russian story of Baboushka. Susan hesitates. Christmas Around the World Assembly Script and PowerPoint KS2. Then after the verse of ‘In the Bleak Mid-winter’ at the end we shall say one of God’s blessing and the very end is sharing God’s peace together. Will he overcome his painful past or will this Christmas continue to be haunted by memories of what could have been?Style: Dramatic. A Boy Called Christmas tells the story of Nikolas, whose father is a woodcutter who has disappeared on a dangerous expedition to find Santa’s elves. Most of the time Bobby didn’t like going to bed, but tonight he wanted to get to sleep so he’d be up bright and early on Christmas morning. Duration: 30min (?) Luckily some cheeky penguins from the zoo are on hand to save the day. In the first scene, semi chaos reigns. Synopsis: It's Christmas and the trees are waiting to be sold. 5 minutes.Scripture:  Based on Luke 1Actors: 1M, Summary: Anna and Simeon share their thoughts as Jesus is being brought into the temple for dedication. Duration: 12minActors: 5M, 1M/F + 1M, 1F (non-speakng)Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Summary: A Christmas Carol is based on the classic book by Charles Dickens, but with a twist. He talks about his feelings and how he decides not to divorce her.Style: Dramatic. Style: Light-hearted. To consider the true meaning of Christmas. To see a sample of the script, click here. The birth of Jesus is depicted as if he were born today in a typical town or community. He hurried downstairs. Duration: 1hourActors: 12M, 3F, as many extras as desiredScripture reference: Matthew 2. This hilarious novel is a festive favourite with KS2. Luckily, we’ve scoured the site to find a variety of ready-made festive scripts to save you time during these hectic weeks. Duration: 8minActors: 1M, 1F, Summary: Bible characters come on stage in ones and twos and line up across the stage. It is a story that has been told for a 100 years and is a great story to explore with children in the run up to Christmas. Jill, Rap the Raptor, Bobbie Doll, Mrs. Tomato Head, Walkie & Talkie are toys that want to be loved by children at Christmas. Duration: 60min (? Duration: 40min (? Summary: A variation on Charles Dickens' story of Ebeneza Scrooge. NARRATOR: Every Who down in Who-ville. document.getElementById('cloak2f8522231b6b698f0bc94e490279a8e0').innerHTML = ''; Two actors, representing Mary and Joseph, are on stage with a manger placed between them. Duration:  7-10minScripture: Loosely based on Matthew 2:1–12Actors: 3F, 1M, +2V, Summary: A 15-minute short play in one act. Cast:  It needs about 24 people, although we doubled up some parts, Summary: A comedy based on the Shepherds going to see the new born baby. HOME. 25:34-45, Summary: A senior devil & junior devil devise a plan to ensure the real message of Christmas is kept hidden from the masses. )Actors: 8M, 4F, 2M/F To read the full script and order this musical, visit www.lorray.com, Summary: "Christmas Rapping" is a children's play suitable for Christmas. Putting the events into context makes the nativity story a truly dramatic tale. Click here for the words . )Actors: 3M, 7M/F +V, Summary: Newspaper editor Sam is having a hard time finding a story, but with the help from an unexpected visitor she is able to find the true meaning of Christmas.Style: Drama. Duration: 50min (? We see the wives of the Wise men getting ready to send off their husbands and their fears and hopes for the journey. )Style: Dramatic. Duration: 7minActors: 2M/F, Summary: An Introduction to the Christmas Season. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; A CD containing the music score, and a DVD of a performance are available from the author. The script includes suggestions for carols to be sung by the children and audience, some simple stage directions, ideas for rehearsed movement and notes on costumes used. What is the Christmas Story KS2? Duration: 7minActors: 2MScripture: Luke 2: 7-15 Matthew 2: 1-2, 7-11, Summary: Christmas uncut is a re-telling of the most wonderful story of all time, of how God came to Earth that first Christmas. Style: Dramatic. Two extra-terrestrials from a distant galaxy try to work out what Christmas really means. Duration: 7minScripture: Matthew 2: 13-23Actors:  1M, 1F, Summary: Two shepherds try to understand what is happening in the heavens and on earth. Summary: A short skit featuring the Christmas hymn, O Holy Night. Topmarks Search; Whiteboard Resources; Learning Games; Topmarks Apps; Topmarks Blog; Share this page: All about Christmas . Duration: 12minActors: 3M, 1F, 1M/F, A children’s Christmas Musical Summary: Mary and Joseph are preparing to leave for Bethlehem. To read the 1st Act free of charge, click here. Style: Drama. The first play script is a funny play based on the Will Ferrell movie - Elf. Extras as angels, Magi, shepherds and servants.Scripture reference: Luke 1-2, Matthew 1-2, Summary: Young parents find out that both sets of their parents are coming to visit for Christmas, to be there for the baby’s first Christmas. Join with them as they learn about the faithfulness of God as they hear about the birth of Christ. But it's not always appreciated that God gave Isaiah the words during a time of intense danger for the Kingdom of Judah. Others in the series are Silent Thoughts, Gabriel, and The Temple Pair.Style: Dramatic. Style: Dramatic. The Magi will visit tomorrow. Minimum costume is an option, no props needed except a doll or baby. In the end, William realizes that there is only one thing perfect, and he gave us "The Perfect Gift".Style: Dramatic. Duration: 2 x 5min. Stranded in town without any money or phone, William finds a friend in Joseph Fritz, a charity bell ringer, who shows him the story of Jesus from birth to death, and death to eternal life. Discuss this script with the community: 0 Comments. Assembly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMQZQMgPngo, The God Who Brings Peace: the Message of Isaiah, Department of Floods, Plagues and Pestilence, The South Adelaide Evangelical Ladies’ Guild Dramatic Society presents...The First Christmas, A Musi, Christmas is in the Heart - Gift Wrapping 101, Christmas is in the Heart - Nativity 2007. This is a very simple concert that we put together for our children who are predominately EAL. the whole Christmas season.. Now, please, don't ask why. Where he meets a German soldier called Otto. It will need the co-operation of choir and instrumentalist (who might have the script ahead of time for cueing) and some brief introduction to the congregation, but not much.Style: Humorous. Encourage young children to get involved in the yearly retelling of the Christmas Story with our Nativity Script EYFS/KS1, and invite parents and family to watch. addy2f8522231b6b698f0bc94e490279a8e0 = addy2f8522231b6b698f0bc94e490279a8e0 + 'gmail' + '.' + 'com'; Select what you need below and download instantly. This Christmas nativity script is a fantastic tool for encouraging children to express themselves through dramatic arts. The main thrust of this play is evangelism and celebrating Christmas by reaching out to others as Christ did. Could be Dickenss England or (as it has been successful performed) modern day USA.Actors: 4F, 7M, 9M/F, 15-17C + various numbers of party guests at Fred's, Dancers at Fezziwigís Party, Carolers, Townspeople (Many characters are such that the one person can play 2 or 3 roles), Summary: A pantomime-style version of the arrival of the Wise Men at the palace of King Herod.Style: Light-hearted. Duration:  15minActors: 1M, 3F, 2M/F, 1C, Summary: Folks are startled when an alien lands and wants to know what Christmas is all about, but not nearly as much as when they realize how shallow their attitudes are.Style: Dramatic. So many times, however, our promises come up against some opposition and often we break those promises. Year 2 children take the speaking parts but younger classes have a song each within the play. Duration:  Approx. in order to pull off this year’s Christmas production. Duration: 7minActors: 3 M/FScripture reference: Luke 2:6-14, Summary: Mary is called and she wonders why she is so special..Style:  Monologue with 2 players. Note: This play (which can also be performed as a musical) is based very carefully on the gospel narrative. Spike the Star tells Bella the Bauble, Holly the Christmas Wreath and Stitch the Stocking, why they should 'hang on' and decorate the house for Christmas. The following monologues cover the traditional themes of the Advent Sundays: Love, Joy, Peace, and Hope. The scripts are best used in the order given, as they kind of have a succession to them. Style: Lighthearted. Duration: 8minActors: 2M/F, Summary: The angel Gabriel has received orders to appear to a girl called Mary. New 25. Gabriel acts as an independent observer and five further principal characters narrate their stories, touching upon the difficulties which aspects of the story would have entailed e.g. Duration: Approx 30min.Actors: 3F, 6M (2 non-speaking), +various. Yet his world has encountered difficult times and his commander wonders how such a violent people as humans have survived all these centuries. https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/t-t-377-the-christmas-story Short unique funny educational scripts for Key Stage 2: Suitable for assemblies and class teaching. var addy2f8522231b6b698f0bc94e490279a8e0 = 'mwendwakiko' + '@'; Their lives are about to change….and so are others. var addy_text2f8522231b6b698f0bc94e490279a8e0 = 'mwendwakiko' + '@' + 'gmail' + '.' + 'com';document.getElementById('cloak2f8522231b6b698f0bc94e490279a8e0').innerHTML += ''+addy_text2f8522231b6b698f0bc94e490279a8e0+'<\/a>'; Summary: This piece could be used in worship on a Sunday or midweek, or as a discussion piece for an Advent-Christmas evening.Style: Dramatic. The best of traditional nativities with a fresh twist (ELSF, KS1+2). It then flows into on-stage interviews with the people who were actually there, encouraging us to think about what Christmas really is all about. To consider the true meaning of Christmas. London WC1R 4HQ. script and music suggestions for a Christmas Around the World christmas play HOME. School, homework, feeding the horses, grooming, and cleaning stalls were all a part of their daily routine, until one day they stumbled on a discovery that would change everything. Wrap an empty shoebox with attractive Christmas wrapping paper. Nikolas sets out to the Far North to rescue his father, encountering danger, new friends and a good deal of Christmas magic along the way. This is a great Nativity script about a shelf of toys learning about Christmas. Feel free to tweak these scripts to suit your audience.Style: Dramatic with light moments. At the conclusion all characters hear the baby Jesus cry and turn to look. Duration: approx 40 minutesActors:12 Male cast members, 5 female and 4 male or female ones plus extras. Sainsbury's retelling of the story. New 25 . In a story you might write: Susan hesitated. The play begins with a sister who does not believe in Jesus. Mary must have been, in fact, one tough cookie – getting pregnant whilst betrothed, obliged to undertake the journey to Bethlehem in the final stages of pregnancy and give birth in a stable, far from friends and family, and, just when she might have been able to settle into family life, forced to flee to Egypt... yet she came through it all although she was only a country girl in her early teens). However, in all other regards, this is a fictitious, funny (hopefully) rendition of the story. Thanks so much to Karlos for sharing his script with us! We promise to be faithful to God, our spouse, our friends, We make a lot of promises. We promise to this, we promise to do that. Obvious nod to CS Lewis’ Screwtape Letters. You need ten readers and you might want to have children miming the story while the narrators read the verses. Duration: 10minActors: 4M, 4F, 1M/F, Summary: When Emily's four friends stop by the house at Christmastime, Emily is in the middle of putting up the family's nativity. To obtain a full script, write to the author, whose email is at the foot of the script. A full and original Early Years/KS1 Christmas show play script, which is ready to perform and can also be adapted to your performance needs. Style: Dramatic. Style: Light-hearted. . Others in the series are Gabriel, Silent Thoughts, and Mary Ponders.Style: Dramatic. SCRIPT: The Story of Baby Jesus. Others in the series are Gabriel, Mary Ponders, and The Temple Pair.Style: Dramatic. Summary: a humorous take on Christmas, with TV presenters and all the usual cast. At the Nazareth community well, young women respond to Mary’s pregnancy with near vicious gossip and speculation while her parents are concerned and bewildered. I hear from dozens of ministries around the world every year who utilize scripts made available through this site. A video of the original performance can be seen on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMQZQMgPngo, Summary: This sketch is, unashamedly, a humorous take on the story of the three wise men and the sketch does make a reference to the traditional biblical story of the three wise men towards the end. )Style: Light-hearted. A fifth, for Christmas Day, completes the set. wasn't screwed on just right.. Her breath quickened and her hand began to tremble. Other than the 5 speaking parts there are no acting or other narration parts. the hardships of the journey to Bethlehem, and imaging their feelings as the tale unfolds. It's also a great way to build children's confidence in performing in front of an audience and projecting their voice. )Actors: 8+M, 1F, 9+M/F, 2+C, Summary: The Christmas story told by the most famous participant in the story, but who remembers it least. Summary:  These 5 monologues are 5 different responses to Jesus’ birth. Style: Largely monologues in blank verse. )Actors: 8M/F + 15V small, non-speaking parts. Others in the series are Silent Thoughts, Mary Ponders, and The Temple Pair.Style: Dramatic. Duration: 12minActors: 2M, 1FScripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Luke 2:1-20. Duration: Approx. To read the script, and find out how to order the music, click here . Duration: 60min(? var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; Nativity 5 - 4 simple readings telling the Christmas story. Summary: In this musical, the actors and actresses will never have rehearsed, will not know their lines, and will be chosen the day of the performance!! Style: Light-hearted. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Why should we use drama in the classroom. )Note: The service should flow without instructions. Well, hopefully. But all was still, and no lights were on. Style: Light-hearted              Duration: 5+minScripture: Luke 2:8-18Actors: 3M/FCharacters: Summary: This play is structured to be performed by, and appeal to, teenagers. KS2 Drama - A Bundle of Five Christmas Play Scripts. It is the night before the Magi visit. This 'playful playlet' is designed to be integrated into a Christmas service, back and forth between actors and the hymn "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night”. )Style: Light dramatic. Summary: The story of Christmas, told through a "reader's theater" style approach using groups of  5 speakers at a time - so the musical can be done with as few as 5 speakers, or each segment can be assigned to a different group of 5 speakers. Our scene is the inn in Bethlehem. Duration: 9min.Actors: 2M, 2F, Summary: Mother and daughter are wrapping a Christmas gift to a relative. Child 2, "Oh yes, don't forget the story." Duration:  Actors: 1M/1 F. Summary: A shepherd and one of the three wise men experience the peace of Christmas together as a result of an unexpected meeting.Style: Dramatic. 5 minutesActors: 1M/F, Summary: A monologue by Zacharias right before the birth of John. Keywords: Commitment,Style: Drama. It is a summary of the Nativity Story from the gospels.Style: Dramatic. This encounter re-evaluates their purpose resulting in joining their comrade Fuzz Lightfear in “Operation Toy Drop”. They endeavour to assist the guests who contact the show to find solutions to  their personal, matrimonial or family conflict with the aid of mediation, counselling, polygraph and/or D.N.A. Actors: 8M, 3F +C, Summary: How the Christmas story might read if written from a modern consumerism perspective. Humorous in tone but shows that those who got to witness the events surrounding the birth were ordinary people in an extraordinary time.Style: Light-hearted   Duration: 15-20 minActors: 2M, 2F, 5M/F, Summary: The story of Herod and his reaction to the news of Jesus’ birth.Style: Dramatic     Duration: 12 min.Actors: 1M, 2M/F, Summary: Two characters discuss the reason for and meaning of Christmas.Style: Light-hearted             Duration: 5+minActors: 2 puppets or 2M/F. Tes Global Ltd is All of our Nativity teaching resources are suitable for KS2 and can help children to understand the Nativity story. Style: Drama. The Story of the Nativity is a simple, clear play script which was written by Y1 and YR children to be performed by them, following a drama session based on the Christmas story. Summary: Isaiah's prophecies regarding the coming of Messiah Jesus are frequently quoted. Taking into account the historical background (laws, religious traditions, etc. Duration: 10minActors: 1M, Summary: A family with little understanding of Christmas beyond the commercial discover something of the true meaning through some interactive fairy tales.Style: Light-hearted. Today we are going to tell you about Saint Boniface and the Christmas tree. However, feel free to experiment with your casting. Make sure to read our rules regarding using our play scripts, and then start with the guide below for putting on a holiday variety show. The concept takes the audience through the Biblical accounts of the birth of Christ, using the traditional King James accounts from Luke and Matthew. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; To download a copy of this script, click on the link below: Summary: Teenaged Jasmine, granddaughter of one of the Magi, decides to disguise herself and join the caravan following the star of Bethlehem, dragging childhood companion Meshach into another one of her "hare brained" schemes. Duration: 20minActors: 11+ M/F, Summary: Joe and his wife Marilyn have to travel across several States to get to a new job that Joe desperately needs after having been long-term unemployed. A series of shoppers pass by and look at the display...Style:  Dramatic. . However, in all other regards, this is a fictitious, funny (hopefully) rendition of the story. I can remember driving home with my young family that very Sunday morning thinking to myself, “I am going to read this story to my family this and every Christmas to come.” It’s been nearly thirty years, and the tradition of sharing this simple, thought-provoking story continues on. The final scene occurs at a well in Samaria with Jesus talking to a woman who came to draw water. 45 minutes. For KS2 children, begin with an 'ice-breaker' Christmas cracker joke: How do snowmen get around? Duration: 5minActors: 3M, Summary: One side of a phone conversation in which an angel is on line organising the first Christmas. Summary: Derek and Jan Sanford’s life living on a horse farm in New Jersey was filled with chores and routines. I piped up with the idea of "Where were you when it happened" style interviewing and the final result is this Special News Report script. We wrote, then performed it at St Thomas’s Church, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire, UK, on Sunday morning, 18th December 2011. Style: Drama  Dur: 50-60minActors: 6F, 10M, 1M/F, +V. He sure wondered if he was going to get the presents he wanted—new skates, a flashlight, a baseball, maybe that model airplane he’d seen at Woolworths! But growing popularity has brought increased running costs. All enquiries can be directed to the author, Mwendwa Kiko, at This email address is being protected from spambots. They freeze – since they represent a store window display. (Mimed poem) Twelve little Christmas trees Growing in a line, Growing straight and spicy-green, Growing tall and fine. Copyright privileges are therefore waived. var path = 'hr' + 'ef' + '='; This could be a class assembly. It’s Christmas eve. What would the story of the birth of Jesus be like if it were to happen now? Here they meet Diego, a very impatient angel who will accompany them on a strange and wonderful mission to the town of Bethlehem, and to the place where Christmas was born. God then transports the unbelieving sister to Bethlehem at the time of the census, then to what is going on in the devil's kingdom of darkness, to show what the world would be like if Jesus never came.