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School Nativity Play Ideas, Musicals and Songs for Christmas

Dotdismus is the UK's No.1 place for the very best selection of School Nativity Plays, Christmas Musical Plays and Christmas Songs for nursery schools, primary schools, churches and young children.  You'll also find all the brand new nativity plays and Christmas musicals for from the most respected publishers and authors of children's school musical plays, all here in one place.

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Our primary school Nativity Plays (with nativity scene & characters) and Christmas Musical Plays (non-nativity) are simple to stage and have tuneful catchy songs which the children and adults will love.  Many also have flexible casts and adaptable parts plus a CD of vocal and backing tracks available for use in your rehearsals and performances too, enabling production and direction to take place without specialist musical expertise.

The newest Nativity Plays and Christmas Musicals now available


Beep Beep Bethlehem - A Lively Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesBeep Beep Bethlehem
A Lively Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Christmas With The Krackers - By Lisa and Mark HiltonChristmas With The Krackers
by Lisa and Mark Hilton
Ages 7 to 11

Bethlehem Ballroom - A Toe-Tapping Musical Nativity by Tom Kirkham and Matthew CrosseyBethlehem Ballroom
A Toe-Tapping Musical Nativity by Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey
Ages 5 to 11

Snuggle Up Stable - A Cosy Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesSnuggle Up Stable
A Cosy Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7


Bethlehem Bake-Off - By Tom Kirkham and Matthew CrosseyBethlehem Bake-Off
by Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey
Ages 5 to 11

Boogie Woogie Nativity - By Niki DaviesBoogie Woogie Nativity
by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Stable Boy - By Daisy Bond and Ian FaradayStable Boy
by Daisy Bond and Ian Faraday
Ages 5 to 11

4 reviews
What Christmas Means To Me - By Andrew OxspringWhat Christmas Means To Me
by Andrew Oxspring
Ages 7 to 11

2 reviews

Nativity Plays with new AudioScript* option


* AudioScript is an "Audio Book" style read-through of the entire show performed by professional voice actors. The AudioScript is supplied on a CD and teaches each child their lines, when to perform them and most importantly, HOW to perform them. The copy and repeat method is simply the best and quickest way to learn. You can listen to samples of each AudioScript in the Contents/Songlist section of each show.


Camel's Arms, The - By Dave CorbettCamel's Arms, The
by Dave Corbett
Ages 5 to 11

Bethlehem Bootee Company, The - By Dave CorbettBethlehem Bootee Company, The
by Dave Corbett
Ages 7 to 11

Shepherd's Delight - By Dave CorbettShepherd's Delight
by Dave Corbett
Ages 5 to 7

1 review
Bethlehem Bandits - By Dave CorbettBethlehem Bandits
by Dave Corbett
Ages 7 to 11

1 review

Who? - By Dave CorbettWho?
by Dave Corbett
Ages 7 to 11

1 review
Census Sums - By Dave CorbettCensus Sums
by Dave Corbett
Ages 5 to 7

3 reviews
Manger Mouse - By Dave CorbettManger Mouse
by Dave Corbett
Ages 5 to 7

1 review
Rock Around Christmas - By Dave CorbettRock Around Christmas
by Dave Corbett
Ages 7 to 11

1 review

Recommended School Nativity Plays and Christmas Musical Plays


Mr Humbug Sees The Light - By Andrew OxspringMr Humbug Sees The Light
by Andrew Oxspring
Ages 7 to 11

6 reviews
Bossy Christmas Fairy, The - By Patricia LeeBossy Christmas Fairy, The
by Patricia Lee
Ages 5 to 11

Amazing Advent Calendar, The - By Tom Kirkham and Matthew CrosseyAmazing Advent Calendar, The
by Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey
Ages 5 to 11

1 review
Bethlehem's Buzzin' - By Daisy Bond and Ian FaradayBethlehem's Buzzin'
by Daisy Bond and Ian Faraday
Ages 5 to 7

4 reviews

Boogie Woogie Nativity - By Niki DaviesBoogie Woogie Nativity
by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

A Really Noisy Nativity! - Alison CarverA Really Noisy Nativity!
Alison Carver
Ages 3 to 7

Hooray In A Manger - By Jane Carr and Geoff LawsonHooray In A Manger
by Jane Carr and Geoff Lawson
Ages 5 to 11

jesus @ bethlehemstable.com - By Sheila Wilsonjesus @ bethlehemstable.com
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11

View Our Best Selling Nativity and Christmas Plays


Follow The Star - By Niki DaviesFollow The Star
by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

1 review
Star Of Wonder - Barry HartStar Of Wonder
Barry Hart
Ages 5 to 11

Santa's On Strike - By Andrew OxspringSanta's On Strike
by Andrew Oxspring
Ages 5 to 11

9 reviews
Little Star's Story - By Nairne PageLittle Star's Story
by Nairne Page
Ages 5 to 11

6 reviews

Mystic Nativity, The - By Debbie CampbellMystic Nativity, The
by Debbie Campbell
Ages 5 to 11

1 review
Honky Tonky Donkey - By Niki DaviesHonky Tonky Donkey
by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Five Gold Rings - By Ruth KenwardFive Gold Rings
by Ruth Kenward
Ages 7 to 14

5 reviews
Victorian Christmas Party, A - By Alison HedgerVictorian Christmas Party, A
by Alison Hedger
Ages 7 to 11


Jerusalem News - Denis O'Gorman and Kevin DuncanJerusalem News
Denis O'Gorman and Kevin Duncan
Ages 5 to 11

1 review
It's A Census, Get Me Out Of Here! - By Matthew Crossey and Tom KirkhamIt's A Census, Get Me Out Of Here!
by Matthew Crossey and Tom Kirkham
Ages 5 to 11

Out-Of-This-World Christmas, An - By Andrew OxspringOut-Of-This-World Christmas, An
by Andrew Oxspring
Ages 5 to 11

3 reviews
Sheik, Rattle And Roll! - By Sheila WilsonSheik, Rattle And Roll!
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 7 to 14

Christmas Songbooks, Cantatas and Concerts for Schools and Children


Glad Tidings! - A Complete Carol ServiceGlad Tidings!
A Complete Carol Service
Ages 7 to 11

Sing a Christmas Cracker - Jane SebbaSing a Christmas Cracker
Jane Sebba
Ages 7 to 11


Carols For Young Choirs - By Alison CarverCarols For Young Choirs
by Alison Carver
Ages 7 to 14

Here Comes Christmas - 25 Festive Songs for ChildrenHere Comes Christmas
25 Festive Songs for Children
Ages 5 to 14

3 reviews
9 Carols and Readings for Choirs - Carol Concert Package9 Carols and Readings for Choirs
Carol Concert Package
Ages 7 to 16

4 reviews
One Night In Bethlehem - The Christmas Story in Nine Songs and ReadingsOne Night In Bethlehem
The Christmas Story in Nine Songs and Readings
Ages 7 to 11

1 review

Seven Lessons and Carols - Sheila WilsonSeven Lessons and Carols
Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11

One Bright Star - A Christmas CantataOne Bright Star
A Christmas Cantata
Ages 7 to 14

5 reviews
True Saint Nicolas, The - By Martin Neill and Ruth KenwardTrue Saint Nicolas, The
by Martin Neill and Ruth Kenward
Ages 7 to 16

Niki Davies Nativities for EYFS, Nursery and Primary Schools


Niki Davies is one of the UK's best-loved writers of musicals and plays for younger children. Her nativity plays are hugely accessible, great fun and demonstrate extensive writing expertise based on her own classroom teaching experience.


We're proud to present Niki Davies' nativity musicals, with stories that will both engage and teach children all around the country. Every pre-school and primary school nativity can be performed by small and large groups.


Boogie Woogie Nativity - By Niki DaviesBoogie Woogie Nativity
by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Cheeky Cherubs (An Angelic Mini-Nativity) - By Niki DaviesCheeky Cherubs (An Angelic Mini-Nativity)
by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 5

Stable By Starlight - By Niki DaviesStable By Starlight
by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Higgledy Piggledy Nativity - A Joyful Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesHiggledy Piggledy Nativity
A Joyful Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7


Starshine Music: High-Quality Primary School Nativities and Christmas Plays


Little Star's Story - By Nairne PageLittle Star's Story
by Nairne Page
Ages 5 to 11

6 reviews
Five Gold Rings - By Ruth KenwardFive Gold Rings
by Ruth Kenward
Ages 7 to 14

5 reviews
A Tale Of Two Birthdays - By Judy LownA Tale Of Two Birthdays
by Judy Lown
Ages 5 to 11

5 reviews
Raggedy King, The - By Veronica ClarkRaggedy King, The
by Veronica Clark
Ages 5 to 7

7 reviews

Miracle Child - By Ruth KenwardMiracle Child
by Ruth Kenward
Ages 7 to 14

5 reviews
A Little Nativity - By John and Ruth KenwardA Little Nativity
by John and Ruth Kenward
Ages 3 to 7

5 reviews
Match Girl's Christmas, The - By Nick PerrinMatch Girl's Christmas, The
by Nick Perrin
Ages 7 to 11

3 reviews
Sleepy Stargazer, The - By John and Ruth KenwardSleepy Stargazer, The
by John and Ruth Kenward
Ages 5 to 11

5 reviews

A Wriggly Nativity - By Peter FardellA Wriggly Nativity
by Peter Fardell
Ages 3 to 7

7 reviews
Snow Child, The - By Judy LownSnow Child, The
by Judy Lown
Ages 5 to 11

6 reviews
Home For Christmas - By Jo Sands and Ruth KenwardHome For Christmas
by Jo Sands and Ruth Kenward
Ages 7 to 14

5 reviews
Magical Christmas Journey - By Sarah BakerMagical Christmas Journey
by Sarah Baker
Ages 5 to 11


Edgy Productions: Easy-to-use Nativity Play and Christmas Musical Production Packs


Stable Boy - By Daisy Bond and Ian FaradayStable Boy
by Daisy Bond and Ian Faraday
Ages 5 to 11

4 reviews
Mr Humbug Sees The Light - By Andrew OxspringMr Humbug Sees The Light
by Andrew Oxspring
Ages 7 to 11

6 reviews
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme! - By Lou Gardiner and Andrew OxspringGimme, Gimme, Gimme!
by Lou Gardiner and Andrew Oxspring
Ages 7 to 11

6 reviews
It's A Nativity - By Andrew OxspringIt's A Nativity
by Andrew Oxspring
Ages 5 to 7

2 reviews

Happy-Clappy Nativity, A - By Ian Faraday and Daisy BondHappy-Clappy Nativity, A
by Ian Faraday and Daisy Bond
Ages 5 to 11

1 review
Apprentice, The - By Daisy Bond and Ian FaradayApprentice, The
by Daisy Bond and Ian Faraday
Ages 5 to 11

3 reviews
What Christmas Means To Me - By Andrew OxspringWhat Christmas Means To Me
by Andrew Oxspring
Ages 7 to 11

2 reviews
Stars Come Out For Christmas, The - By Andrew OxspringStars Come Out For Christmas, The
by Andrew Oxspring
Ages 7 to 11

4 reviews

Who Took All The Loo Roll? - By Nick Haworth and Andrew OxspringWho Took All The Loo Roll?
by Nick Haworth and Andrew Oxspring
Ages 5 to 11

How Christmas Came To Be - By Andrew Oxspring and Ian FaradayHow Christmas Came To Be
by Andrew Oxspring and Ian Faraday
Ages 5 to 11

Primary School Christmas Musical - By Andrew Oxspring and Mick RiddellPrimary School Christmas Musical
by Andrew Oxspring and Mick Riddell
Ages 7 to 11

15 reviews
Baa Baa Bethlehem - By Daisy Bond and Ian FaradayBaa Baa Bethlehem
by Daisy Bond and Ian Faraday
Ages 5 to 11

4 reviews

The School Musicals Company: Brilliant, Contemporary Nativity Plays for Schools and Drama Clubs


Twinkle Town (A Sparkling Mini-Nativity) - By Tom Kirkham and Matthew CrosseyTwinkle Town (A Sparkling Mini-Nativity)
by Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey
Ages 5 to 11

It's A Census, Get Me Out Of Here! - By Matthew Crossey and Tom KirkhamIt's A Census, Get Me Out Of Here!
by Matthew Crossey and Tom Kirkham
Ages 5 to 11

Honky Tonky Donkey - By Niki DaviesHonky Tonky Donkey
by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Cheeky Cherubs (An Angelic Mini-Nativity) - By Niki DaviesCheeky Cherubs (An Angelic Mini-Nativity)
by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 5


Snuggle Up Stable - A Cosy Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesSnuggle Up Stable
A Cosy Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Higgledy Piggledy Nativity - A Joyful Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesHiggledy Piggledy Nativity
A Joyful Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Amazing Advent Calendar, The - By Tom Kirkham and Matthew CrosseyAmazing Advent Calendar, The
by Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey
Ages 5 to 11

1 review
Hooray In A Manger - By Jane Carr and Geoff LawsonHooray In A Manger
by Jane Carr and Geoff Lawson
Ages 5 to 11


Musicline School Musicals: Professional Quality Kids Nativity and Christmas Plays


Camel's Arms, The - By Dave CorbettCamel's Arms, The
by Dave Corbett
Ages 5 to 11

Sulky Santa And The Boy Who Didn't Believe - By Musicline PublicationsSulky Santa And The Boy Who Didn't Believe
by Musicline Publications
Ages 7 to 11

3 reviews
Follow That Star - Gawen Robinson and Stephen RobertsonFollow That Star
Gawen Robinson and Stephen Robertson
Ages 5 to 11

1 review
Christmas Factory, The - By Dave CorbettChristmas Factory, The
by Dave Corbett
Ages 5 to 11


Gnome Alone - By Dave CorbettGnome Alone
by Dave Corbett
Ages 5 to 7

1 review
Bethlehem Bandits - By Dave CorbettBethlehem Bandits
by Dave Corbett
Ages 7 to 11

1 review
Starlight - By Dave CorbettStarlight
by Dave Corbett
Ages 5 to 7

2 reviews
Jesus In The Manger - By Dave CorbettJesus In The Manger
by Dave Corbett
Ages 5 to 7

1 review

Christmas Rhyme - By Dave CorbettChristmas Rhyme
by Dave Corbett
Ages 5 to 7

1 review
Santa's Setbacks - By Dave CorbettSanta's Setbacks
by Dave Corbett
Ages 5 to 7

1 review
Countdown to Christmas - Mike Smith and Wilf TudorCountdown to Christmas
Mike Smith and Wilf Tudor
Ages 7 to 11

3 reviews
Manger Mouse - By Dave CorbettManger Mouse
by Dave Corbett
Ages 5 to 7

1 review

Redhead Music: Irresistible Nativity and Christmas Plays by Sheila Wilson


Bethlehem Baby! - Sheila WilsonBethlehem Baby!
Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11

Christmas Stars! - A Nativity Musical by Sheila WilsonChristmas Stars!
A Nativity Musical by Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11

1 review
Nativity Party!, The (Bring Your Own Lamb) - By Sheila WilsonNativity Party!, The (Bring Your Own Lamb)
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 3 to 7

Rock Around The Flock! - By Sheila WilsonRock Around The Flock!
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11


Rock The Baby - By Sheila WilsonRock The Baby
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11

Nativity ... it takes a village - By Sheila WilsonNativity ... it takes a village
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11

Gold, Frankincense And Mirth! - By Sheila WilsonGold, Frankincense And Mirth!
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11

Pop-Up Nativity, The - By Sheila WilsonPop-Up Nativity, The
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 3 to 7


Stable Story - Christmas Glory! - By Sheila WilsonStable Story
Christmas Glory! - By Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11

Scrooge ... A Ghost Of A Chance - By Sheila WilsonScrooge ... A Ghost Of A Chance
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 7 to 14

jesus @ bethlehemstable.com - By Sheila Wilsonjesus @ bethlehemstable.com
by Sheila Wilson
Ages 5 to 11

Tiptoe Nativity! - Sheila WilsonTiptoe Nativity!
Sheila Wilson
Ages 3 to 7

Kevin Mayhew: Charming Nativities and Christmas Plays


Michael Forster's Instant Nativity - An Inclusive Play For The Whole SchoolMichael Forster's Instant Nativity
An Inclusive Play For The Whole School
Ages 3 to 7

Carol Singers, The - By Val HawthorneCarol Singers, The
by Val Hawthorne
Ages 5 to 11

Nearly No Nativity - Alison CarverNearly No Nativity
Alison Carver
Ages 5 to 11

A Really Noisy Nativity! - Alison CarverA Really Noisy Nativity!
Alison Carver
Ages 3 to 7

Sara and Gavin's Popular Nativity Plays and Christmas Musicals for Young Children


Chilly Milly - Sara Ridgley and Gavin MoleChilly Milly
Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole
Ages 3 to 7

1 review
Tale of the Christmas Tree, The - Sara Ridgley and Gavin MoleTale of the Christmas Tree, The
Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole
Ages 3 to 7

1 review
Shepherd Little - Sara Ridgley and Gavin MoleShepherd Little
Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole
Ages 3 to 5

5 reviews
Shiniest Star, The - Sara Ridgley and Gavin MoleShiniest Star, The
Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole
Ages 5 to 7

5 reviews

Nursery School and EYFS (ages 3-5): Newest Nativity Plays and Christmas Musicals


Beep Beep Bethlehem - A Lively Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesBeep Beep Bethlehem
A Lively Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Snuggle Up Stable - A Cosy Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesSnuggle Up Stable
A Cosy Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Boogie Woogie Nativity - By Niki DaviesBoogie Woogie Nativity
by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Woolly (An Up-Bleat Nativity Musical) - By Niki DaviesWoolly (An Up-Bleat Nativity Musical)
by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

1 review

Primary and Infant Schools (ages 5-7, Key Stage 1): Newest Nativities and Christmas Plays


Beep Beep Bethlehem - A Lively Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesBeep Beep Bethlehem
A Lively Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Snuggle Up Stable - A Cosy Nativity Musical by Niki DaviesSnuggle Up Stable
A Cosy Nativity Musical by Niki Davies
Ages 3 to 7

Bethlehem Ballroom - A Toe-Tapping Musical Nativity by Tom Kirkham and Matthew CrosseyBethlehem Ballroom
A Toe-Tapping Musical Nativity by Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey
Ages 5 to 11

Bethlehem Bake-Off - By Tom Kirkham and Matthew CrosseyBethlehem Bake-Off
by Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey
Ages 5 to 11

Juniors (ages 7-11, Key Stage 2): Newest Nativity Plays and Christmas Musicals


Christmas With The Krackers - By Lisa and Mark HiltonChristmas With The Krackers
by Lisa and Mark Hilton
Ages 7 to 11

Bethlehem Ballroom - A Toe-Tapping Musical Nativity by Tom Kirkham and Matthew CrosseyBethlehem Ballroom
A Toe-Tapping Musical Nativity by Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey
Ages 5 to 11

Bethlehem Bake-Off - By Tom Kirkham and Matthew CrosseyBethlehem Bake-Off
by Tom Kirkham and Matthew Crossey
Ages 5 to 11

What Christmas Means To Me - By Andrew OxspringWhat Christmas Means To Me
by Andrew Oxspring
Ages 7 to 11

2 reviews

School Pantomime Scripts and Plays


A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Camelot - By Mark And Lisa HiltonA Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Camelot
by Mark And Lisa Hilton
Ages 7 to 11

Fee, Fie, Fo, Fum! - By Andrew RichardsonFee, Fie, Fo, Fum!
by Andrew Richardson
Ages 7 to 14

9 reviews
Panto Pandemonium (Junior Version) - By Ruth KenwardPanto Pandemonium (Junior Version)
by Ruth Kenward
Ages 7 to 14

1 review
Dick Whittington - By Debbie CampbellDick Whittington
by Debbie Campbell
Ages 7 to 14

Popular Christmas Songbooks and Music Books


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How to find a suitable School Nativity Play

We have a superb choice of all the best and most popular entertaining children's school Nativity Plays and Christmas Musicals to be found anywhere in the UK on our website, many with simple and often humorous scripts with flexible casts and adaptable parts to suit small or larger casts.

You can browse them all by selecting from the categories above or, if you know the name or order code of the nativity play you're looking for, you may also use the search box at the top of this page.

Our nativities are conveniently arranged in Age Range/Key Stage groups in order for you to view just the plays which are suitable for your children or group.


Sample Scripts, Cast Lists and Sound Clips

Many of our nativity plays now have sample scripts, cast lists and sound clips for you to view and listen to online, helping you to decide which play would be suitable before you purchase. Just look out for the PDF logos and sound clip icons on the detail pages of each item, where available.


Do you accept School Purchase Orders for payment upon receipt?

Yes we do. If you are ordering from a UK School and would like to pay on receipt of your order, select the "UK School Purchase Order" box in the cart checkout payment options screen and we'll send you an invoice with your order.

(Please Note: We are only able to process orders for the "UK School Purchase Order" payment option where the invoice is addressed to your school.)

Alternatively, you may post or fax an Order Form (PDF) to us.


Why buy from us?

We represent several different music publishers of nativities and Christmas plays throughout the UK and our website enables you to browse and purchase all your music in one place.

You don't have to set up an account with us first, just add the items to your basket and proceed straight through the checkout.


Who is buying from us?

We regularly receive orders from the general public, schools, pre-schools, music teachers and music co-ordinators, education authorities and non-specialist music teachers finding themselves responsible for music in school.


How can I contact you?

If you have any further questions regarding ordering from us or would like to discuss your specific music requirements with us in more detail, then please contact us and we'll do our best to help (we have several years experience in music teaching, music theatre and musical productions).

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