Nativity Plays and Christmas Musicals for Schools and Young Children

For ages 5 to 14

6 Minute Nativity (A Mini-Musical) - By Sarah Watts and Rowena Gibbons

Here is the Christmas story, condensed into a six-minute musical performance which is sung all the way through (cantata-style) to Sarah Watts� entertaining and jazzy tunes.

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For ages 3 to 7

5 reviews

A Little Nativity - By John and Ruth Kenward

This has to be one of the easiest nativity musicals to produce - and one of the most adorable! Even the costuming is easy, as nearly everyone can simply wear their pyjamas! The perfect answer for those wanting to re-tell the Nativity story in a direct and simple way that even the youngest may understand.

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For ages 3 to 7

A Really Noisy Nativity! - Alison Carver

A Really Noisy Nativity! for Early Years, Foundation Stages and Lower Key Stage 1 is a fun, lively and interactive Christmas musical, written to get children to sing, join in with sound effects and generally be loud!

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For ages 5 to 11

4 reviews

A Way In A Manger - By Ruth Kenward and Caroline Kimber

Set within a story from old English folklore, this musical is a simple explanation of the Christmas message, that Jesus was born in human form to show mankind the character of God. A refreshing new look at what lies at the heart of the Christmas story - something completely different.

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For ages 3 to 7

7 reviews

A Wriggly Nativity - By Peter Fardell

One of the UK's favourite nativities, A Wriggly Nativity is designed for children who just can't sit still and tells the Christmas story almost entirely through catchy songs, actions, movement and dance!

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For ages 5 to 11

4 reviews

Baa Baa Bethlehem - By Daisy Bond and Ian Faraday

In this imaginative new nativity musical, we discover that wonderful things do indeed come in small packages! For four young shepherds, being �bottom of the heap� is no fun. They never get to leave the hillside and take the sheep to market and are never allowed to sit near the fire on cold evenings - such treats are reserved for the older shepherds.

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For ages 5 to 11

6 reviews

Babushka (The Musical) - By Ruth Kenward

A charming version of the 'Babushka' tale, with lots of different roles to involve plenty of children. The show is very picturesque and the songs are delightful, with actions provided. Simple to produce and a real audience-pleaser!

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For ages 5 to 11

7 reviews

Behind The Stable Door - By Sarah Baker and Andrew Oxspring

Why are a cat, a dog, an ox, a donkey, a sheep and three camels all sitting outside a stable on a chilly, starry night? Well, the innkeeper�s wife has a bee in her bonnet and has declared her stable �out-of-bounds� to all animals!

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For ages 3 to 7

Boogie Woogie Nativity - By Niki Davies

Niki Davies' delightful new nativity perfectly captures the spirit of Christmas and will captivate young performers, complete with six fantastic songs and a charming, simple script. With 30 speaking roles and a flexible cast size of 22-73+, this is an ideal nativity for ages 4 to 8.

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For ages 5 to 11

Bossy Christmas Fairy, The - By Patricia Lee

A Christmas musical with seven new songs. This humorous musical teaches children about Christmas customs and the moral that being bossy and judging only by appearances is not acceptable.

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For ages 3 to 7

1 review

Chilly Milly - Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole

Your snowman's standing tall in the garden. But wait a minute, he's shivering! What's that about? You can't believe it. Then you find he's not a Chilly Billy. He's a Chilly Milly! A snow-girl. And she needs a hat, a scarf, a coat and gloves. Who's going to help her dress up for the weather? We are!

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For ages 5 to 11

Christingle Rock! - By Sheila Wilson

This is an original and wonderful new version of the traditional Christingle service for young people or people of all ages. It has been set for 26 narrators but any number, large or small, could be used. The songs unwrap the traditions and meanings of the Christingle and Christingle oranges can either be made up as it develops or brought on at the end.

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For ages 5 to 11

7 reviews

Christmas Recipe - By Peter Fardell

Christmas Recipe imagines all the ingredients that go to make a wonderful Christmas being mixed together in a bowl! With this unique concept and a host of colourful 'ingredients' (robins, presents, snow, Father Christmas, and much more) this little musical offers the opportunity to create a very special Christmas performance.

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For ages 5 to 11

1 review

Christmas Stars! - A Nativity Musical by Sheila Wilson

This fun new Christmas musical has God auditioning all the traditional characters for the Nativity. But there are no losers (apart from Herod!) and the musical ends with a beautiful tableau scene. It is suitable for KS1+ and 2, or all KS1 ages if your staff and children are confident. It is set for a cast of approximately 30, but can be freely adapted for more or less. Permission is given for the play to be adapted as well (and KS1 suggestions are included).

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For ages 5 to 7

Donkey For Sale - By Niki Davies

Donkey For Sale is a delightful retelling of the Biblical Nativity as experienced by a donkey called Alfie.

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For ages 5 to 11

3 reviews

Donkey Seller, The - By Carrie Richardson and Clare Jones

This delightfully entertaining nativity introduces a group of bored donkeys, whose lives are transformed by the journey they make to Bethlehem. The play is full of humour, yet there is also a real sense of the Christmas message, making this a wonderful choice for 5-9 year-olds. (Two scripts included - one for age 5 to 7, and one for age 7 to 9.)

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For ages 5 to 11

Elves And The Shoemaker, The - Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole

An enchanting Christmas Musical for young children to star in, learn from and enjoy. It is easy to stage for a class of 30 children ideally aged 6 to 9 (Upper Key Stage 1 / Lower Key Stage 2) and the story is based on a well-loved traditional tale, told through original lyrics and lively music to present a complete theatrical experience to a school.

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For ages 3 to 7

1 review

Follow The Star - By Niki Davies

Follow the Star as it leads a caravan of kings, attendants, camels and sheep towards the little town of Bethlehem and the new-born baby Jesus. With an engaging script and seven beautiful, original songs perfectly conceived for young singers, Follow The Star twinkles with charm and is a perfect nativity musical for 4 to 7 year olds.

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For ages 5 to 11

Gold, Frankincense And Mirth! - By Sheila Wilson

Laughter is a precious gift. In this heartwarming new nativity musical, the wise men bring joy a-plenty, along with their traditional gifts. Children will love the entertaining play and the seven catchy songs, including a hand-jiving finale and the cool backing tracks. Gold, Frankincense And Mirth! features all the favourite Christmas characters, from Gabriel to Herod, and creates a warm and uplifting end of term celebration for children, teachers and parents. It�s another gem from Sheila Wilson, composer of �Hosanna Rock!�, �Rock around the Flock!�, �Scrooge� and �Christmas Stars (The Xmas Factor)�.

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For ages 3 to 7

Grumpy Sheep, The - By Caroline Hoile

The traditional Christmas Nativity story centred around a grumpy sheep who is not only cross but lazy as well and has totally the wrong idea of what to expect about Baby Jesus.

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For ages 3 to 7

Higgledy Piggledy Nativity - A Joyful Nativity Musical by Niki Davies

Squeeze into the stable in Bethlehem as oxen, sheep, mice, chickens, turkeys and goats try to settle down for a quiet night�s sleep. But when news of imminent arrivals comes to their attention, a quick tidy up is needed if the stable is to be presentable for their visitors!

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For ages 5 to 11

Hosanna Rock! - By Sheila Wilson

A popular nativity which conveys the true meaning of Christmas, for children of mixed ages and abilities.

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For ages 3 to 7

1 review

I-SPY Christmas - By John and Ruth Kenward

A game of I-SPY reveals all the major characters in the Nativity story - and a few surprising ones as well! Easy to teach and for the children to learn and, most importantly, it's fun! Age guide 3-6 years. 7 songs.

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For ages 5 to 7

2 reviews

It's A Nativity - By Andrew Oxspring

The nativity story told through narrations, a simple script and seven delightfully-catchy and easy-to-learn songs ... that�s it, in a nutshell!

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For ages 5 to 11

2 reviews

It's Chr-i-i-i-stmas! - By Andrew Oxspring and Ian Faraday

This 'pop-tastic' musical will make you feel like you're at the coolest Christmas party ever! Set against the background of a festive chart show, the traditional Nativity is told by a delightful variety of 'bands' and 'artists', all key characters in the familiar story. Through wonderful pastiches and parodies of our favourite seasonal rock and pop anthems, and a simple but witty script, the first ever Christmas is presented like never before and is guaranteed to get your whole school rocking as we count down the hits to see who is top of the festive pop charts!

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For ages 5 to 7

Jack Frost - Peter Canwell

Complete Vocal Score to this delightful Christmas Musical by Peter Canwell, with piano arrangements from Barrie Turner.

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For ages 5 to 11

6 reviews

Jesus' Christmas Party - By Roger Parsley

A very entertaining nativity musical, Jesus' Christmas Party is based on million-selling storybook by Nicholas Allan, and it has huge child-appeal. The show is lively, funny and very easy to direct, with songs that almost teach themselves! Two versions of the script are included - one for ages 5 to 7, the other for ages 7 to 10.

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For ages 5 to 7

5 reviews

Little Angel Gets Her Wings - By Nick Perrin

A charming perspective on the nativity story that has huge appeal to infants and parents alike. There is a read-aloud story to help you introduce the characters and plot to the children easily and you have a choice between dramatised or narrated versions.

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For ages 5 to 11

6 reviews

Little Star's Story - By Nairne Page

An adorable nativity musical for KS1 that is simple to prepare, yet it has plenty for the whole cast to do and enjoy. The songs are sweet and very easy to teach and two versions of the script are included - one for age 6 to 9, the other for age 5 to 7 (simplified). A read aloud story is included to help you introduce the content to the children.

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For ages 5 to 11

Magical Christmas Journey - By Sarah Baker

Sarah Baker's Magical Christmas Journey is a wonderful nativity musical that�s full of character, great songs, warmth and humour. The story is clear and simple, the songs are exceptionally easy to learn and the script is easy to follow. With lots of actions provided for the songs and a good pace to the dialogue, there is plenty to keep the children engaged. An easy narrated version is also included.

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For ages 3 to 7

Noisy Nativity - By Gerry Page and Ruth Kenward

Noisy Nativity - for children who can't keep quiet - is the Christmas story told with gusto! A very simple nativity musical for young children, with plenty for all to do. There are lots of actions to the songs and lots of noise to make with voices and percussion, all of which keeps children very engaged. Great fun, and bound to be a parent-pleaser!

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For ages 3 to 7

5 reviews

Nursery Rhyme Nativity - Alison Hedger

Nursery Rhyme Nativity is a special Christmas musical for young children, retelling the Biblical story of the first Christmas to the tunes of favourite nursery rhymes.

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For ages 5 to 11

3 reviews

Out-Of-This-World Christmas, An - By Andrew Oxspring

When a space craft crash-lands on a distant planet, the astronauts face the real possibility of not getting back home in time to enjoy Christmas with their loved ones! Can they convince their weird and wonderful alien hosts to give them a helping hand? Will they be able to share with them a little festive fun? And can the true message of Christmas still be understood millions of light years from Earth?

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For ages 5 to 11

9 reviews

Santa's On Strike - By Andrew Oxspring

It�s Christmas Eve and Santa�s in a mood. He�s seen too many episodes of Supernanny and thinks children don�t deserve presents anymore, so he goes on strike. As Mrs Santa and the elves show him snapshots of family life, will he realise that Christmas is still a time of giving, caring and sharing? You bet he will, and so will your audience in this celebration of all that is good about christmas � and about children!

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For ages 5 to 7

5 reviews

Shiniest Star, The - Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole

The Shiniest Star is a lively version of the nativity featuring a star with attitude, proud to be chosen to shine over the stable in Bethlehem.

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For ages 3 to 7

Stable By Starlight - By Niki Davies

Niki Davies� beautiful new nativity, perfectly pitched for 3-6 year olds, will charm children and adults alike with its delightful nativity script and seven unforgettable songs.

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For ages 3 to 7

1 review

Tale of the Christmas Tree, The - Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole

A Festivity of Note! (non-Nativity) for 3 to 6's from the creators of The Shiniest Star and Shepherd Little. Join Forest Fairies (hooray!) and Gremlin Goblins (boo!) to learn how the Christmas Tree became the Christmas Tree (and why the branches of the Poplar Tree point to the sky).

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6 Minute Nativity (A Mini-Musical) - By Sarah Watts and Rowena Gibbons

A Little Nativity - By John and Ruth Kenward

A Really Noisy Nativity! - Alison Carver

A Way In A Manger - By Ruth Kenward and Caroline Kimber

A Wriggly Nativity - By Peter Fardell

Baa Baa Bethlehem - By Daisy Bond and Ian Faraday

Babushka (The Musical) - By Ruth Kenward

Behind The Stable Door - By Sarah Baker and Andrew Oxspring

Boogie Woogie Nativity - By Niki Davies

Bossy Christmas Fairy, The - By Patricia Lee

Chilly Milly - Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole

Christingle Rock! - By Sheila Wilson

Christmas Recipe - By Peter Fardell

Christmas Stars! - A Nativity Musical by Sheila Wilson

Donkey For Sale - By Niki Davies

Donkey Seller, The - By Carrie Richardson and Clare Jones

Elves And The Shoemaker, The - Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole

Follow The Star - By Niki Davies

Gold, Frankincense And Mirth! - By Sheila Wilson

Grumpy Sheep, The - By Caroline Hoile

Higgledy Piggledy Nativity - A Joyful Nativity Musical by Niki Davies

Hosanna Rock! - By Sheila Wilson

I-SPY Christmas - By John and Ruth Kenward

It's A Nativity - By Andrew Oxspring

It's Chr-i-i-i-stmas! - By Andrew Oxspring and Ian Faraday

Jack Frost - Peter Canwell

Jesus' Christmas Party - By Roger Parsley

Little Angel Gets Her Wings - By Nick Perrin

Little Star's Story - By Nairne Page

Magical Christmas Journey - By Sarah Baker

Noisy Nativity - By Gerry Page and Ruth Kenward

Nursery Rhyme Nativity - Alison Hedger

Out-Of-This-World Christmas, An - By Andrew Oxspring

Santa's On Strike - By Andrew Oxspring

Shiniest Star, The - Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole

Stable By Starlight - By Niki Davies

Tale of the Christmas Tree, The - Sara Ridgley and Gavin Mole