When Grizelda, the Lord High Witch of Boggy Town Ditch, sends out her evil mob to ruin Christmas, urgent action is required. Two children, overhearing her plans, set off to the North Pole to warn Santa, but are left tired and lost when the mob turn the signposts around. Fortunately they are found by the Good Fairy who transports them to Santas workshop. Meanwhile Grizelda has cast a spell on Santa's elves making them rebellious and leaving Santa to prepare for Christmas Day alone. With the aid of a Magic Cuckoo Clock and the Ancient Magic Talking Book of Christmas the children bring the workshop Toys to life and come to the rescue. This is a delightful play full of magical characters and fun songs. It comes with a Tough and Dangerous Mob (who's mothers have made them wear thermal underwear for the North Pole) a hugely entertaining Christmas meal, complete with gobbling turkeys and breath-defying pickled onions (not even mistletoe would make you kiss one) and a very quirky old Cuckoo clock responsible for stopping time on Christmas Eve so Santa can deliver his presents. The script is versatile enough for small-scale or whole school production with 20 main speaking parts and any number of Elves, Toys, Mob, Fairies, Turkeys and Christmas Puddings. A CD of backing tracks and vocals is available and highly recommended.
Duration - about 50 minutes. Age guide 7 - 12 The Writer 
Bruce Sharp Bruce Sharp has a B.A. (Hons) Degree in Drama and Theatre and a B.Ed. (Hons) in education. He has worked in both amateur and professional theatre specialising in sound and music for performance and gained practical experience as musical director of a Theatre In Education Company. His many years as a full time Primary School Teacher have given him a clear insight into what fires children's imaginations as well as a good understanding of the huge benefits of creative learning. He also understands the demands of working on the teaching side of a production. Working with a large group of children is a bit like juggling. Now imagine the balls are slippery and have teeth and you're getting close. Now imagine the sense of achievement and self-belief the children get from this amazing process. Working with children on a production is always a magical experience. I'm not saying it isn't hard work, I'm just saying it's always worth it. “Bruce has written and produced many wonderful children’s shows. His bright colourful characters, witty fast paced scripts and humorous catchy songs have proved hugely successful with both the children and the parents. The problem isn’t with his productions, it’s the songs you’re still singing two months later when you’re trying to conduct a serious staff meeting.†Tony Mallett ( Class Teacher- Shadwell Primary School ) Bruce currently lives in Harrogate along with a large black Labrador, a cat called Mouse and a firm belief that you can never have enough chocolate cake. He says his secret to successful writing for children is that he’s never lost the desire to play like a child. Perhaps that is why the children who perform them love his plays. |
