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The Elves And The Shoemaker - A Magical Christmas Musical 9017A £17.99 ISBN: 1-903692-72-5 |
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| Age |
4-7 |
No. of Songs |
20 |
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| Pre-School |
No |
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| Key Stage |
1 |
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Vocal Score |
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| Duration |
30 mins |
CD/Tape |
CD |
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Based on the well-loved traditional tale of an elderly shoemaker down on his luck who is helped by magical elves to revive his flagging business and his spirit, this charming musical for 4 to 7 year olds celebrates Christmas through the importance of returning a kindness, teamwork and consideration for others. In the same format as the other Class Act Production books (The Shiniest Star and Little Red Hen) it includes photocopiable script, song words, piano part, guitar chords, production checklists and a high-quality CD with demo and backing tracks. |
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Nickie Dixon of Hordle Walhampton School said: 'We really enjoyed doing your very accessible Nativity last term and it went down very well with both children and parents alike. They really thought that the whole way that it was written was so professional and different to the usual format that a lot of Nativities seem to take. We did the production with children from foundations upwards (ages 3 to 7). I really enjoyed getting stuck into playing the piano for it, too!' Ann Straehle told us that when her music for The Shiniest Star first arrived, she felt a little daunted by the thought of 14 songs to learn with her little ones, but she soon has this to say: 'The songs were so easy for the children (aged 5 & 6) to learn - much easier tunes than the traditional carols - & they sang with real gusto. Our Herod took fright on the night, so we used your CD with the words. All in all a very enjoyable experience, so thanks a lot!' Ann Straehle, Canonbie Primary School, Dumfriesshire, Scotland In her version of The Shiniest Star Down Under, Chris Opie cast a camel instead of an ox as it was a better example of Antipodean wildlife! She told us: 'Thank you for your wonderful production, The Shiniest Star - and for your talent to create such a work. From the first time I listened to the CD and laughed energetically all the way to the end of the performance last Friday, the whole of the Junior Primary students had fun. The songs were easy to learn but not TOO repetitious. Directing your musical was a great delight & I am now ready to move into Christmas with renewed energy. We look forward to seeking out more of your work in the future.' Chris Opie, Music Specialist, Seymour College, South Australia |
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Around The World @ Christmas Time 9018A £24.99 ISBN: 1-903692-73-3 |
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| Age |
4-7 |
No. of Songs |
20 |
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| Pre-School |
No |
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| Key Stage |
1 |
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| Duration |
30 mins |
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CD |
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| A new blockbuster for 7-14 year olds which combines history with fantastic music, different cultures and traditions and Information Technology! If a cast of characters emerged from your computer screen and invited you on a festive journey to create the Christmas website, you’d go, wouldn’t you? This is what happens in Around the World @ Christmas Time, the second Box Office Production musical! From rock numbers to ballads, barber shop to beat box, ragtime to Victorian |
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| parlour music, calypso to rock ‘n’roll, sing and dance around the world and across time with this sparkling seasonal musical! Explore Norse legends and Hanukkah. Find out how Cromwell banned Christmas in seventeenth century England, why slaves had such a great time at Saturn’s all-night parties and how Silent Night came to be written. Visit Africa, Italy, Scandinavia, Austria, the UK, USA and more! | |||||
Everything you need for your production is available in two packages. Choose the one that suits you best! Package 1:  2 CDs: CD1 a demonstration of the whole show with children’s voices CD2 a complete backing track to create a professionally polished performance! Photocopiable script with stage directions Song sheets Top line with lyrics Ideas for staging, fundraising, advertising, dance and percussion Invaluable checklist tables to help in the planning for opening nightPackage 2: Package 1 plus the full piano score |
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The Shiniest Star (A Nativity) 6523A £17.99 - Book & CD - ISBN: 1-85909-656-5 |
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| Age |
4-7 |
No. of Songs |
17 |
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| Pre-School |
Yes |
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| Key Stage |
1 |
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| Duration |
30 mins |
CD/Tape |
CD |
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The Shiniest Star heads a large cast in this original version of the Nativity story. After Gabriel’s announcement to Mary, we meet Caesar and his Centurions, busy Innkeepers, startled Shepherds, chatty Ox, Ass & Donkey, Three Kings, a heavenly host of angels and the wickedest Herod ever! This is a show of smiles, poignancy and celebration, with charming musical numbers from a lullaby to a festive hoe-down. |
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Jack Frost 07274 £5.99 ISBN: 1-85909-104-0 |
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| Age |
5-7 |
No. of Songs |
17 |
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| Pre-School |
No |
Author |
Peter Canwell |
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| Key Stage |
1 |
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| Format |
Vocal Score |
Libretto |
n/a |
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| Duration |
30 mins |
CD/Tape |
No |
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A colourful fairy-tale with many different characters. Jack Frost can be adapted to suit all cast requirements and includes parts for Sunbeams, Wizards, Snowflakes, Robins, Eskimos, Penguins, Snowmen, Santa Claus and others. |
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How The Star Was Chosen 09612 £5.99 ISBN: 0-86359-192-2 |
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| Age |
7-11 |
No. of Songs |
18 |
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| Pre-School |
No |
Author |
Barrie Carson-Turner |
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| Key Stage |
2 |
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| Format |
Vocal Score |
Libretto |
n/a |
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| Duration |
- |
CD/Tape |
No |
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This Christmas fantasy tells, through delightful songs and imaginative dialogue, of how the Christmas star was chosen to lead the Kings to Bethlehem. |
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The Bell That Cried 04055 £5.99 |
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| Age |
5-11 |
No. of Songs |
9 |
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| Pre-School |
No |
Author |
Peter Canwell |
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| Key Stage |
1 & 2 |
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| Format |
Vocal Score |
Libretto |
n/a |
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| Duration |
- |
CD/Tape |
No |
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A fantasy story with a traditional Christmas theme. The focal point is the Nativity setting, but also essential to the staging are the three bell towers. All the songs are performed by an off-stage choir. |
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A Green Christmas – An Environmental Musical 17515 £6.50 ISBN: 0-86359-789-0 |
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| Age |
7-11 |
No. of Songs |
10 |
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| Pre-School |
No |
Author |
Dave Ramell Sturgess |
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| Key Stage |
2 |
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| Format |
Vocal Score |
Libretto |
n/a |
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| Duration |
60 mins |
CD/Tape |
No |
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A topical musical featuring a team of ‘Greys’ lead by ‘Major Threat’ who are out to destroy the Earth and team of ‘Greens’ who fight to save our planet from disaster. Presented in an amusing way, this show is an ideal way of effectively putting across the ‘green’ issue in schools, which is of more importance than ever. |
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A Centurion In Bethlehem 09786 £6.50 ISBN: 0-86359-278-3 |
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| Age |
7-11 |
No. of Songs |
12 |
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| Pre-School |
No |
Author |
Peter Canwell |
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| Key Stage |
2 |
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| Format |
Vocal Score |
Libretto |
n/a |
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| Duration |
- |
CD/Tape |
No |
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An injured Roman Centurion seeks solace at an Inn. The son of the Innkeeper notices a young couple who are seeking shelter. They realise that the couple have had the baby that the Romans are looking for and the Centurion is suddenly put into a situation that could have grave repercussions for the new-born Son of God. |
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The Christmas Dove & The Woodcutter 12979 £6.99 ISBN: 0-86175-328-3 |
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| Age |
7-11 |
No. of Songs |
12 |
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| Pre-School |
No |
Author |
Peter Canwell |
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| Key Stage |
2 |
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| Format |
Vocal Score |
Libretto |
n/a |
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| Duration |
- |
CD/Tape |
No |
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Mixes fantasy with tradition in a dramatic presentation with music of events leading up to the Holy Nativity. Minimal staging requirements and costumes and props can be as outrageous as your imagination! |
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