Nativities
Kate is mad about Christmas! She loves the whole festive season; lights, decorations, cold weather, the smell of greenery, candles, but mainly carols! She has been carol singing, without fail every Christmas Eve since the age of 5.
One of Kate’s favourite things about Christmas is being in school. Every year, she writes a new nativity for the schools in which she works, and they obligingly perform it as her adorable little guinea pigs!
The nativities on this website include the vocal tracks, backing tracks and different versions of the script. These are written for small schools, medium sized schools and big schools, allowing everyone to have a coveted solo line! See below for more information about Kate’s nativities.
THE BRIGHTEST STAR IN THE SKY
Sirius is the brightest star in the sky; the full-on jazz hands of a star. But all the other stars get fed up with Sirius’ constant dazzling light and decide they’ve had enough. Left alone, Sirius is discovered by the angels who are on the lookout for the brightest star in the sky to lead the King’s to where a special baby has been born. Together they round up the shepherds, lambs and the Kings to witness this newborn King and the other stars realise that no one should hide their light: we were all meant to shine. With all the usual cast of characters for a traditional nativity, and a humorous script (including a power tool-obsessed Joseph) this jazzy show will appeal to the full primary school age range.
BABOUSHKA
It is a cold, winter night and Baboushka is cleaning her house. Suddenly there is a knock at the door and when she opens it, three Kings are standing on Baboushka’s doorstep, asking for shelter and food. They tell Baboushka of a baby King, born that night, and the star that will lead them to Him. They invite Baboushka to travel with them, but she tells them she must prepare for the journey first and pack some toys for the baby. The Kings leave, but when Baboushka is ready to follow, the path of starlight has disappeared. Will she ever find the little King? Eight memorable and singable songs that also tell the Christmas story, with all the usual cast of characters, plus a baby who nearly gets named ‘Bernard’. Suitable for KS1 and KS2. Not available to purchase in my shop yet.
THE LION, THE UNICORN AND ME
The angels are interviewing for the most suitable candidate to carry Mary on her special journey to Bethlehem, and all the animals want to try their luck. With toe-tapping numbers and a funny script, this is the heart-warming story of a little donkey who is given the most important job of all! For KS1 and KS2 performers who like a giggle.
PAPA DUVAL’S SPECIAL CHRISTMAS
It is Christmas Eve and Papa Duval, an old shoemaker is thinking about the Christmas Story. That night, he dreams an angel tells him that he will see Jesus, if only he looks hard enough. All the next day, Papa Duval looks out of his window and he seems many people passing, in need of a hot drink, a warm fire or a kind word. As he goes to bed that night, Papa Duval is disappointed that he does not see the special visitor. When the angel appears to him again, Papa Duval realises what being a good samaritan is all about. This musical nativity is for key stage one and two.
LITTLE AMAL AND THE LONG WALK
Little Amal lives with her mother in a beautiful city, but one day war comes to her country and they have to leave quickly. They arrive in an unfamiliar place on Christmas Eve where some kind strangers offer to share their meal and tell them the story of Christmas. They realise that Jesus, too, was a refugee and the final moving song, ‘Open your heart’ asks what we can do to help refugees in our own communities.
CHRISTMAS ROBIN
One night, a little robin perches on a fir tree in a garden and watches as the children of the house decorate their Christmas tree inside. The little robin wonders what they are doing. Suddenly the Christmas star appears and whisks the robin back in time to the first Christmas. They watch the arrival of the shepherds and the Kings and at last the little robin understands the cause of all the celebrations. This nativity contains eight, easy-to-learn songs and is suitable for FS/KS1. If you are interested in listening to an excerpt of the Christmas Robin or purchasing a copy, please click on the link below.
THE SPECIAL STORY
This traditional nativity story is told in a fresh way, with gospel angels and a very humble donkey! Eight catchy songs, with plenty of optional solos for the budding singing stars amongst your group. A group of very cute baby lambs and all the usual cast of characters. Suitable for FS, KS1 (with definite KS2 appeal too). If you are interested in purchasing The Special Story, please click on the link below.
THREE WISE WOMEN
In a bakery, a daydreamer spots a bright star and decides to follow it. In a village, a storyteller spies the same star and starts out on a journey too. In another place, a new mother also sees the bright star, straps her baby on her back and sets off. The three women meet on the road and travel together, wondering what they will find at the end of their journey. If you are interested in buying Three Wise Women, please click on the link below. Three Wise Women is available for 26, 63 and 88 performers. If you are interested in purchasing any of the versions of Three Wise Women, please click on the link below.
THE CHRISTMAS ROSE
The Christmas Rose is about a little shepherd girl, who has nothing to bring the new baby whom everyone is talking about. Will she find something to offer this child? Told in eight catchy songs, with flexible casting possible, this nativity is suitable for the whole primary age range and is appealing to everyone. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of The Christmas Rose, please click on the link below.