Do you have a fun, family atmosphere in your church?  Older children?  Not many children?  Little opportunity to rehearse? 

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The hilarious and unique Do-It-Yourself Nativity Play invites people from the congregation to join in as the script progresses, all narrated and directed IN RHYME AND RHYTHM, and unashamedly mocking (via the script) the adult volunteers!  

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Sound like fun?

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If so, click here to go to THE DIY NATIVITY PLAY.

How about letting the narrator tell the story while an on-stage director gives instructions to the entire cast, all in rhyme as part of the script (making this possible to do without a rehearsal with a confident director!)

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The script, as it is written requires Mary, Joseph and an Innkeeper, but also has an additional 20 small optional speaking parts (each following obvious prompts such as “This is the angel who ………), plus 76 lines of narration, and 72 lines for the director (the director does not need to learn anything, but has the script on a clipboard and refers to it constantly as part of the director role, so he/she is able to scan read lines as if simply checking the script for the actors).

Printable script cards are included (plus ‘name tags’ for actors to hang around their necks to aid the director, if you are brave enough to do an impromptu nativity play without rehearsal!)  If any actors choose not to say their own lines, the script allows for a voice-over to say the lines on their behalf so that the script does not need reducing.  

Sound appealing?

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If so, click here to go to THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS.

Why not let the narrator tell the entire story and give the cast instructions, all in rhyme via the script (making this possible to do without a rehearsal!)?

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There are 19 small optional speaking parts (each following obvious prompts such as “The innkeeper said….), plus lots of narration to share as you choose, as well as an instructor giving the instructions to the actors if you have any.  

Printable script cards are included (plus ‘name tags’ for if you have a director brave enough to do an impromptu nativity play without rehearsal!)  If the actor doesn’t say it, the narrator does….

Do you fancy doing a simple nativity play?

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If so, click here to go to THE SIMPLEST NATIVITY PLAY EVER.

• Do you want to incorporate your nativity play into a nativity service, and all join in with some uplifting carol singing?  
• Do you want a simple but effective play, with the unique effect of rhyme in the storyteller’s part, as well as the actors’ lines.  
• Maybe rehearsals are difficult to achieve, or you prefer a ‘less performed’ approach, or would simply like less focus on the perfection of the performance and more on the biblical teaching?  
• How great would it be to have all of the appropriate bible readings included, not to mention all of the script prompt cards pre-prepared and ready to simply print off and distribute?
• Does a pre-prepared nativity service including the gentle innocence of a children’s nativity play, the joy of a good sing, and the teaching of the bible passages appeal to you?

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If so, click here to go to THAT WONDERFUL GOD-GIVEN FIRST CHRISTMAS DAY.

Do you need something even more Adaptable, Brilliantly Creative, Deliberately Easy and Flexible? Maybe, a script entirely narrated as an alphabet poem, with printable illustrated letters provided to be displayed at the appropriate moment, and actions suggested for all of the alphabetical keywords of the Christmas story, and no lines to learn. Something perfect for any cast, including special needs, or even pre-school children.

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Maybe you’d like some interaction with the audience and get them involved doing actions too? The concept of this script is so simple that you can accommodate any preference according to the ideas given throughout the rhyming script , which includes mp3 backing tracks and sheet music provided for 8 simple (optional) songs too.

Intrigued? If so, click here to go to my ALPHABET NATIVITY PLAY

Tells the traditional bible based story from the perspective of the donkey, feeling unnoticed and unremarkable until he realises by the end of the story that he had been chosen to carry God’s unborn son to the place of his birth, and that God had not only noticed him but had actually been with him all along and actually LOVES his humble life.

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Acted by a young child, the donkey can add a cute factor, or more of a comedic effect acted with attitude by an older child. The story is told with lots of gentle humour and short speaking parts, all held together with a rhyming narration and interspersed with 6 simple songs. Sound suitable for you?

If so, click here for more details of The Donkey’s Christmas Play

How about the gossiping innkeeper’s wife telling the traditional nativity story using her diary, with her somewhat downtrodden husband, and the narrator correcting her version of events from time to time!

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Mary also adds an extra touch of humour with her uniquely amusing dialogue with Joseph. (Older children and even teenagers particularly enjoy this nativity script, whilst younger children love the songs)  Again, this script includes sheet music and mp3 backing tracks to 6 simple songs.  Interested?

If so, click here for THE DAY THAT BABY JESUS CAME TO TOWN

Would you prefer the combination of a modern day Christmas Eve setting anticipating Santa (or St Nicholas), alongside a reminder of the traditional bible based nativity introduced by Grandpa as a bedtime story (and acted out in rhyme), with a hint of pantomime villain in Herod?  This script also includes sheet music and mp3 backing tracks for 5 songs. Like the sound of it?

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If so, click here to go to my GRANDPA’S NATIVITY STORY

Maybe you’d prefer the traditional bible based nativity story told with lots of gentle humour and adding a contemporary twist, again all in rhyme, including the narration which holds it all together, and interspersed with 6 simple songs (sheet music and mp3 backing tracks included)

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If so, click here to go to my CHILDREN’S NATIVITY STORY

Which is yours to customise as you choose once you have bought it, so that you can……..

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• Reduce or lengthen the script
• Miss out or change songs
• Add names
• Print off your finished version, exactly representing your own personal nativity plans, and distribute individual speaking parts to the cast.
• All without any untidy scribbles or mess on the pages, leaving it as clear and easy as possible to read and use!

“Having the downloadable copy was invaluable as we could adapt it to meet our 

own needs and personalise it”

Kirsty, Summerhill Junior School, Bristol

You can take advantage of this unprecedented option to upgrade and receive the actual, adaptable word document in addition to the PDF (you’d be mad not to) for just £2 extra. Just follow the simple instructions once you click the "BUY NOW" button.

Remember, it is a totally customizable Word Document IN ADDITION TO THE ORIGINAL PDF.

I pride myself in making my scripts the best value for money around, so my Donkey’s Christmas Play, including sheet music and FREE music mp3 files, can be downloaded instantly to your computer for the special low price of  just £9.95.

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For this one time investment you will receive:

• An easy to follow script, with
•   a built in note-making column
•   a character listing and breakdown of lines per character
•   a casting list (add your own children’s names)
•   Notes to help you on how casting can be adapted
•   Some helpful directing suggestions
•   Words and sheet music to all of the songs
• Permission to re-use the script with NO LICENCE FEE TO PAY
• FREE downloadable MP3 FILES as MUSIC backing tracks

And wait, there’s more…….

I’VE SAVED THE BEST TILL LAST

“Someone always notices, God will always care

For He is always present, even when you’re unaware.”

Throughout the play the donkey grumbles about being un-noticed and feeling unloved playing such a humble background role, and then realises at the end of the day that he had carried God’s unborn son and been present at His birth, but simply didn’t recognise the privilege at the time….

“He thought about the baby’s birth, and then he understood:

The Saviour of the world thinks that humility is good!”

If you choose to use the free extra poem at the end of the play called “God’s Always Been”, it highlights this message and brings more of a Christian focus on it, ending with the words “And God has a purpose for all of our lives, whether or not we’re aware.  So just like the donkey, trying noticing God: You’ll find that He’s always been there!”

Just £9.95, for an instantly downloadable pdf document of the script, including sheet music, downloadable mp3 backing tracks of the music, and a set of the 26 illustrated alphabetical keywords ready to print off.

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Alternatively, I highly recommend upgrading your purchase for just £2 extra, to receive all of the above in addition to A WORD DOCUMENT of the script to customise and personalise for your own nativity play.  It really is invaluable when it comes to personalising and customising your script, and distributing lines etc

As the script is so adaptable, (scripted for between 9 and 23 speaking parts without reducing the script length), please be aware that the following list is for the maximum likelihood that you will need.  Therefore, the only costumes required are:

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• Traditional nativity costumes for the characters that you choose to include from the following:
• 1 Roman soldier, Mary, Joseph, Donkey (main character), shepherds 1, 2 & 3, Angel Gabriel, up to 7 innkeepers, (optional 4 wives), (only Innkeeper 4 is crucial)  star, 2 kings 1 king which could be omitted, (plus angels, animals, crowds, carol singers.)

The minimum scripted cast without reducing the script or doubling up characters is in bold

Considerations when planning your rehearsals…..

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• If the script is used exactly as written, no individual has a large amount to learn (in general I aim to give everyone just a couple of rhyming lines each)
• The characters tend to be in their own individual scenes, making it easy for scenes to practised individually without the need for full rehearsals.
• If you choose to use the songs, they are deliberately easy to remember as the words are simple and repetitive, but they can be practised without a pianist by using the mp3 backing tracks provided.

All these things considered, I personally would plan to practise individual scenes and songs separately so that one or two full rehearsals should then be sufficient (the first being an opportunity for the director to make notes re practicalities etc, and the second being a full dress rehearsal, although personal circumstances and cast age and ability will of course determine this more accurately.)

Bearing in mind that every performance of a script will be different dependant upon the speed of the reading and acting, I can only offer a rough guidance:

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•  I would expect the script, including songs, to last approximately 25 minutes, although this will, of course, be reliant upon everything flowing in a calm, fully rehearsed way without delays to get actors in position etc.  Of course, the songs are optional so you can reduce or lengthen the performance time by omitting or altering the songs.
• If you choose to include the “Donkey’s Christmas Nativity Roll Call Poem” allow another 1 and a half minutes, of course, this poem is different in length dependant on how many of your cast stand and say their line and how speedily and efficiently they do so!  The poem gives everyone in the cast the opportunity to bow and respond at the relevant point.
• If you choose to use the poem “God’s Always Been There” to round off the play allow  another 2 minutes, again dependant on how you choose to use it and what speed it is read at.

All of the songs use familiar children’s tunes with very SIMPLE SONG WORDS. to help minimise rehearsals.song words to non-copyrighted.

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I have used my own easily remembered words to the following popular tunes…

• The Wise Man built his House upon the Rock   (ie, Travelling song called “The Donkey Carried Mary”)
• Go to sleep my baby (ie, Lullably song “Go to Sleep my Jesus”)
• My Bonnie Lies over the Ocean (ie, Angels’ song called “Do Not be Afraid, We are Angels”)
• Pop Goes the Weasel (ie, Shepherd’s song called “We’re on the Way to Bethlehem”)
• Sing a Song of Sixpence (ie, Kings song called “We’re Looking for a Baby”)

Plus, the play begins and ends with my own composition called “The Celebration Song”, a lively, catchy tune with very simple but effective words that the children can easily remember.

Also, for your convenience:

• THERE ARE NO LICENCE FEES TO PAY, (and I am happy to waive my own)
• SHEET MUSIC IS PROVIDED for IF you have a pianist
• PLUS INSTANTLY DOWNLOADABLE FREE MP3 BACKING TRACKS ARE INCLUDED (great to rehearse to without a pianist and/ or use for the performance)

(Can be reduced or increased without changing script length as alternatives are offered for the narrator or other actors to say.)

If used as written it will include 20 to 23 speaking parts, plus narrator (s), non-speaking extras and singers:

• Narrator with 95 lines to share.
• 1 roman soldier, Mary, Joseph, Donkey (main character), shepherds 1, 2 & 3, Angel Gabriel, up to 7 innkeepers, (optional 4 wives), star, 3 kings, (plus angels, animals, crowds, carol singers.)

However, adaptations are included to enable the script to be performed by just 9 characters (see script preview for casting list)

• The basic traditional nativity costumes
• a good reader to narrate (94 lines are included to be shared as you choose)
• an acting cast to cover a minimum of 9 parts (plus narrator and angels)……….

Although doubling up of characters is possible, and up to 23 speaking parts are actually included.  This gives an indication of how flexible the script is, as suggestions are given for lines to be reallocated to other parts, and alternatives are provided for the narrator to say some lines to help reduce the cast as required.

THAT’S RIGHT…NO PIANIST REQUIRED, although sheet music is provided if you are fortunate enough to have one!

Click here to see a script preview to show how 

flexible and adaptable this script is.

The Good News Nativity

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The Good News Nativity | Best Childrens NativityCOVID-19 Safe – Virtual Nativity Play

Are You Looking for a Social Distancing Solution for your Nativity Play?

Problem Solved, with my Good News Nativity Virtual Play!

Tells the traditional, bible based nativity story in a fun, modern and unique way, using…

Gentle humour,

Short, individually filmed, rhyming scenes, perfect for social distancing,

Pre-prepared autocues (no need to learn lines).

Just film the individual scenes in your safe space with a smart phone, tablet or webcam and edit them together, with the beginner friendly guidance that’s provided.

Click this link to go to the The Good News Nativity

That Wonderful God-given First Christmas Day

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That Wonderful God-given First Christmas Day | Best Childrens NativityRead the Christmas story from the bible. Enact each element alongside the bible readings in a simple but uniquely rhyming nativity play. Sing Christmas carols together.

The Perfect Nativity Service: Carols and a play! (As provided to and used by Action For Children and their supporters during 2016)

Click this link to go to That Wonderful God-given First Christmas Day

The Story Of Christmas

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The Story of Christmas | Best Children NativityThe Story Of Christmas tells the traditional, bible based nativity story, in a very simple way, with the narrator introducing each character with an obvious prompt of “This is the (angel) who…..” etc

The cast size is completely adaptable, requiring just Mary, Joseph and an Innkeeper, but with another 20 optional short speaking parts to make everyone feel special, plus a host of angels.

Click this link to go to The Story Of Christmas

Donkey’s Christmas Play

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Script Preview of the Donkey’s Christmas Play ScriptTells the traditional, bible based nativity story in a fun way, using

Lots of gentle humour and

Short, rhyming speaking parts (averaging 1 or 2 lines) to make everyone feel special.

Whilst flexible and adaptable and for smaller or larger cast sizes without altering the length, the script is written with 20 speaking parts (3 of which could be shared for a larger cast, but only 9 of which are necessary for a smaller cast)

The script is all held together with a rhyming narration, making last minute changes much easier to accommodate.

Click this link to go to the Donkey's Christmas Play page

The Alphabet Nativity

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The Alphabet Nativity PlayPerfect for special needs, including hearing impaired….

Tells the traditional, bible based nativity story using alphabetical keywords in the narration with actions being performed for the key words.

Includes two optional characters:

a)      an Action Superstar to demonstrate the actions as illustrated letters are displayed and

b)      a gently comedic Instructor to interact with the audience in a fun, family friendly ‘pantomime’ style

The script is so flexible and adaptable that there are no restrictions on the size or ability of the cast, so you are truly free to adapt and personalise it to suit your requirements.

Click this link to go to The Alphabet Nativity Play page

The DIY Nativity Play

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The DIY Nativity PlayTells the traditional, bible based nativity story in a hilarious, light-hearted way,

Using narration full of humour, sarcasm and mockery of the adult volunteers (all scripted in rhyme for the narrators to read…with attitude!)

Is a great way to bring young and old together in a nativity service with a difference.

Has a great message: WE ALL need to share the message of Jesus

The fact that the whole script is narrated makes it simple to recast in the event of illness or absence, so no last minute panics! (Can you tell I’ve done this before?!)

Click this link to go to The D I Y Nativity Play page

Simplest Nativity Play Ever

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The Simplest Nativity Play Ever…Tells the traditional, bible based nativity story, in a very simple way, using

Narration interspersed with obvious prompts for….

19 (optional) short, rhyming speaking parts (averaging 2 to 4 lines) to make everyone feel special.

Whilst flexible and adaptable for ANY SIZE CAST the script is written with 2 narrators (which can be shared and split into smaller parts as you choose), an instructor, and up to 19 (optional) speaking parts (any of which can be said by the narrator if preferred) and…

Its all held together with a rhyming narration

Click here to go to The Simplest Nativity Play Ever page

Baby Jesus Came To Town

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The Day that Baby Jesus Came to Town…A hilarious script throughout, older children and even teenagers particularly enjoy it as it…….

Tells the traditional, bible based nativity story in a fun way, using

Lots of humour , attitude and sarcasm

Short, rhyming speaking parts (averaging 2 to 4 lines) to make everyone feel special.

Whilst flexible and adaptable for ANY SIZE CAST(we used 9 and doubled up some parts), the script is written with 24 (many optional) speaking parts and…

Click this link to go to the The Day That Baby 

Jesus Came to Town nativity

Grandpa’s Nativity Story

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This Grandpa’s Nativity Play…….

The Grandpa’s Nativity StoryTells the traditional, bible based nativity in a fun way

Includes a ‘pantomime style’ villain in Herod

Is blended with the excitement of a modern Christmas Eve

Can (optionally) include Santa/ St Nicholas

Uses short, rhyming speaking parts (averaging 2 to 4 lines) to make everyone feel special.

Whilst flexible and adaptable for ANY SIZE CAST (smallest reported to date is 9, and the largest 150), the script is written with 22 speaking parts and….

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Click this link to go to the The Grandpa’s Nativity

Children’s Nativity Story

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Nativity Group Photo | Best Childrens NativityTells the traditional, bible based nativity story in a fun way, using

Lots of gentle humour and

Short, rhyming speaking parts (averaging 2 to 4 lines) to make everyone feel special.

Whilst flexible and adaptable for ANY SIZE CAST (smallest reported to date is 5, and the largest is a whole school), the script is written with 19 speaking parts and…

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Click this link to go to the 

Children's Nativity Story