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Category: Hans Christian Andersen

The Money Pig – A Play based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen

Drama Start Books, 8 Apr 201916 Apr 2023

Characters: One storyteller, Doll, Teddy Bear, Train Set, Colouring Pencil, Toy Car, Money Pig, Aeroplane, Mother. Storyteller: Once upon a time, there was a nursery that had lots of toys. There was a doll, teddy bear, a toy car, colouring pencil, aeroplane and even a train set. Doll: Look, at…

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears – A simple five minute play script for young children

Drama Start Books, 21 Aug 201810 Aug 2024

 Subscribe to my mailing list and receive a free copy of Aesop’s Fables on Stage If you would like to sign up to our mailing list and receive a free copy of Aesop’s Fables on Stage, click here. Characters: Three storytellers, Goldilocks, three bears, three bowls, three chairs, three…

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The Little Mermaid – A Children’s Play.

Drama Start Books, 6 May 201822 Jan 2023

    Characters: Three storytellers, Little Mermaid, 5 mermaids, King, Granny, Sea Witch, Prince, Prince’s fiancĂ©e, 4 people. Storyteller 1: Once upon a time, deep down in the ocean… Storyteller 2: …there lived a king who was a widower. He lived with his old mother and six beautiful daughters. Storyteller…

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The Nutcracker – A Playscript for children

Drama Start Books, 14 Apr 201827 Oct 2025

Scan the code below and sign up to our mailing list and receive a free copy of Aesop’s  Fables on Stage. Christmas Movement Story Christmas Drama Games Christmas Drama Workshop Characters: Two Storytellers, Clara, Godfather, Nutcracker Toy, Three Mice, Mouse King, Six Soldiers, Sugarplum Fairy, Arabian Princesses, Chinese Tea Dancers…

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Christmas Drama Games for Children

Drama Start Books, 6 Nov 201727 Oct 2025

https://www.amazon.com/Drama-Start-Christmas-Activities-Movement-ebook/dp/B0FFCNJ9XS?ref_=ast_author_dp_aw&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Etqp0Kby4XW05aqu2E0zTqeV-SF5wuFNgcL1-6z9VWleaPpyQ2VExT11C4t5QTUzgs1U2vCMNWejz2sao511SRT6AsEBhYJB90IHgVlj2LoL-jipg9Ud42unsmiAN8PH.hc-5h1HZRdn7nLaHciKCcoYkpEGUHfh5DIIZ3KsYtOU&dib_tag=AUTHOR Christmas Movement Story Christmas Drama Games Christmas Drama Workshop Scan the code below and sign up to our mailing list and receive a free copy of Aesop’s  Fables on Stage. Christmas Drama Games for Children Game: What’s the time Santa Claus? Age: 3 years + Minimum number of participants:…

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Storytelling in the Early Years

Drama Start Books, 7 Aug 201722 Jan 2023

Benefits of Storytelling in the Early Years:  Promote a feeling of well-being and relaxation ď‚§ Increase children’s willingness to communicate thoughts and feelings ď‚§ Encourage active participation ď‚§ Increase verbal proficiency ď‚§ Encourage use of imagination and creativity ď‚§ Encourage cooperation between students ď‚§ Enhance listening skills Identify the children’s…

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The Emperor’s New Clothes – A Playscript for Children

Drama Start Books, 10 Jul 201731 Aug 2025

If you would like to sign up to our mailing list and receive a free copy of Aesop’s Fables on Stage, click here. The Emperor’s New Clothes Characters: Three Storytellers, Dresser, Emperor, Two Soldiers, Royal Advisor, Slick, Slicker, Four Subjects, Father, Small ChildStage directions: Three storytellers stand on one side…

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The Fir Tree – A five minute play based on Hans Christian Andersen’s popular story.

Drama Start Books, 18 May 201727 Oct 2025

Christmas Movement Story Christmas Drama Games Christmas Drama Workshop Scan the code below and sign up to our mailing list and receive a free copy of Aesop’s  Fables on Stage. Characters: Three narrators, Little Fir Tree, Squirrel, Sun, Hare, Two woodcutters, Wind, Swallow, two children, Woman, Man. Narrator 1: Once…

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King Midas – A Play for Children.

Drama Start Books, 11 Feb 201710 Aug 2024

Get Jingle Bells and Drama Spells: 40 Christmas drama games, 8 Christmas interactive stories and 7 Christmas plays. Click here. Characters: Three Narrators, King Midas, Dionysus, servant, Princess and Rover the dog Narrator 1: In ancient Greece, there lived a King called Midas. King Midas loved money more than anything…

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The Magic Porridge Pot – 10 Minute Play for Children

Drama Start Books, 16 Aug 201522 Jan 2023

The Magic Porridge Pot Characters: Two storytellers, Daisy, Maisy, Mother, four villagers, old woman and the porridge pot. Storyteller 1: Once upon a time, there was a little girl called Daisy who lived with her mother in a very small house. Storyteller 2: They were very poor and they didn’t…

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