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Full version! (previous link missed the beginning -oops!).A film made with my class of 7 years olds based on the play The Vampires of Planet X below. Clic on the image to watch it. This is an edited version, the original version has a more funky soundtrack but I had to change it for copyright reasons to post it online. But you'll get the idea. Tips on how to make a film coming soon. Watch this space.
There are 2 types of scripts available to download for free, plays and Radio plays (2-page sketches).
Plays. These are longer scripts, from 4 to 6 pages. All of the plays have been performed by children in either my own class or my own Theatre Club whilst working in Barcelona and at International House San Sebastian (Lacunza) and at my present job as a primary school teacher at St Patricks' English School, San Sebastian. You can download as a Microsoft word document. This will allow you to modify them to suit your own classes. You may want to cut parts, add parts, make some parts longer etc. The plays were written for mixed ability classes and so some parts are short, some long. Note that the language is not very challenging, precisely because the plays have been written to be performed, i.e. so that children can learn the lines with relative ease. They can even be done without the children having a script (see section below "Plays without scripts").
Plays without scripts. Ideal for younger learners and large primary school classes Simple play ideas with simple dialogues that can be done without the children needing to read a script. I have written a "script" for the benefit of the teacher. Radio Plays and the lower level plays such as The Zoo or The Little Mouse would also be suitable for using without the children needing to read a script.
Plays with scripts
Cinderella (10 parts) A simplified version of the traditional tale.
The Diamond of Wimberlyboo (13 parts) Robbers try to steal the famous diamond.
The Vampires of Planet X (7 parts) Aliens vampires visit planet Earth looking for the King of the Vampires. Some school children inadvertantly find out that it is non other than their teacher!
The Vampires of Planet X (14 parts) As above, but with parts for more children.
The Day of the Robots (12 parts) Aliens try to take over some robots.
The Space Dectectives (12 parts) The Space Detectives come to Earth in search of a galactic criminal.
Lara Croft and the Crown of Immortality (11 parts) Can Lara get the magic sword before the baddie?
Snow White (13 parts)
George and the Dragon (12 parts)
The Wild Wild West (10 parts) When there is trouble, call for the Sheriff.
The Hammer of Thor (13 parts) Thor has to dress up as a woman to outwit the enemy (based on actual Norse myth)
Goldfinger: A Jane Bond Adventure (15 parts) Secret agent Jane Bond comes up against the master criminal Goldfinger, who is determined to steal the gold. Jane Bonds comes up with a cunning plan to catch him.
Kidnapped! (8 parts) Lord Salem kidnaps the princess and takes her to his castle. Who can save her?
The Pirates of Santa Clara (12 parts) Some children find a treasure map. Can they get to the treasure before the pirates?
Harriet Potter and the Magic Ball (12 parts) Can Harriet Potter stop Voldermort getting his hands of the magic ball?
The Sword of Wimble Bimble (14 or more parts) Witches steal the magic sword from the museum. Can the children get it back?
Low level
The Zoo (12 parts) A brave mouse helps his animal friends deal with a horrible zoo keeper
The Hungry Pirate (10 parts) A hungry pirate kidnaps a mermaid. Which animal can save her?
The Octopus Queen (11 parts) The Octopus Queen is sad. A small fish helps to cheer her up.
The Little Mouse (4 parts) A small mouse shows that he is more than a match for the bigger animals!
Sophie the monkey (7 parts) Sophie the monkey rescues a little bird stuck in a tree, much to the surprise of the jungle animals. There is a story with pictures for this play Sophie the monkey story
Sophie the monkey (12 parts)
The Princess and the Witches Can the Princess escape from the withces? This sketch was written to accompnay the short story below
The Princess and the Withces (lower level)
The Princess and the witches story A simple story designed to be retold by the students (see Stories on tips for getting students to retell stories)
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Radio plays
These are 2-page sketches designed to be recorded on tape/dictaphone. The children make the sound effects themselves. Playing them back becomes a wonderful listening excercise in itself. I have never seen my children listen so intently to a listening! These sketches could also be performed in front of an audience.
Frankenstein (Radio play) A cook and a gardener come to work at Frankenstein´s castle and accidently set the monster loose!
The War of the Worlds (Radio play) An alien invasion threatens all mankind!
The Visitor (Radio play) Some children in a school have a big surprise when an alien comes to visit.
The Treasure of Seagull Island (Radio play) A tale of pirates and treasure.
The Robbery: Part 1 (Radio play) Robbie the Robber tries to rob a bank. Can Inspector Green stop him?
The Robbery: Part 2 (Radio play) Robbie the Robber escapes from prison. Inspector Green sets a trap to catch him.
The Day of the Robots (Radio play) Aliens try to take over some robots.
George and the Dragon (Radio play) Can George save everyone from the dragon?
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Mummy (Radio play) Moriarty has a dasterdly plan. Can Holmes stop him?
The Space Detectives (Radio play) The Space Detectives are on the hunt for a galactic criminal.
The Vampires of Planet X (Radio play) Some school children discover their teacher is a vampire!
A Jungle Adventure (Radio play) A brave mouse saves the jungle animals from poachers.
Christmas plays
A Christmas Adventure: A play with 7 parts. Can Santa stop the robbers and save the day?
A Christmas Adventure: A play with 27 parts. Can Santa stop the robbers and save the day?
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