Synopsis
Last Stop Before Bethlehem - A Short Nativity Musical
Liz Stockley & Alicia Rickards
Published by SchoolPlay Productions
Large Mixed Cast
On the arrival of Roman soldiers, fed up with chivvying people along, the housekeeper decides to slaughter the old goat, Phoebe, to provide stew
But Timothy, the goat boy, is distraught and the children determine to save Phoebe
Later in the evening a man arrives with a pregnant wife and an obstreporous donkey. The children feel sorry for the woman and persuade the innkeeper to let the couple stay in the stable with Phoebe
In the end, Phoebe is reprieved and shepherds arrive with strange news about the baby which has now been born
Finally, the Roman recruits eventually turn up in time for everyone to enjoy a celebration breakfast!
Cast : 31 speaking parts (17 m, 4 f, 9 variable) + crowd + chorus of Roman recruits - Suggested Age Range : 8 to 13
Runs about 40 mins
Music : 8 songs, mostly for large groups but several could be solos, duets etc. Accompaniment can be piano, guitar, recorder and percussion as available
Set : The road to Bethlehem; the courtyard of the inn
The Piano Score, a Rehearsal Cassette and a Performance Cassette are available separately by clicking here