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Aspects Of Christmas

By Ian Faraday
Ages: 7-11yrs

Running Time

60 Mins Approx

Speaking Parts

27

Cast Size
(Including Non-Speaking)

52

Cast Size
Easily Reduced To

13

Suggestions for how to easily reduce and increase the cast size to suit your numbers are included in the "content samples" for this musical.

No. Of Songs

8

From the final bell on the last day of term, to turkey sandwiches on Boxing Day, we’re on a journey through those familiar and traditional aspects of a family Christmas. Enjoy Dad’s attempts to put the tree up, the anticipation of opening presents, tucking into a turkey dinner, the possibility of snow….and much more!

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Overview

Plot Summary

After the school bell rings (song – Ring The Bell) to signal the end of the Autumn term, five friends stop off at the park on their way home. With the ‘big day’ not far off, they talk enthusiastically about what the holidays have in store. With their conversation as a backdrop we witness different families in some very recognisable, often hilarious situations, as each aspect of Christmas is discussed.
The first family’s excitement at putting up the Christmas tree is slightly clouded by the fact that it seems to have got considerably shorter after a year in the loft! Still, Dad’s frustration keeps the rest of the family smiling while Mum solves the mystery of the shrinking tree. (song – Our Christmas Tree)
The children of the second family we meet are eager to get to bed on Christmas Eve, not only so they can get up exceptionally early the next morning, but so they can leave Mum and Dad, and the exuberant Uncle Ted and Aunty Rita, to enjoy a ‘little drink’ downstairs. (song – I Wish That Time Could Fly) As the evening and night draw on, they are filled with that familiar excitement and anticipation about what Christmas morning will bring.
Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (despite not sleeping), children in pyjamas and dressing gowns then hit the stage, eager to see what’s under the tree! They don’t have to wait long, and quickly dive in and start unwrapping …..and rapping! (song – The Christmas Gift Un-Rap)
Then it’s time for lunch, which for our next family is a feast of the highest calibre. Mum’s on a diet though, and is resisting the temptation to over-indulge…..at least that’s what she’s told everyone! (song – Get Stuck In)
Next it’s a flash-back to the early 1970s, when according to the ‘older generation’, it snowed every Christmas…..and chicken tasted like chicken, and children behaved themselves, and summers were always hot! As Mum and Dad enjoy the vibe of the groovy new seven-inch single they’ve bought, their children, Harmony and Wildflower, spot the chance to escape to the garden and literally ‘chill out’! (song – It’s Snowing)
The final family we meet reminds us that there is a gentler side to Christmas, in which we find the reason behind all the celebrations and fun. (song – Born On Christmas Day) Having said that, they round off proceedings by inviting the neighbours over for an all-singing, all dancing, turkey sandwich-feasting knees-up, (song – Party On) reminding us that ‘in less than fifty-two weeks it starts all over again! Yeh!’

Listen below to the songs from ‘Aspects Of Christmas’
"Ring The Bell"
"Our Christmas Tree"
"I Wish That Time Could Fly"
"The Christmas Gift Un-Rap"
"Get Stuck In"
"It's Snowing"
"Jesus Is Born Today"
"Party On"

Characters

27 Speaking parts in order of appearance

5 School Children – looking forward to the Christmas holidays

Family 1
Dad – his DIY skills leave a lot to be desired
Sally & Joe – unearthing the mystery of the shrinking Christmas tree
Mum – providing the ‘missing piece’ to the puzzle

Family 2
Katie & Ali – eager to get to bed
Mum & Dad – even more eager for them to go to bed
Uncle Ted & Auntie Rita – mistletoe-toting party animals

Family 3
Grandma & Grandpa – enjoying being well ‘catered’ for
Dad – keeping an eye on mum’s food intake
Mum – counting the calories….apparently
Thomas & Anna – impressed with mum’s will-power

Family 4 (from the early 70’s!)
Mum & Dad – creating a cool Christmas vibe….man
Harmony & Wildflower – Scalextric and snow-loving children

Family 5
Mum – on a quest to conquer a mountain of dirty dishes
Sam – enjoying some ‘me time’ on the sofa

Ensemble characters for featured scenes, songs and choreography, if numbers allow

School Children
Pyjama-ed kids
Diners
Carol Singers
Party-goers

What do you get?

This musical production is available for 2 different age groups – KS1 (4-7yrs) and KS2 (7-11 yrs). You will see from reading the script samples that the KS1 version is shorter and with less-complex vocabulary than the KS2 version.

This musical production is available to buy in 2 different formats.

Option 1 – Physical Product – Posted

This option can be paid for online, or schools* can request to have goods sent with an invoice to be paid within 30 days.
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A wire-bound book with:
Full script
Detailed stage directions
Character information
Tips for costumes, props and scenery
Piano score for all songs
Licensing information

An Audio CD with:
Vocal demo tracks to all songs
Backing tracks to all songs
Continuity/incidental music
Sound effects

Option 2 – Digital Download

Any order containing a digital download option must be paid for online at the point of ordering. Any order containing a digital download which is not accompanied by payment will not be processed.

Both PDF and editable MS Word documents of:
Full script
Detailed stage directions
Character information
Tips for costumes, props and scenery
Piano score for all songs
Licensing information

MP3 files of:
Vocal demo tracks to all songs
Backing tracks to all songs
Continuity/incidental music
Sound effects

Extras included:
JPEG files of cover artwork for making posters or other promo material.

Upon completion of your order, a link will be automatically sent to the email address you provided, from which all the files can be downloaded.

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  1. Anonymous

    Harewood Priamry School

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    really good performances and songs!

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    Craig Ward/netherthird primary school

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    It’s amazing the cast is great to I am in family 1 (dad) with Emily alexander(mum) Stephanie Benn (Sally) and Logan Mckluskie (sam) I am in the same show as Calum Wilson

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    Isaac Relf Goldstone Primary School

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    fantastic ;^)!!!!!!

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    very good;^)!

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    Calum Wilson/Netherthird Primary School

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    its brilliant but by the way I have to sing it at the Christmas play and I know it will be difficult and fun and I’m in family 3 and I’m Ali but I have to sing with Katie

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    Alan Mayhew, Tyneside

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    A huge hit with everyone.

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    Donald Freeman, Edinburgh

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    Easy to use, detailed performance tips and a pleasure to work with. The classes all enjoyed performing this to their parents/carers.

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