Plot Summary
As headteacher, Miss Belcher, delivers her final assembly of the term, the staff and children are excited about what the holidays will bring, now that school’s out! Whilst nervously talking with a group of friends about the prospect of ‘big school’, twins Lily and Josh Summers tell them, with muted enthusiasm, about their forthcoming family trip to Poplins Holiday Camp! It’s their grandparents’ ‘treat’ – a chance to live the high-life before they’re too old! Meanwhile, the teachers discuss the ways they’ll be winding down and all agree that six weeks off school is just what the doctor ordered. Song – Summer Vacation
While the Summers family suffers a cramped car journey, with cries of ‘Are we there yet?’, complaints about lack of phone-charge and plenty of adult bickering, the Green Coats of Poplins marvel at the refurbishment and upgrade their camp has recently undergone, including the recruitment of famous Chef Raymond Blah-Blah and celebrity dance instructors Anton Du Pantalon and Angelina Pasodoble! Song – Ready To Go
As the Poplins’ doors are flung open, the hordes arrive and they are dispatched to their chalets by the Green Coats, with promises of a thrilling timetable of events ahead! As well as the Summers family, the guests include a mysterious couple, Mr Smith and Miss Jones, who seem intent on avoiding contact with their fellow camp-mates!
Each day’s event is introduced by the camp announcer, with those familiar Hi De Hi-style xylophone ‘ding-dongs’ played by a rather over-enthusiastic assistant! Our first experience of Poplins hospitality is ‘Steak Night’ in the restaurant, where Chef Raymond Blah-Blah laps up the praise from adoring diners. Song – Et Voila! Unfortunately, Grandpa George is thoroughly unimpressed with the gourmet dish he is given to eat. He didn’t serve 47 years in her Majesty’s army just to be ‘poisoned by some silly man in a silly hat’. Grandma Margaret, upset by his rudeness to the chef and his unwillingness to try something new, storms out leaving George with a few harsh home-truths to consider. Is he too old to change his ways and make amends?
Next on the agenda is the ‘Precisely Poplins’ dance masterclass, with the tastefully-tanned and superbly-sequined instructors, Anton Du Pantalon and Angelina Pasodoble. As they guide some star-struck couples through their paces (song – Two Left Feet), Julie Summers (Mum) waits on her own for her husband Dave to show up, knowing he is a reluctant participant in the class. Dave arrives too late for them to dance and his forlorn wife makes her feelings about his up-tightness and lack of gumption very obvious! How will Dave make it up to Julie?
It’s a morning by the pool, where Grandma Margaret takes the bull by the horns and enters the Poplins Glamorous Granny Competition (song – H-A-P-P-Y O-A-P), much to the embarrassment of her husband George! However, against some stiff competition, her attitude that ‘you’re never too old’ puts her in contention for the winner’s rosette, the recipient of which will be announced at the big farewell bash the following evening.
That afternoon we find Lily and Josh in the woods enjoying a treasure hunt with some other children. As the others wander off in different directions, the twins contemplate their young lives, their pending move to secondary school and the fact that their family can be a real pain! Discovered by an understanding Green Coat, Lily and Josh are given words of encouragement and some tips on how to deal with the changes that are coming their way. Song – It Isn’t Easy
It’s the final evening at Poplins and all gather in the ballroom for the end of holiday party. And what a party it is! In a wonderful sequence of events, conflicts are resolved, attitudes are changed, mysteries are solved and each one of the Summers family finds cause for celebration and optimism. Life lessons are well and truly learned and shared in an emotional finale! Song – Dance Like No-one Is Watching
George Norman –
Year 6 absolutely loved performing ‘We’re All Going On A Summer Holiday’. It’s incredibly funny and so well written the children can’t help but find their character on stage. All four performances had the audience in stitches. The script is fab and I still find myself humming the songs weeks after…!
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Leia Marie moxon –
I like this production because I know that I can do it in school and it’s child friendly:)
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Macie –
So funny and so fun
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Anonymous –
This musical is fantastic! Fun and laughter all the way through. We had t-shirts printed with POPLINS HOLIDAY CAMP on the front. The children absolutely loved performing this musical. Catchy songs, that you can’t get out of your head too! I can thoroughly recommend! As always, Edgy Productions come up trumps! The audience gave a standing ovation! So that says it all! 👏👏
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Leia –
I agree
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Anonymous –
If you’re a school and looking for a leavers play. THIS IS THE PLAY
It was amazing and funny. My primary school did it and I was Lily
Honestly my most favourite play I have done in the 7 years of doing them
Have fun 🙂
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Anonymous –
Great I played Julie hole school loved it
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Anonymous –
We’ve used all of Edgy productions leavers’ plays and this one is the very best – so funny!
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Anonymous –
I was miss jones my year did it it was so amazing
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Anonymous –
It is absolutely Amazing
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Anonymous –
We did that s as our school production and I was costume ,make up and I came on at the end it is so funny and I loved this production
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Anonymous –
I was Green Coat 1 and my class did it . We all loved it and so did the adience
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Anonymous –
Very entertaining
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Anonymous –
Wow I am Green coat 3 and it it such an amazing play. I recommend this to everyone.
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Anonymous –
this show is absolutely amazing i play Lily and i love the play cant wait to end the year with a bang
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Anonymous –
Amazing im playing Dave
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Anonymous –
I played the chef and Audrey. I am a boy! It is such a good play.
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Anonymous –
I love it ! I play Anton and my best friend is Angelina . We are both girls and I thought it would be a great way to end primary school
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Anonymous –
I’m Gwen and I think it’s amazing
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Anonymous –
i love this play .my school is higham on the hill , GEORGE…….is a great charecter .i love the song two left feet. THIS IS A GREAT/AWSOME PLAY. IT IS legound……DARY
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Anonymous –
I play George and I love when I get to say after 47 years in her majesty’s army…
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Anonymous –
i play lily as i have fun playing a sassy character
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Anonymous –
I play Angelina , its the best play ever !!💗
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Anonymous –
I get to play angelina then my best friend has to play anton so we get to dance and talk in the play. I luv reahearsing it so much and luv the script and silly songs. Thanks edgy productions for creating this for everyone to enjoy and laugh at.
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Anonymous –
Love it I am green coat 4 and my favourite character is green coat 2
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Anonymous –
It’s amazing!!!!! I am lily and I’m so excited for this is amazing!!!!!!
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Anonymous –
I’m josh and I can’t wait to perform it
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Anonymous –
I’m anton and I absolutely love all the songs and it’s a great film to do for our leavers assembly
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Anonymous –
wow amazing
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Anonymous –
I am Josh and it is very exciting practising for this play. LOVE IT
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Anonymous –
I’m doing it this year for my leavers play and I’m green coat 3.I love it ,the best play ever.It has some very cool songs and very funny lines.my fave character is George as he always going on about ‘after 47 years in her majesty’s army…….’
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Anonymous –
I love this play I’m playing man 4 and judge 2 and on the summer vacation song we’re doing rock guitars
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Anonymous –
We are doing it for our production and it is the 2nd best thing in the world for me
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Lauren Oxspring –
We have to ask, Alex, what is the 1st best thing?
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Anonymous –
This is a great play! I am a student and I am playing Julie
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Anonymous –
I love the songs this year I’m doing this play! I’m Josh in the play
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Anonymous –
I wish I I could stay in primary school forever
Love it! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Anonymous –
I play Julie and i have to dance the tango with this really annoying boy
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Anonymous –
my name is Gabriel and I’m playing George it’s so fun I’m excited
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Anonymous –
this fab product really shined in our school leavers assembly
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Anonymous –
I love this
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Anonymous –
I am playing hunter 3 and woman dancer 2 it’s so fun and enjoyable
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Anonymous –
I’m Julie Summers I am also the announcer I am really nervous I have to dance the tango with a boy in my class (Dave Summers)
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Anonymous –
I am playing Julie and am loving the play
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Anonymous –
I really like I am one of the children I can’t wait to do it
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Anonymous –
Amazing!!!!❤️❤️Doing this for our leavers assembly!!
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Anonymous –
I really think it’s good I love the songs
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Anonymous –
I love this we r doing this as Y6 at the moment and I’m angelina!
This play is amazing!😉
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Anonymous –
it is amazing I played lilly
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Anonymous –
I am playing Lily and omg I love this. It has some hilarious parts so well done and thankyou for making such a wonderful play!
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Anonymous –
I love it! I’m playing Magaret, and George is hilarious 😂 Best one yet
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Anonymous –
It’s really good songs and parts
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Anonymous –
Funny
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Anonymous –
Good cool songs
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Anonymous –
This is actually very good. I’m playing Margaret 🙂
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Anonymous –
well i think this play is perfect im dancing with my cousin…….. ok. my school higham on the hill are going to do this play
its going to be really fun
visit HIGHAMSCOOL for the play on the 12 th 11th or 10th
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Anonymous –
this play is awsome my school is higham on the hill im women three and child 4.its same as summers
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Anonymous –
Cool. I’m green coat 2. Really recommend
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Anonymous –
I played the announcer,this is the best play ever
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Anonymous –
I’m angilina and i love it
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Anonymous –
i AM ANGELINA
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Anonymous –
A cool play with good songs
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Anonymous –
George is the best character and this musical is amazing
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Anonymous –
Awesome u should try to do it I was Chef Reymond Blah Blah
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Anonymous –
It is awsome I am child four and women 3. But I have to dance with my cousin 😭
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Anonymous –
best
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Anonymous –
This is awesome and I am lily I really recommend this! We all love it! 🙂
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Anonymous –
So cool!!!!!!
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Anonymous –
My school Higham on the Hill are doing this play. I’m Mrs Perkins and diner three. this play sounds and looks fun ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Anonymous –
Amazing
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Anonymous –
GOOD
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Anonymous –
Amazing I love the story line!
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Anonymous –
It’s really good we are using this for our year 6 leavers assembly
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Anonymous –
wonderful
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Anonymous –
It is amazing we have it for our play I love it thank u for making this play
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Anonymous –
im angilina im so exited
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Anonymous –
Great hope I get to play lily
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Anonymous –
The songs are good and the script is funny we are doing it for a production in Ye 6. Thx bye.
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Anonymous –
Great play that I recommend
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Anonymous –
It’s a really good story and has a lot of cool songs
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Anonymous –
Love it
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Anonymous –
Brilliant
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Anonymous –
Great
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Anonymous –
I hope we do this for our leavers. So many cool and funny characters!!! 🙂
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