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Manger Mouse (Nativity)
by Dave Corbett
Pricing & Order Info.
Why choose this Musical?
Suits large cast with any number of Chorus parts
Flexibility
Flexible cast size to suit YOUR group numbers, from 43 actors upwards. See "Casting" tab below.
Ease of production makes this Nativity ideal for the NQT
Easy to stage
Easy to teach songs with obvious repetition
CDs of Vocal and Backing Tracks
Easy Play Piano/Vocal Score (Grade 2 / 3 Standard) available
"Ladybird Language" Production notes included in the script
Age range - Key stage 1 Production (5-7 years)
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*** NEW *** Hear it. Copy it. Learn it!
"Learn it!" is an "Audio Book" style read-through of the entire show performed by professional voice actors. It teaches each child their lines, when to perform them and most importantly, HOW to perform them. The copy and repeat method is simply the best and quickest way to learn. An essential product for SEND cast members. The "Learn it!" product is available as downloadable MP3 files or as a standard Audio CD. Have a listen to a sample of the "Learn it!" product on the "Samples" tab below.
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Manger Mouse just loves food! He leaves his stable in Bethlehem in search of scraps at the busy market place. On his return he finds that the stable is very busy indeed! Three visiting Kings mean some posh nosh, Cook is making a pie for some Shepherds and a very special baby has been born.
Manger Mouse is a lovely, simple infant nativity. It is easy to stage and teach making it appealing to those less confident in staging productions or the NQT.
Prologue
The six Narrators welcome the audience to the play before introducing Manger Mouse and his family who live under a manger in a stable in Bethlehem.
Scene One: Manger Mice
The Stable Mice have just polished off some oats but today is market day which means lots of people dropping lots of yummy treats! Manger Mouse heads to town with a sack hoping to bring back a feast for his family.
Scene Two: No Room At The Inn
With so many Travellers and Romans in Bethlehem there is no room at any of the inns. A very tired couple who are expecting a baby are desperately trying to find a place to stay. A kindly Innkeeper takes pity on the pair and offers them shelter in his stable... the home of Manger Mouse and his family!
Scene Three: The Market
Bethlehem town is swarming with people and Manger Mouse is in his element collecting the scraps of food that have been dropped. A very busy and productive day for Market Traders and Mice alike!
Scene Four: On The Hillside
Four unsuspecting Shepherds are sat together on a cold starry night guarding their sheep. A group of Angels appear and deliver a very special message about the birth of a new baby king.
Scene Five: Three Kings
After travelling for miles following a star, three tired Kings and their Camels reach Bethlehem. There may be no room at any of the inns but being a King has it benefits! An Innkeeper offers to give up his room for the trio of royal visitors.
Scene Six: The Stable Yard
Manger Mouse returns from the market armed with his sack full of goodies to discover that the quiet stable yard he left is now very crowded indeed. So many visitors mean more scrummy food... Three Kings mean posh nosh and Cook is making Shepherd's pie!
Scene Seven: Baby Jesus
As the baby Jesus lies in the manger above the home of Manger Mouse, the crowd of visitors enter the stable and present their gifts to him. The birth of such a special baby and a very full little mouse make it a truly wonderful day!
Suggested Cast List For 67 Actors
N.B. In the following list, the number shows how many spoken lines each role has.
| Character Name | Number of Lines |
|---|---|
| Innkeeper | 9 |
| Manger Mouse | 7 |
| Announcer | 6 |
| Narrator 2 | 6 |
| Narrator 3 | 6 |
| Wife | 6 |
| Joseph | 5 |
| Narrator 1 | 5 |
| Narrator 4 | 4 |
| Narrator 5 | 4 |
| Narrator 6 | 4 |
| Mum Mouse | 4 |
| Mary | 4 |
| Shepherd 1 | 3 |
| Shepherd 2 | 3 |
| Shepherd 3 | 3 |
| Dad Mouse | 3 |
| King 1 | 3 |
| King 2 | 3 |
| King 3 | 3 |
| Shepherd 4 | 2 |
| Kitchen Mouse 1 | 2 |
| Kitchen Mouse 2 | 2 |
| Kitchen Mouse 3 | 2 |
| Mabel Mouse | 1 |
| Bread Seller 1 | 1 |
| Bread Seller 2 | 1 |
| Fig Seller 1 | 1 |
| Fig Seller 2 | 1 |
| Cheese Seller 1 | 1 |
| Cheese Seller 2 | 1 |
| House Mouse 1 | 1 |
| House Mouse 2 | 1 |
| House Mouse 3 | 1 |
Non speaking roles: Three Camels, six Stable Animals, six Sheep, six Angels, eight Travellers and four Romans.
Suggested Cast List For 43 Actors
N.B. In the following list, the number shows how many spoken lines each role has.
| Character Name | Number of Lines |
|---|---|
| Narrator 2 - also covers Narrator 5's lines | 10 |
| Narrator 3 - also covers Narrator 6's lines | 10 |
| Narrator 1 - also covers Narrator 4's lines | 9 |
| Innkeeper | 9 |
| Manger Mouse | 7 |
| Announcer | 6 |
| Wife | 6 |
| Mum Mouse - also plays Kitchen Mouse 1 | 6 |
| Dad Mouse - also plays Kitchen Mouse 2 | 5 |
| Joseph | 5 |
| Mary | 4 |
| Shepherd 1 | 3 |
| Shepherd 2 | 3 |
| Shepherd 3 | 3 |
| Mabel Mouse - also plays Kitchen Mouse 3 | 3 |
| King 1 - also plays Traveller | 3 |
| King 2 - also plays Traveller | 3 |
| King 3 - also plays Traveller | 3 |
| Shepherd 4 | 2 |
| Bread Seller 1 | 1 |
| Bread Seller 2 | 1 |
| Fig Seller 1 | 1 |
| Fig Seller 2 | 1 |
| Cheese Seller 1 | 1 |
| Cheese Seller 2 | 1 |
| House Mouse 1 | 1 |
| House Mouse 2 | 1 |
| House Mouse 3 | 1 |
Non speaking roles: Three Camels (who also play Travellers in Scenes two and three), three Stable Animals, four Sheep, three Angels and two Romans.
Manger Mouse (Nativity)
"Lovely nativity with simple songs that were so easy to teach."Sally Ward, Year 2 teacher , Lincolnshire