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Shepherd's Delight (Nativity)
by Dave Corbett
Pricing & Order Info.
Why choose this Musical?
"Boppy" first song to set scene
Ideal "Audience participation" Nativity
Flexibility
Flexible Cast size to suit YOUR group numbers, from 24 actors upwards. See "Casting" tab below.
Easy to stage and costume
Easy Play Piano/Vocal Score (Grade 4 Standard) available
CDs of Backing and Vocal Tracks available
Age Range: Key Stage 1 Production (5-7 years)
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"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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Oh dear! Those naughty sheep keep wandering off, but Mary, Joseph and the Three Wise Men put them back on the right track.
"Shepherd's Delight" is a delightful, simple Nativity that is very easy to stage.
Scene One: Looking After Sheep
Four Narrators open the show and introduce Shepherd Sam, his flock of mischievous Sheep and little Lennie Lamb.
Scene Two: Naughty Sheep Meet Mary And Joseph
Sally and Sarah Sheep wander away from the flock to go and play games but bump into a weary Mary and Joseph. Concerned about the woolly wanderers, Joseph warns them about a wolf he heard howling and the Sheep decide to return to the safety of the hillside.
Scene Three: Naughty Sheep Meet Three Kings
Sally and Sarah receive a stern telling off from Sam; however this does not deter Simon and Stewart Sheep from going off to find food. Along the way they meet Three Kings and their Servants who again warn the Sheep of the dangers of the Wolf. Feeling frightened, the Sheep return to the flock leaving the Kings and Servants to continue on their journey.
Scene Four: The Big, Bad Wolf
Silly Sandy and Susie Sheep are the next to wander off in search of some shade and a rest, unaware of the danger that awaits them. Four hungry Wolves appear with a taste for Sheep! After a chase ensues, Sam comes to the rescue and wards off the Wolves with his crook. As Sam yet again tells off his naughty Sheep, a flock of Angels appear and deliver a special message about the birth of a baby King.
Scene Five: A Stable In Bethlehem
An Innkeeper enters his stable and informs Mary that there are some very important people wanting to see her baby. The Three Kings enter with their Servants and present the baby King with lavish gifts. Shepherd Sam is next to arrive but the stable is too crowded for all of his Sheep. Sam decides to take in the smallest, and most well behaved member of his flock. But, what could a poor Shepherd give to a baby King? Lennie the Lamb of course; a Shepherd's delight!
Suggested Cast List For 42 Actors
In the following list, the number shows how many spoken lines each role has.
| Character Name | Number of Lines |
|---|---|
| Sam | 24 |
| Mary | 7 |
| Joseph | 7 |
| Narrator 1 | 6 |
| Narrator 2 | 6 |
| King 2 | 6 |
| King 1 | 5 |
| King 3 | 5 |
| Narrator 3 | 5 |
| Narrator 4 | 5 |
| Lennie | 5 |
| Simon | 5 |
| Sarah | 4 |
| Stewart | 4 |
| Susie | 4 |
| Sandy | 4 |
| Sally | 3 |
| Innkeeper | 3 |
| Wilf | 2 |
| Winnie | 2 |
| Walter | 2 |
| Wendy | 2 |
| Angel 1 | 1 |
| Angel 2 | 1 |
| Angel 3 | 1 |
| Angel 4 | 1 |
Non Speaking Roles: Donkey, three Servants, three Camels, Chorus of four additional Stable Animals and five additional Sheep.
Suggested Cast List For 24 Actors
In the following list, the number shows how many spoken lines each role has.
| Character Name | Number of Lines |
|---|---|
| Sam | 24 |
| Narrator 1 - also covers Narrator 4's lines (in chorus with other narrators) | 11 |
| Narrator 2 - also covers Narrator 4's lines | 11 |
| Narrator 3 - also covers Narrator 4's lines | 10 |
| Mary | 7 |
| Joseph | 7 |
| King 2 | 6 |
| King 1 | 5 |
| King 3 | 5 |
| Lennie | 5 |
| Simon | 5 |
| Sarah | 4 |
| Stewart | 4 |
| Susie | 4 |
| Sandy | 4 |
| Sally | 3 |
| Innkeeper | 3 |
| Wilf - also covers Walter's second line1 and also plays Stable Animal2 | 3 |
| Winnie - also plays Stable Animal | 2 |
| Wendy - also plays Donkey in Scenes 2 and 4/5 | 2 |
| Angel 1 - also covers Angel 4's line (in chorus with other angels) | 2 |
| Angel 2 - also covers Angel 4's line | 2 |
| Angel 3 - also covers Angel 4's line | 2 |
Non Speaking Roles: Camel
The Servants and Chorus of Sheep can be removed from the cast list. All other non speaking roles are covered by actors as detailed above.
1Walter's first line to be deleted.
2Use face masks for Wolves to become other animals.
Shepherd's Delight (Nativity)
"This absolutely fitted the bill as our School is small and our parents love to join in."Head of Infants, Suffolk