[Rich*]

Hey guys,

I've written a nativity play for a local junior school to perform this christmas, I thought I'd post it up here to see what you think. A few friends of mine who are teachers have shown an interest in using it next year so any feedback will go into improving it for them (it's a bit late for this year, they've already started rehearsing it!).
oh and if you can think of a better name for it that would be great!

Here is the script, and some rough mp3s.

[Rich*]

Here are the rest of the mp3s.

[Rich*]

And finally here are the song words!

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Opening song

We're going to tell a story
That you may have heard before
We really hope it doesn't bore
Because it's one that you should know
It's the story of a baby
Long ago and far away
He is the reason for this play
That we're about to show

So whether you're old or whether you're young
If you're shy or bold, if you're weak or strong
This story is told for everyone, for everyone to hear

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Mary's song

Why me? why me oh Lord?
I'm no-one, no-one at all
I'm not famous or rich
Beautiful or clever
A normal, ordinary girl
So why choose me?

Mary, Mary my child
You're special, beautiful to me
I have called you my own
Blessed above all others
I've chosen you to raise my child
The son of God!

Glory, glory to God
His goodness none shall forget
He is faithful and kind
Good to those who love Him
Glory, glory to God
Who reigns on high

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Angel's song

Don't be scared, don't be afraid
For it's good news that we bring
Glad tidings of great joy about a newborn baby king
Don't be scared, don't be afraid
Just listen to what we say
The saviour of the world's been born in Bethlehem today

Go and see him, go and see him
Let your hearts be filled with joy
Go and see him, go and see him
See Mary's baby boy

Don't be scared, don't be afraid
We won't do you any harm
The son of God is lying in a manger in a barn
Don't be scared, don't be afraid
Don't worry about your sheep
Just run and see this miracle while everyone's asleep

Go and see him, go and see him
Go and shout it in the streets
Go and see him, go and see him
Tell everyone you meet

Go and see him, go and see him
Let your hearts be filled with joy
Go and see him, go and see him
See Mary's baby boy

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Shepherd's song

From the fields we have flown
Left our sheep on their own
To see this baby boy
From the hills we have run
Faster than anyone
To see this baby boy

The angels told us about him
The saviour of the world
Hundreds of angels shouting
Glory to God who reigns on high

We decided we should
Come as fast as we could
To see this baby boy

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Final song

(shepherds) We come from very near, (wise men) we've travelled very far
(shepherds) We followed directions, (Wise men) we followed a star
(everyone) We've all got different stories but no matter who we are
Jesus came to earth for us all

(Shepherds) We're not very clever, (Wise men) we're intelligent and wise
(Shepherds)We're brave and hardworking,(Wise men)we give good advice
(Everyone) We're all very different so it's really no surprise
Jesus came to earth for us all

We try to do what's right but we often get it wrong
We make new years resolutions but they don't last very long
God knows our struggles and He helps us to be strong
Jesus came to earth for us all

Everyone is different, everyone's unique
In how we dress, how we act, how we think and how we speak
We were made with such variety, that's what makes it fun
Christ was born on Christmas morn to save the world for everyone!

So don't forget the story that you have heard today
Everyone is equal so treat them that way
Christmas is a time of peace and hope for all the world
When Jesus came to earth for us all

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What do you think?

[sendmeout]

The final song is grooooooovy great job!