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Caradog and the Celts: Script for the children's musical. (Paperback)
Paperback £7.95 (Plus £1.50 p&p)
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Description:
Entertaining and educational, this one-act play is ideal for class-reading, role play or general interest. It supports history topics on 'Invaders and Settlers'. Romans and Celts, whilst promoting dramatic and musical activities.
Set in Caer Caradog on the Welsh border, the Celts mount resistance to the Roman invasion of Britain. Unfortunately, Caradog is betrayed, captured and taken to Rome, where he has to do some quick thinking to save his skin!
We see daily life in an Iron Age fort, visit Rome and meet Emporer Clau-Clau-Claudius!
CARADOG AND THE CELTS: musical drama for children
The Full Musical:
Preview / Printed copies / Digital downloads from Lazy Bee Scripts HERE
Description:
Entertaining and educational, this musical is suitable for schools, drama-groups and community groups of mixed ages. Set on the on the Welsh border at hill-fort Caer Caradog , the Celts mount resistance to the Roman invasion of Britain. We see daily life in an Iron Age fort, visit Rome and meet Emperor Clau-Clau-Claudius!
The story shows how the famous Celtic leader Caradog (also known as Caratacus) led a ‘last-ditch’ attempt to stop the Romans from invading Wales. Unfortunately, Caradog is betrayed, captured and taken to Rome, where he has to do some quick thinking to save his skin!
One Act Play for Children/ 6 scenes / 6 songs / 1 instrumental
Ideal support for history topics on 'Invaders and settlers', Romans and Celts
Cast:
Around 30 without doubling - 21 speaking parts plus Chorus.
Maximum: as many as you like!
Estimated run time: 45 minutes
The six songs range from energetic to serene. They are fun to sing and play - and are informative too!
Pentabus Theatre Company described the play as:
“a playful, well-crafted, fun piece of writing for a young audience”
Also available:
CARADOG AND THE CELTS: Songbook and MP3s
Preview / Digital download from: Sheet Music PLus HERE
$5.78 (Approx. £4.42)
6 songs from the children's musical drama
Words and Music by Penny BurnsPublished by Sheet Music PlusDescription:
These songs are written for children’s voices, piano accompaniment and guitar chords, with occasional parts for recorder / chime-bars, finger-cymbals and hand drums.
The songbook provides fresh material for schools, drama groups and community groups. It is especially useful where history topics such as ‘Invaders and Settlers’ / Romans and Celts are being studied.
The songs are suitable for primary school children. These six songs range from energetic to serene, they are fun to sing and play and are informative too!
Song 1. We are the Crafty Celts (Vocal part, piano and guitar chords)
Song 2. Song of Beltane (Vocal part, piano, guitar chords, optional Recorder / Chime-bars and hand drum)
Song 3. There’s Nothing Like a Good Battle! (Vocal part, piano and guitar chords)
Song 4. Da Boch Chi (Vocal part with optional harmony, piano keyboard-strings, guitar chords, finger cymbals and booming drum. Words in Welsh, with pronunciation and loose translation provided)
Song 5. Caradog’s Song (Vocal part, piano and guitar chords)
Song 6. Cantankerous Celts (Vocal part, piano and guitar chords)
Please get in touch with Penny: Email: penny@open2sound.co.uk
Phone: 01588 620867