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NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL

CODS Autumn Musical 2025- NATIVITY! The Musical-directed by Alison Withey-Harrison

Show Dates:  30/10/2025 - 01/11/2025 (4 performances)

🎄✨ Get Ready to Sparkle and Shine in Autumn 2025! ✨🎄

Anyone who knows me will know just how excited I am to be directing Nativity! The Musical! I LOVE this show and the beloved Nativity films, and I’ve been dreaming of bringing this heartwarming, hilarious production to the stage for YEARS! 🎭

Having spent over three decades as both a Primary School teacher and Prep School Music teacher, I've seen my fair share of Nativities. The magic of this time of year is something I hold close to my heart, and after the harvest festivals are over, we know it’s time to whip out those Nativity scripts. 🌟 This musical is the perfect way to get everyone into the holiday spirit!

🎤 What’s the show about?
Every child dreams of starring in a Nativity, and at St. Bernadette’s School, they’re doing just that – but with a twist! The kids, along with their hilarious teacher Mr. Maddens and his zany assistant Mr. Poppy, are attempting to stage a musical version of the Christmas classic. But the real chaos begins when Mr. Maddens promises a Hollywood producer will be in the audience to turn it into a movie! 🎬

Prepare for a show full of festive fun, laugh-out-loud moments, and a whole lot of sparkle as the kids work to make their Christmas wishes come true. 🌟

And I am thrilled to announce that YT93 Invicta Youth Academy will be joining us for this magical musical adventure! 🎶

🌟 Auditions will be held in person in Spring 2025. Watch this space for more details!

🎶 Featuring all your favorite sing-along hits from the Nativity films – including Sparkle and Shine, Nazareth, One Night One Moment, and She’s the Brightest Star – along with brand-new tunes that’ll fill your heart with Christmas cheer. 🎄🎵

So, gather your friends, your family, and anyone who loves a good Christmas sing-along, and get ready to shine with us in Autumn 2025. It's going to be a show that’ll make your spirits soar! ✨

 

Alison Withey-Harrison

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Casting
Cast Size: Large (21 or more performers)

*must be a strong singer

Characters:

*Paul Maddens- A teacher at St Bernadette’s Primary School- he’s trying to produce a Nativity play that will, for once, outdo a rival school

*Gordon Shakespeare- A teacher at OakMoore School, Paul’s long-term rival

*Jennifer Lore- Paul’s ex girlfriend- she left him to move to Hollywood

CHILD PAUL/CHILD GORDON/CHILD JENNIFER

*Desmond Poppy- Paul’s new teaching assistant- childlike and enthusiastic. Mrs Bevan’s nephew

Mrs Patricia Bevan- Head teacher of St Bernadette’s, Desmond Poppy’s Aunt

Miss Rye- Teacher at St Bernadette’s

Patrick Burns- A Critic

The Lord Mayor

Mr Parker- A Hollywood Film Producer and studio boss

Priest

Children of Mr Madden’s Class

Children of Shakespeare’s Class

Cracker the Dog

COMPANY: MADA Company, Teachers, Reindeer, Santa, Christmas Trees, Casting Guy, Paparazzi, TV Reporter, Guests at the Christmas Ball, Hollywood Tour Guide, Gary (Hollywood TourDriver), Tourists, Studio Security Guards, Film Director, Cast and Crew, Studio Receptionist, Oakmoor Parents, St

NATIVITY! The Musical Book and Lyrics by Debbie Isitt

Music by Debbie Isitt and Nicky Ager

Orchestrations by George Dyer

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI

Musical numbers:

                Act I                                                                                                          

  • "Overture" – Orchestra, Company and Mr Poppy

  • "M.A.D.A - Here Comes Santa Claus / Going For The Big Time" – Mr Maddens, Jennifer, Mr Shakespeare and Company

  • "Review" – Critic

  • "Five Star Review/Better Than You" – Mr Shakespeare and Oakmoor Kids

  • "St Bernadette's" – St Bernadette Kids

  • "My Very First Day Of School" – Mr Poppy

  • "Wrapped In A Rainbow" – Mr Maddens and Jennifer

  • "Hollywood Are Coming" – Mr Poppy, Mrs Bevan, Lord Mayor, St Bernadette Kids and Company

  • "Our School Nativity" – Mr Poppy, Mr Maddens and St Bernadette Kids

  • "The Lord Mayor's Ball" – Mr Shakespeare, The Critic and Company

  • "Dear Father Christmas" – St Bernadette Kids

  • "Hollywood We're Coming/Sparkle and Shine" – St Bernadette Kids and Company

Act II

  • "Ent'racte" – Orchestra

  • "Welcome To Hollywood" – Jennifer and Company

  • "Jennifer's Request" – Jennifer

  • "Dear Father Christmas (Reprise) / My Very Last Day at School" – St Bernadette Kids and Mr Poppy

  • "Herod The Rock Opera" – Mr Shakespeare and Oakmoor Kids

  • "Suddenly" – Mr Maddens and Jennifer

  • "Our School Nativity" (Reprise) – Mr Poppy, Mr Maddens and St Bernadette Kids

  • "Nazareth" – St Bernadette Kids

  • "One Look" – St Bernadette Kids

  • "Good News" – St Bernadette Kids

  • "Hollywood Never Came" – Mr Shakespeare (2022 production onwards)

  • "Sparkle And Shine" – Full Company

  • "She's The Brightest Star" – St Bernadette Kids

  • "Suddenly" (Reprise) – Mr Maddens and Jennifer

  • "One Night, One Moment" – Full Company

  • "Sparkle And Shine" – Full Company

  • "Bows / Exit Music" – Orchestra

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