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The Goblin Next Door (Infant Production)

by Fran Carpenter

"What a super show, with lots of parts for everyone."

Year 2 Teacher, Gloucestershire.

A Children's Musical for All Seasons
NATIONAL CURRICULUM – PHSE - CITIZENSHIP
• 16 speaking roles plus many cameo parts; easily reduced or expanded.
• Unlimited chorus parts – as many as you like!
• Easy to stage with simple scenery - adaptable.
• CD of Backing Tracks available.
• CD of Vocal Tracks available.
• Piano Score available.
• Easily constructed and manageable props.
• Age range - Key Stage 1 Production. (4-7 years)
• Duration - 40 Minutes.
A key stage one musical production

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Composer(s) Fran Carpenter
Age Guide KS 1 (4 - 7 years)
Show Duration 40 minutes

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With a citizenship/PHSE theme, it tells the story of an obnoxious, noisy goblin who moves next door to the gentle folk of fairyland, causing mayhem and trouble. Can he be persuaded to leave? Or will he see the error of his ways and turn over a new leaf?

Your children will have great fun singing the humorous songs and acting and dancing as the fairies, elves and woodland animals who have to put up with the rude and nasty neighbour!
The play opens in a woodland, where fairies, elves and woodland creatures are busying themselves with their daily routines; they join together to sing 'What a great day in the woods.' Everyone is cheerful and the creatures share their happiness with Lord and Lady Wood-Pidge as they join together to sing 'Lord and Lady Wood-Pidge' which includes the regal bird dance!

Unfortunately the peace is soon disturbed by the unaccounted for arrival of the Goblin Man. Observing that the finest house in Fairy Dell is for sale, he does not hesitate to walk straight in and locks himself away in order to cause trouble for his fellow neighbours. 'The Goblin man' is sung and a few cackles wouldn’t go amiss to reveal his wickedness...

Moving swiftly on, the atmosphere changes completely as the young pixies and fairies are enjoying a birthday party. Fun and games follow including Musical Toadstool and 'Have you ever been to a fairy party?' Unfortunately, just as the youngsters are about to enjoy ‘Pass the Pixie Parcel’ the Goblin man makes another surprise entrance and acts as a twenty first century gatecrasher! Luckily, the damage is not too bad, but he does ruin the games and eat the birthday cake which is bad enough in Fairy Dell... 'Goblin Man (reprise)' follows.

In the following scene, Snowdrop and Blossom attempt to collect money for the elderly fairies and pixies, and whilst they receive generous donations from everyone, all the Goblin Man offers is two bags of rubbish. A reprise of 'Goblin man' is sung as he enjoys tormenting the neighbours.

Yet spirits are still high as the Fairy Dell Ball approaches. The woodlands are decorated beautifully and everyone is excited, even the naughty goblins attempt to join in the festivities. However, as if you hadn’t guessed, the Goblin Man ruins the music by banging a loud instrument that pierces your ears. Before long, the guests begin to filter off until he is left on his own. Despite his best attempts to convince himself he can have fun on his own, it isn’t long before the Goblin Man breaks down in tears. Luckily, he is noticed by Squirrel who teaches him how to be a companion in 'Good Friend.' After a sincere apology to everyone, the Goblin man is a reformed individual and everyone joins in to sing 'All’s well that ends well!'

 

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Characters
The Goblin Man: major speaking part, confident singer, actor & musician!
The Naughty Goblins: up to 8, dancers and singers (the Goblin Man’s ‘backing group’), including 4 small speaking parts: Snoop, Meany, Teaser & Fibs
Good Fairies: up to 12 including 5 speaking parts: Petal, Sweety, Hatty, Snowdrop, Bluebell
Good Pixies: up to 12 including 5 speaking parts: Eddie, Beardy, Funny Face,
Mr Mushroom (the Elf Estate Agent), Whizz
Young fairies & pixies at the party: 1 speaking part: Bunches (birthday girl)
One young fairy/pixie takes the solo singing line “…and the food is tasty too!…” in the song ‘Have you ever been to a fairy party?’
3 other non-speaking parts: with nappies, lollies, toys, anything to make them look young, in party dress/tinsel. All play party games.
The Pixieland Band: up to 15 musicians dressed in smart pixie/fairy outfits (why shouldn’t they dress up as well?!), accompany songs on instruments, as well as appear playing ‘live on stage’ at the Fairy Dell Ball!
Woodland creatures: major speaking/singing parts: Lord & Lady Wood-Pidge (wood pigeons), Squeak the Squirrel
Minor speaking parts: Blackbird, Robin
Non-speaking parts, any number of dancers/singers:
Birds: woodpecker, blue tit, sparrow etc. – birds dance ‘The Regal Bird Dance’
Animals & Insects: badger, fox, hedgehog, frog, mouse, dragonfly, ladybird, butterfly, bee etc. - these creatures dance the ‘Dance of the Woodland Animals’
Please ask children for more ideas for woodland creatures!

 

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Customer Reviews

The children loved dressing up as the pixies and animals...

The children loved dressing up as the pixies and animals... they enjoyed the songs very much.
Review by Headteacher - Portchester.

..the performance of the Goblin Man was a great success..

..the performance of the Goblin Man was a great success..
Review by KS1 Teacher, Hampshire.

What a super show, with lots of parts for everyone.

What a super show, with lots of parts for everyone. Our cheeky goblin was so perfect for the part! The parents thought it was wonderful.
Review by Y2 Teacher, Gloucestershire.

a real gem....musically great and also appealing for the children

The children (and teachers) never tired of this show. A perfect story setting for our Year 2 children. Many comments from staff and parents complimenting the show and the parents were cheering at the end. A real gem.
Review by Subject Leader for Infant Music. St Christopher's School, Bahrain

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Song Samples

Song Samples are audio clips taken from the songs of the show. Click each song title below to play each song.

Song Title

What A Great Day In The Woods

Lord And Lady Wood-Pidge

Goblin Man!

Have You Ever Been To A Fairy Party?

Good Friend

All's Well That Ends Well!

"The Goblin Next Door" songs are sung by members of "Deja Vu" from Tamworth, Staffs.

These samples have been compressed and do not represent the quality of the final product.

Script & Score Samples

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Sample Piano Score

Sample Script

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