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Starlight (Nativity)

by Dave Corbett

Pricing & Order Info.
Ideal Cast Size 62
Speaking Roles 23
Minimum Cast Size 29
Duration (minutes)25

Why choose this Musical?

Flexible cast size to suit YOUR group numbers

From 29 actors upwards. See "Casting" tab below.

Scope for as many extras as you like

Suitable for the inclusion of "Early Years"

Excellent choice for the novice Infant Nativity producer

Extensive Production Notes included in script

Hints and tips for NQTs

Lovely repetition in songs for easy learning

Backing Tracks CD available

Vocal Tracks CD available

Easy Play Piano/Vocal Score (Grade 4 Standard) available

Age range - Key Stage 1 Production (5-7 years)

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"Starlight" is an ideal nativity play for small schools, offering an easy-to-stage format that caters perfectly to limited staging facilities, making it a superb choice for those producing an Infant Nativity for the first time. It's particularly accommodating for Newly Qualified Teachers, as the script includes valuable hints and tips. The musical aspect of "Starlight" is especially engaging, with songs that feature lovely repetition, and the standout number "There's a Star" is sure to be a memorable hit. This tune, along with others, will linger with the audience, leaving parents humming the melodies for days.

In terms of content, "Starlight" introduces the Herod narrative, ensuring active engagement from young male students. With 23 speaking roles and a solo for Mary, the play provides ample opportunity for student participation. Moreover, its flexible casting allows for an extensive range of additional parts, such as Guards, Angels, General Public, Additional Travelers, Attendants, Stars, and Market Traders, enabling a large and inclusive cast. The play is also perfectly suited for the inclusion of Early Years children, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive experience for all participants.

Scene One: On a country road going to Bethlehem.

Mary and Joseph meet travellers and see a large star travelling across the sky.

Scene Two: The streets of Jerusalem.

The three kings get lost looking for a baby king.
They ask Herod if he knows where they can find him.

Scene Three: The streets of Bethlehem.

Mary and Joseph look desperately for somewhere to stay as market traders sell their wares around them.

Scene Four: On the hills above Bethlehem.

The angels tell the shepherds of the baby lying in the manger.

Scene Five: In the stable.

Kings and shepherds come to see the baby

Suggested Cast List For 62 Actors

N.B. In the following list, the number shows how many spoken lines each role has. An asterisk (*) before the character's name indicates that this character ALSO has solo or featured sung lines.

Character NameNumber of Lines
* Mary13
Joseph11
King Herod8
Innkeeper's Wife7
Shepherd 57
Narrator 36
Shepherd 16
Shepherd 26
* Wise Man 36
Announcer5
Narrator 15
Narrator 25
Shepherd 45
* Wise Man 15
Innkeeper4
Traveller 14
* Wise Man 24
Shepherd 33
Angel Gabriel2
Chief Priest2
Passer By 12
Traveller 22
Passer By 21

Non-speaking roles: six Stars (Scene one); five Additional Travellers (Scene one); four Guards (Scene two); three Attendants (Scene two) who also play Market Traders (Scene three); three additional Market Traders; ten Members of the General Bethlehem Public (Scene three) of whom four or five also play Passers By in Scene two; and eight Angels (Scene four).

Suggested Cast List For 29 Actors

N.B. In the following list, the number shows how many spoken lines each role has. An asterisk (*) before the character's name indicates that this character ALSO has solo or featured sung lines.

Character NameNumber of Lines
* Mary13
Joseph11
King Herod8
Narrator 1 - also covers Narrator 3's lines (with Narrator 2)8
Narrator 2 - also covers Narrator 3's lines (with Narrator 1)8
Innkeeper's Wife - also plays additional Traveller (Scene one)7
Shepherd 5 - also plays Member of General Public (Scene three)7
Shepherd 1 - also plays Member of General Public (Scene three)6
Shepherd 2 - also plays Member of General Public (Scene three)6
* Wise Man 36
Announcer5
Shepherd 4 - also plays Member of General Public (Scene three) 5
* Wise Man 15
Shepherd 3 - also plays Chief Priest5
Innkeeper - also plays additional Traveller (Scene one)4
Traveller 1 - also plays Member of General Public (Scene three)4
* Wise Man 24
Angel Gabriel2
Passer By 1 - also plays Market Trader (Scene three)2
Traveller 2 - also plays Member of General Public (Scene three)2
Passer By 2 - also plays Market Trader (Scene three)1

Non-speaking roles: four Stars (Scene one) who also play Angels (Scene four); two Guards (Scene two); and two additional Market Traders (Scene three). (No Attendants required.)

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5 Star Rating

Starlight (Nativity)

""Starlight" by Dave Corbett stands out as an exquisite gem. Right from the get-go, it is evident that the play has been crafted with great consideration for schools, particularly those with limited staging resources. Its simplicity in staging is a testament to its versatility, making it a commendable choice for institutions that might be venturing into producing an Infant Nativity for the very first time."
Miss Judge

5 Star Rating

Starlight (Nativity)

"Such a delightful show with beautiful music and simplicity. Thanks for the chance to be able to adapt it so that all 94 Year 1 children had a speaking role even if it was small. The Kinder classes are looking forward to their turn to shine next time, but they loved supporting all the singing and getting dressed up. Parents just loved it - what more can you say?"
Mrs C, Tangara School for Girls

5 Star Rating

Starlight (Nativity)

"This was SO easy to stage."
Infant Teacher, South London

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Script (Non-editable PDF) US$14.00
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PDF & Word Doc Scripts US$21.00
PDF Piano Score (Grade 4 Standard) US$14.00
MP3 Backing Tracks US$7.00
MP3 Vocal Tracks US$7.00
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150-199 Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$35.00
100-149 Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$28.00
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Size of your School Size Price of Licence Price Qty Qty
200+ Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$43.00
150-199 Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$35.00
100-149 Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$28.00
50-99 Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$21.00
0-49 Pupils on Total School Roll (Ofsted Figures) US$14.00
Youth Theatre (any size) US$71.00