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The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
by Craig Hawes
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Why choose this Musical?
Editable Word Doc Script available
42 speaking roles
Easily reduced to 25 speaking roles, see "Casting" tab below for full instructions.
Any number of chorus parts
CD of Backing Tracks plus essential sound effects available
No pianist required! This CD includes ALL Backing Tracks, Incidental Music and Special Effects in the order you need them enabling production and direction to take place without specialist musical expertise.
CD of Vocal Tracks available for learning the songs
NEW Sing It! Mk. 4 version, now with...
- "Volume Control" feature
- "Minimise Window" feature
- "Lyrics Off" feature
- "Vocals Off" feature
- "Line by Line" practising feature
- "Phrase by Phrase" practising feature
A BRAND NEW product; a CD-ROM or download of all the songs called "Sing it!" is available. This CD-ROM or download can teach the songs to the children without any teacher input. Children can use it at school or at home - think of the time it will save you! Most schools use it in class on an interactive white board or in the school hall on the overhead projector to allow full cast practice. Children LOVE learning this way and the product is foolproof.
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Dance it! Available
Another BRAND NEW product is the "Dance it!" Choreography DVD. Watch each song performed by a group of age-appropriate children in two different versions - a full speed 'Performance' version and a slowed down 'Step By Step' version with helpful narration to guide you through the dance. Introduced by Craig Hawes, the DVD is also packed with lots of handy hints for teaching dances. Absolutely no previous experience or expertise is needed.
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Full Performance Piano/Vocal Score available (Grade 6 / 7 Standard)
Encompasses Overture, ALL Play Ons and Play Offs, Songs, Link Music, Cues and Chord Symbols. Click "Performance Score" in the "Script & Songs" tab below.
Full Production Notes
Check out the "Production Notes" in the "Script Sample" below for full details of "The Amazing Adventures of Superstan".
No problem props
See "Script & Songs" below for full listing.
Very easy to costume
Detailed in "Script & Songs" below.
Simple staging
Detailed in "Script & Songs" below.
Age range: Key Stage 2 Production (7-11 years)
Duration: 70 to 90 minutes
NEW! Instant Scenery with our digital backdrops
A different backdrop for EVERY scene change
Supplied in both a PowerPoint presentation and as individual JPG files.
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Meet the world's newest, greatest and most unlikely Superhero in Craig Hawes' comical musical that's packed with muscle and marvel!
Stanley Marvel may be the clumsiest clot in Megaville, but he's happy to read his comics and dream his life away. That is until it's turned upside-down when he discovers that local hero, The Candy King, is actually a Super-Villain determined to conquer the world with his corrupt confectionery! As the sugary charlatan and his mad minions enslave the citizens with hypnotic gobstoppers and a giant remote control, Stan knows Megaville is in need of a Superhero. But when his crazy Gran and her crumbly chums reveal an earth-shattering secret, Stan's shocked to discover his own true identity!
With a dose of secret formula and a pair of fantastic elastic anti-gravity underpants, Stanley Marvel takes to the skies as the greatest Superhero the world has ever known. Is it a bird, is it a plane? No, it's Superstan - a caped crusader fighting for truth, freedom and justice with his super powers, super tights and the strength to open a really tricky jar of pickles!
Can Superstan crush The Candy King and save the planet? Find out in this funtastic adventure as our hapless Superhero flies by the seat of his pants, faster than a speeding paper aeroplane, and learns that with great power comes great hilarity!
This marvellous musical packs a powerful punch with its witty script, crazy characters and spectacular songs, giving your cast and audience an unforgettable show that's quite simply... SUPER!
Stan's hysterically eccentric Gran, Ruby Marvel, enters and comically embarrasses her grandson by attempting to keep him warm and well fed, then introduces her friends, the crazy Crumblies. They inform Stan he needs more drive and ambition, but it also becomes clear that Stan has a peculiar problem with clumsiness. A sudden commotion erupts as the whole city gathers for a special event organised by Mayor Doughnut, who arrives to announce Megaville's "Hero Of The Year" award. The recipient is local sweet maker The Candy King who, we realise, has won the accolade through bribery. He offers free gobstoppers to the citizens and a cream cake to the Mayor, to be presented by clumsy Stanley Marvel. Stanley cautiously carries the cake, recalling in the flashback song "Staggering Stanley" how his clumsiness ruined his other jobs.. Through the song he brings the Marines to their knees, destroys a priceless vase and, returning to the present day, throws the cream cake at the Mayor to find himself fired on the final beat!
Our broadcasting narrators Max Volume and Sunny Day take us to the Fun Factory, The Candy King's confectionery business, where we meet his three mad scientists and discover the terrifying truth behind The Candy King. He is a Super-Villain planning to conquer the world with his evil sweets. Curly and Wurly, two dim-witted new recruits from the rent-a-villain agency, arrive in the evil elevator to join The Candy King's team and we meet the minions, the factory's team of workers and minininjas. The Candy King proudly reviews his past evil achievements and explains that his seemingly kind free gift to the people of Megaville were actually hypnotic gobstoppers, allowing him to command every citizen with his giant remote control!
Max and Sunny return us to Proton Park, where DC attempts to cheer up an unemployed Stan with the song "Every Step Of The Way (Pre-Reprise)". They are interrupted by Gran and her Crumblies who bring worrying news of strange events in the city. They hide and watch as Curly and Wurly enter with the giant remote control and test it on passing citizens with hilarious results. As they leave to make more mischief, Stan, DC and the Crumblies discuss the revelations, but Gran has some revelations of her own. She and her elderly chums explain their mysterious past as secret scientists who developed Formula Forty-Four which gave them super powers. They had become Superheroes back in their prime and defeated the villains of the day, but lost Stan's grandfather in the process. Gran then reveals that she had accidentally given him a half-dose of formula when he was a baby, explaining his hidden strength and clumsiness. Knowing this is Megaville's only chance, she gives Stan the second half-dose and in a comical transformation Stanley Marvel becomes Superstan! Gran explains that although he has many powers, he cannot fly without the aid of "the most powerful object in the universe" and dramatically presents him with a pair of fantastic elastic Anti-Gravity Pants. Stan puts them on and the chorus enter to sing the fun-filled number, "Anti-Gravity Pants".
At the offices of the Daily Globe, editor Dan Deadline scalds his risible reporters for failing to find news, so they are delighted when they receive a text about the strange events happening across the city. We jump to City Hall, where a fuming Mayor Doughnut is chastising General Commotion and his Marines for allowing the morning's cream cake chaos. Things turn from bad to worse when the Mayor receives a text about the mayhem in Megaville. Pestered by the press, he addresses the Megaville citizens, telling them of the secret Superheroes that had defended the city in the past and showing them the Big Red Button that called them to action. With one press, Superstan arrives to save the day and all sing the exciting song "Superstan".
Back at The Fun Factory, The Candy King is having staffing problems with the Minions, which he solves by shrinking one of them with his Candy Cane shrink ray. The villains don't believe Curly and Wurly when they return with news of the city's new Superhero, but when the Toffee Apple Computer is eventually fired up and emits a Superhero alert, they discover the truth and The Candy King decides to control the citizens to kidnap the Mayor and prepare a trap for Superstan.
Max and Sunny return us to Proton Park, where Superstan is undergoing intensive and comical training from his mentors, the Crumblies. However, when the time comes to go into battle for real, Stan is suddenly unsure of his new abilities and Gran and DC assure him they will help, as Gran and the chorus sing the uplifting song "Every Step Of The Way".
We return for the final time to the Fun Factory at midnight, where the hypnotised citizens hold Mayor Doughnut captive. When he refuses to concede defeat, The Candy King commands the citizens to take their prisoner to the dungeon, then goes to prepare for Superstan, leaving Curly and Wurly alone on lookout duty with the remote control. When Superstan arrives, they throw the remote at him and try to escape to the secret basement using the evil elevator, but speedy Superstan beats them to it and uses the remote to control them and discover The Candy King's plans. The Marines arrest the villainous duo alongside the mad scientists, leaving Superstan to face the minions in a comical musical battle with a hilarious final twist. DC, Gran and the Crumblies arrive to give Stan his Utensil Belt with many useful kitchen utensils, and Gran warns him of the possibility of the formula effects wearing off. The gang race off to hunt baddies and rescue prisoners, we see the press searching for headlines and finally Superstan is alone and about to face The Candy King. Suddenly, just as Gran had warned, the formula fails, his powers fade and he transforms back into mortal Stanley Marvel at just the wrong moment. But Stan, knowing the city relies on him, decides to make a stand anyway and sings the dramatic solo "Behind The Mask".
The Candy King confronts Stanley who bravely stands up to the villain, but Gran comes to the rescue just in time with an emergency booster shot of Formula Forty-Four. Another comical transformation sees Superstan return to the delight of the now freed prisoners and citizens. The Candy King makes a startling revelation of his own, but when Stan refuses to join him on the dark side, the villain attempts to shrink Stan with his Candy Cane. A clever idea from DC turns the tables and it is The Candy King who is brought down to size. In the joyous relief and celebration, Superstan's identity is revealed to everyone's amazement, and all sing the rousing finale "Staggering Reprise". A show-stopping reprise of "Superstan" brings the show to a thrilling conclusion.
Suggested Cast List For 54 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 Name | Number of Lines |
|---|---|
| Candy King | 82 |
| *Gran | 63 |
| Curly | 52 |
| *Stanley Marvel | 50 |
| Wurly | 48 |
| *Mayor | 45 |
| *DC | 45 |
| Superstan | 45 |
| Max Volume | 27 |
| Bernard | 25 |
| Frank | 24 |
| Gloria | 23 |
| Dan Deadline | 19 |
| Dr What | 18 |
| Dr When | 18 |
| Dr Why | 17 |
| General Commotion | 17 |
| Sunny Day | 16 |
| The Bogeyman | 7 |
| Peter | 7 |
| Parker | 7 |
| Clark | 6 |
| Kent | 6 |
| Private Keep Out | 5 |
| Private Eye | 3 |
| Private Property | 3 |
| Private Matters | 3 |
| The Curator | 3 |
| Banjo | 3 |
| Haribo | 3 |
| Ferrero | 3 |
| Freddo | 3 |
| Thornton | 3 |
| Cadbury | 3 |
| Fizz | 3 |
| Whizz | 1 |
| Buzz | 1 |
| Pow | 1 |
| Ouch | 1 |
| Wham | 1 |
| Zap | 1 |
| Klang | 1 |
Non speaking roles: Chorus of twelve singers
Suggested Cast List For 25 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 Name | Number of Lines |
|---|---|
| Candy King also plays the Bogeyman | 89 |
| *Gran | 63 |
| Curly | 52 |
| *Stanley Marvel | 50 |
| Wurly | 48 |
| *Mayor | 45 |
| *DC | 45 |
| Superstan | 45 |
| Max Volume | 27 |
| Bernard | 25 |
| Frank | 24 |
| Gloria | 23 |
| Dan Deadline | 19 |
| Sunny Day also plays The Curator | 19 |
| Dr What | 18 |
| Dr When | 18 |
| Dr Why | 17 |
| General Commotion | 17 |
| Peter also covers Clark's lines | 13 |
| Parker also covers Kent's lines | 13 |
| Banjo also covers Freddo's lines & also plays Fizz, who covers Pow's lines too | 10 |
| Haribo also covers Thornton's lines & also plays Whizz, who covers the lines of Ouch & Zap too | 9 |
| Ferrero also covers Cadbury's lines & also plays Buzz, who covers the lines of Wham and Klang too | 9 |
| Private Keep Out also covers Private Matters' lines | 8 |
| Private Eye also covers Private Property's lines | 6 |
With this reduction, some lines will need to be adapted, especially where characters are being mentioned by name but lines are being covered by other actors.
In Scene eight, the comic sound effect cards will need to be held by other cast members (not the Citizens) as the actors playing the Citizens will be onstage as the Minions at that time.
For maximum effect, it is suggested that the cast sit near the stage to perform most of the songs and dances as additional Chorus, whether they are in the preceding drama or not. Of course this is at the discretion of the director and can depend on available space.
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
"After three performances, I can safely say "The Amazing Adventures of Superstan" was one of the best junior musicals I've directed. It comes with everything you need to put on a successful performance, including backdrops, sound effects and even choreography. The script is easy to use and doesn't need to be adjusted for technical staff. The boys loved performing the songs, dances and dialogue and I have only heard positive reviews from audience members, including many comments about the hilarious jokes! This is a fantastic musical for boys and I highly recommend."Trista Fry, Camberwell Grammar School, Balwyn
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
"Thanks Craig. You inspired boys to sing and get into acting. With teaching drama and organising productions people are nagging me to organise other productions that you have done. You have made my life a lot easier so well done. Merry Christmas and have a happy new year!"Katie Wright Yearr 6 teacher , Newmiltion Junior School , Newmiltion
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
"We just finished this amazing production and we smashed it, thank you. Craig Hawes you literally inspired BOYS to sing SOLOS and everyone to join in a brilliant script with mind blowing and hilarious jokes. Thanks for being a script writer and carry on with the fantastic work, well done."Holly, New Miltion Junior School (nmjs), New miltion
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
"This is our 3rd Craig Hawes production and it has received rave reviews from the audience. The jokes are loved by children and adults alike. We can't recommend this production high enough!"Gabby Asplin, Makarewa School, Invercargill, New Zealand
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
"This play is simply fantastic!! Our year 6 staff and children have loved every single minute of doing this. The songs are catchy and great fun!! And the jokes are fab!! Difficult to find a better script....thank you, Craig Hawes"Lynsey Riggs, Welcome academy, Grimsby
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
"This is yet another fantastic script by Craig Hawes and the music is also wonderful. This is the fifth play by Craig that our school has performed and I have to say I haven't found another writer who produces plays of such high calibre. The scripts entertain parents and children alike. We managed to bring the curtain down after 70 minutes, with some very slick scene changes. The audience were full of praise. Having a CD with the sound effects and backing tracks and also the 'Dance It' DVD are brilliant. Well done. Waiting for the next one."Rani Chakrabarti, Cheadle Hulme School, Cheadle Hulme
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
"The Amazing Adventures of Superstan is an amazing play! Me and my classmates really enjoyed it. I got the part of Stanley Marvel and everyone in the audience laughed their heads of when I did my transformation into a Superhero. It was brilliant. When we finished, confetti canons went off and when the curtains closed we were filled with glee. "Anon., Anon, Anon
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
"The Amazing Adventures Of Superstan is a really good play it really brings out your sense of humour, the sound effects I think are really good it is a really great way to end Year 6. The song are really jolly. Love it "Ceserina Nevar, St Paul's C of E Primary School, Leamington Spa
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
"this is amazing the whole play is so dramatic the songs are incredible and a fantastic show to our parents my best friend was superstan he was so SUPER! "Lucy Gamboa, St.Albans
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
"I gave this show a 5 star rating because there isn't a 6. Wonderful. We all had tremendous fun and the audience loved it. "Claire Scott, Newark Primary School, Port Glasgow
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
"I loved it! All the vocals and happy singing really put a smile on our 5/6 pupils' faces. The Best Childrens Musical EVER!!!!"Jacob Martin, Winchester Oak Primary School, Winchester
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
"We thoroughly enjoyed the end production. It took time and effort to pull the comedy timing and sound effects together but the result was a first class comedy. There were parts for a wide range of abilities. Some roles were split and many could be played by either boys or girls. We also used some role reversal with gran played by a boy wearing a frock and wig; and Stanley himself was played by a girl to shake things up a bit. The jokes came thick and fast and were enjoyed by the older children and adults, whereas the infants, who watched enjoyed the slap stick battles, larger than life characters, and whizzy sound effects. It certainly got the thumbs up at our school"Anne Tinson, Emmbrook Junior School, Wokingham
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
"We've just finished this show and what a brilliant one to rehearse and perform. The crazy crumblies were hilarious and three Year 5 girls playing the evil scientists alongside a boy in Year 8 worked a treat. Loads of props to make but the backdrops were fabulous in creating different scenes. Interval recommended after scene 3 as it's a long show...but possibly our best yet!"Antonia Robinson , Yateley Manor School, Yateley!
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
"I have to say this was an excellent production. Full of fun and puns and jokes, it really was a hit. In our production, Curly and Wurly were played by girls and they were both amazing - so nice that the major comedic roles went to girls this time. Really fabulous show, thank you so much! :)"Ann Beirne, Morisset Public School, Morisset
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
"It was really funny! As the audience watched, they couldn't stop laughing. Everyone enjoyed it and was talking about it way after the show!"Alyse, Wood primary , Ireland
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
"Very funny script and songs."Mrs Fishwick, Y4 Teacher, England
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
"Our pupils LOVED the fun and exciting comic-book theme. Such a clever story and hysterically funny from start to end. Everyone had their moment to shine and performed with enthusiasm thanks to the hilarious script and catchy songs. The real Superhero has to be Craig Hawes for writing another epic show which our pupils and their parents will never forget!"Angela Campbell
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
"Wow, what can I say? Simply the best children's musical I've produced. It's full of non-stop lively fun and action, every song is fantastic (the teachers were singing and dancing in the staffroom), the script is pure genius and had the children and adults in stitches. Our audience loved every moment, a standing ovation each night!"Miss J Chambers, Y5 Class Teacher
The Amazing Adventures of Superstan
"A Craig Hawes show is always a guaranteed hit at our school, but Superstan has to be his best yet! The superhero theme had every child hooked from the first read-through and they couldn't wait to rehearse! A brilliantly written script packed with hilarious jokes and slapstick and wonderfully catchy songs that children learn quickly and love to sing. The audience response was overwhelming, our parents were thrilled, so thanks for a "Super" show!"Peter Delafield, St. Luke's Primary
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