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by Craig Hawes
Pricing & Order Info.
Ideal Cast Size 44
Speaking Roles 44
Minimum Possible Cast Size 27
Duration (minutes)55-65
Why choose this Musical?
NATIONAL CURRICULUM - LITERACY / FABLES
Flexibility
Flexible Cast size to suit YOUR group numbers, from 27 actors upwards. See "Casting" tab below.
Unlimited chorus parts - as many as you like!
Easy to stage and costume
CDs of Backing and Vocal Tracks available
Both these CDs include Overture, ALL Songs, Special Effects, Play Ons and Play Offs in the order you need them enabling production and direction to take place without specialist musical expertise.
BRAND NEW Scores available
Grade 5/6 standard Performance Score (encompasses Overture, ALL Play Ons and Play Offs, Songs, Link Music, Cues and Chord Symbols) and Grade 2/3 standard Rehearsal Score. Check them out on the "Script & Songs" tab below.
Manageable props
Age range: Lower Key Stage 2 Production (7-9 years)
Duration: 55-65 minutes
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"This was a super production, with an excellent script and songs. The children (all aged between 7 and 9) thoroughly enjoyed their parts and it was so well received by our parents and families. The comedy 'slap-stick' element was fabulous and allowed the children to engage with their characters and contribute their own ideas based on pantomimes and sketches that they had seen. From a musical perspective, the songs each have a very strong sense of style. The children readily cottoned on to them, instinctively developing a sense of fun and understanding. As with all of Craig's works, the songs are not only well written, but musical themes relate across different sections of the production and everything carefully intertwines. There are a few moments of two part harmony writing which are extremely well written so that young children can readily manage them and, in one case, setting up one part as one verse, the second part as the next verse and then puts them together simultaneously. We performed this on a very small stage, but still managed to include plenty of movement and dances throughout the performance. Our staging was fairly simplistic; an area for the Hare and Co Offices with a desk and several keyboards and phones, a small coffee table for the Hare House set for breakfast and the rest of the stage for the forest and village. We also adapted the sunflower trick to have a coiled one in the briefcase which was pulled out by Henry Hedgehog."Dr R. Harrison, Barnard Castle Preparatory School, Barnard Castle
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"What a wonderful show. We had a marvellous time performing this for our school community. The whole school, of 150 children, were involved with a few adjustments to parts and by creating whole class participation sequences. We had rave reviews from far and wide with the comment; 'That was the best show I have ever seen performed by a school! " We were all very proud and happy with the result. Thanks so much Musicline for the excellent easy to use resource. (Now checking out our next show!)"Lee Rattray, Newstead Model Country School, HAmilton New Zealand
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"Absolutely amazing play ! I loved playing a part with lines, and my fellow friends agreed and thought it was a great play to put on. Good job, as it was entertaining, funny and interesting."Bethany, Ridgeway Primary School, England, Sanderstead
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""Year 3 and 4 really enjoyed Doing this production we found the script and characters really funny.""Miss C Hogan, Varna Community Primary School , Openshaw
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"Best music I have ever herd in my life and very funny."William barnes davenies, beaconsfield
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"We have just finished our run of performances of this excellent show! Everyone loved it and were thoroughly entertained for the evening. The magic of this show is that it allows so many children to have their “starring moments” on the stage and the audience participation just creates a special atmosphere. Would recommend this show without reservation, especially as a leavers’ performance for Year 6 children and hope that others enjoy it as much as us!"David Metcalfe, St. Bede Primary School, Winchester, England
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"The audience had a blast and many have commented that they still cannot get the tunes out of their heads - really catchy stuff! The script is packed with humour and the characters are memorable and enjoyable to play. As Head of Drama for our school I would strongly recommend directing this musical to other drama teachers."Mrs Parker - Head of Drama
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"This show was a joy to direct, choreograph and produce. The tunes were catchy and the funny lines had the audience in fits of laughter. One of our most memorable and talked about school productions! The children had a blast!"Mrs P - Teacher/Director
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"This was the best show ever seen in the history of our school. The script is full of humour and the children really enjoyed the buzz from entertaining the audience. Definitely a 10/10 show!"Shakespeare Junior School, Leeds
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"This was a great success. It is naturally funny and got more laughs than any production I have done before!"Richard Cowley, Finton House School, Wandsworth
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"We have just finished our season of "Zoom" to get reviews from school community and beyond. This is the musical that has brought our students together and has built relationships that will last. A fun show with plenty for the young and young at heart."Wyong Christian School, New South Wales, Australia
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"A really brilliant mix of comedy and emotion, made for the enjoyment of everyone, from the audience to the actors. A perfect example of a dilemma, yet funny all the way through. We really enjoyed putting it together."Millfields Primary School, Essex
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"A fantastic script and CD filled with superb, catchy songs that both the children and the audience loved! Great sound effects and short musical clips to cover the scene changes. Would recommend to any school who want a wonderful performance!"St. Pauls Primary School
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"Well written with jokes that the children understood! We performed this with 90 children, good range of parts. One of the best children's musicals I've performed."St Peters Methodist Primary
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"Absolutely fantastic. Highly recommended. The boys loved rehearsing and performing this musical. Very amusing script."Loughborough Grammar School, Loughborough
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"We have just finished our production of ZOOM. The show was a true hit in the village and with the 40 children taking part! We all had fun working on it and found the directions simple and easy to follow. Thank you Craig Hawes!"Junior Tisbury Arts Group
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"OUTSTANDING MUSICAL. Exciting roles and parts for everyone highly recommended. BRAVO!!!!!!!"The Paramount Theatre, New York State - USA
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"Excellent! Zoom was our first production from this company and it went down extremely well. The music was spot on, not to mention how much the kids enjoyed it. THANKS!"Darren Thorpe, Producer