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Time Lord

by Gawen Robinson

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A thrilling "TIME TRAVEL" adventure!

Ideal Cast Size 42
Speaking Roles 27
Minimum Cast Size 21
Duration (minutes)50
  • Flexible Cast size to suit YOUR group numbers, from 21 actors upwards. See "Casting" tab below.
  • Easy to stage and costume.
  • CD of Backing Tracks plus essential sound effects available. No pianist required!
  • CD of Vocal Tracks.
  • 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.
    However - for those of you who prefer a live pianoforte accompaniment, we now have available a superb BRAND NEW Performance Piano/Vocal Score which encompasses Overture, ALL Play Ons and Play Offs, Songs, Link Music, Cues and Chord Symbols. (Grade 5 standard).
    We also have available a BRAND NEW Rehearsal Piano/Vocal Score (Grade 2 / 3 standard).

    Check them out on the "Script and Songs" heading.
  • Easily manageable props.
  • Duration - 50 minutes.
  • Age range: Key Stage 2 Production (7-11 years)
    Especially engaging for your Upper Juniors (9-11 years) - a Perfect Year 6 leavers' play.

The "Villains of the Piece" in "Time Lord" are described in the script as "Dinopods"(reptilian) but feel free to cast them as Aliens, Humanoids, Dinosaurs... whatever tickles your or your children's fancy.

Imagine what it would be like to travel back in time; to be able to visit any historical figure you liked from any era... Unbelievable?

But this is exactly what happens to Harriet and Sam as they explore a rambling old house that is their new home and discover a hidden cupboard that has been sealed up for over 70 years.

Inside the cupboard they discover an old board game called 'Time Lord' which leads them to meet a real Time Lord and go on an incredible journey into the past.

This amazing adventure story is bursting with catchy songs, fascinating characters and a healthy dose of rip-roaring comedy. On their journey the time travellers meet some fantastic historical characters like Florence Nightingale, Beethoven, and Boudicca along with a group of evacuees from the 2nd world war.

However, as in all adventure stories, danger lies ahead. The evacuees had unwittingly unleashed a group of fierce aliens / humanoids / dinosaurs from prehistoric times that are now determined to win back the planet.

Each of the historical figures gives the travellers a magical object that they can use in times of need. Each visitor must use their gift wisely particularly when the Time Lord is captured by the 'Alien / Humanoid / Dinopod king' and his mob of comically incompetent followers.

Can the 'Time Lord' be rescued or will, once again, the creatures rule the Earth?

The "Villains of the Piece" in "Time Lord" are described in the script as "Dinopods"(reptilian) but feel free to cast them as Aliens, Humanoids, Dinosaurs... whatever tickles your or your children's fancy.

Scene One: In A Dark Cave

This dramatic scene introduces us to the comically inept alien villains of the piece. Led by their king, Rex, they plot to re-capture the planet they once ruled for millions of years.

Scene Two: The Johnson's New House

Two children, Harriet and Sam explore a rambling old house that has recently become their new home and discover a hidden cupboard that has been sealed up for over 70 years. Inside the cupboard they unearth an old board game called 'Time Lord' which releases a real 'Time Lord' (Lord Emit). As the dice is thrown a riddle magically appears that, when solved, transforms the old cupboard into a time machine and there follows an incredible journey into the past.

Scene Three: The Old House, 1942

Their first adventure takes them back to 1942 where they discover 3 evacuee children (George, Dora and Jess) who themselves have been lost in time. Harriet and Sam find out about the dangers of the game they have joined and how the evacuees had travelled to meet Columbus and Shakespeare before inadvertently letting a group of prehistoric aliens / humanoids / dinosaurs...we call them "dinopods" (use your imagination!) escape into the present day. They realise that to avoid a major catastrophe the game must be completed and so they nervously throw the dice again.

Scene Four: The Dardanelles, 1854

On their journey the time travellers meet some fantastic historical characters. In this scene they meet Florence Nightingale who is helping wounded soldiers in a temporary hospital during the Crimean War. She gives Harriet her famous lamp and tells her that it may help her find her way though the darkness that will follow.

Scene Five: A Dark Cave

In this scene Rex is brought up to date by his two chief advisors (Raptor and Steggor). Satisfied that things are going to plan, he asks for some entertainment and is treated (in the absence of anything else) to a 'Rap-off' between his two henchmen. Watching them make fools of themselves he decides to take matters into his own hands.

Scene Six: The Time Machine

The walls are turned around again to reveal the time machine. Our main characters wonder about the purpose of the objects they have been given (the lamp, Columbus's compass and Shakespeare's quill pen) as the dice are thrown once again to take them back to 1808 and Beethoven's music room.

Scene Seven: Beethoven's Room, Vienna, 1808

Beethoven is struggling to compose a new symphony and is surprised by the visit of 6 time travellers, partly as he is deaf and cannot hear them approach. Harriet suggests a musical addition to his famous four-note tune that leads to a brand new style of dance music and makes Beethoven very happy. Lord Emit suddenly gets a reading on his torch pen that indicates the presence of danger and sure enough Rex appears followed by two (less than intelligent) henchmen (Bronto and Tritor). They stun Beethoven and capture the Time Lord leaving the children under guard. At this point the first of the magical objects (Beethoven's ear-trumpet) creates a strange sound that hypnotises the guards and allows the prisoners to escape.

Scene Eight: Roman Britain, AD61

The scene begins outside Beethoven's room in Vienna. The children, led by Columbus's compass, retrieve the game that has been hidden. As they throw the dice once more they are led into Roman Britain AD61 outside Londinium (London) where they meet Queen Boudicca and some of her Iceni warriors. Boudicca has been fighting the Romans and believes she has destroyed Londinium until reports of strange creatures with terrible weapons arrive along with Lord Emit's pen device that has been discovered amongst the ruins. The children realise what must have happened and try to warn Boudicca who now realises she must fight along side the Romans to defeat this deadly enemy.

Using Florence Nightingale's lamp they devise a plan to capture the creatures at night. Meanwhile the evacuee children have used their objects to discover the whereabouts of Lord Emit and have rescued him from the creatures' lair. Just as Rex and his guards are starting to re-gain their strength and escape, Sam uses Boudicca's sword (the last of the magical objects) to defeat them and the battle is won. With the aliens / humanoids / dinopods securely bound, the final throw of the dice ends the game and sends everyone back home to their own time; the great adventure is over.

Suggested Cast List For 42 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
Emit107
* Harriet81
Sam74
Rex72
George53
* Boudicca43
Dora35
Jess34
* Raptor29
Tritor22
* Steggor20
Florence20
* Beethoven19
Bronto15
Brutus12
Ninian11
Mum8
Dad8
Brian8
Idiodocus8
Drest8
Drust8
Rufus8
Stupidus4
Soldier 13
Soldier 23
Soldier 32

Non-speaking roles: Chorus of 15 to perform as required by the Director (e.g. as extra Dinopods, Soldiers, Iceni Warriors etc.).

Suggested Cast List For 21 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
Emit107
* Harriet81
Sam74
Rex72
George53
* Boudicca43
Dora35
Jess34
* Raptor29
Florence
also plays Drust
28
Tritor22
* Steggor20
* Beethoven19
Mum
also plays Drest
16
Dad
also plays Rufus
16
Bronto15
Brutus12
Ninian11
Soldier 1
also plays Brian
11
Soldier 2
also plays Idiodocus
11
Soldier 3
also plays Stupidus
6

No additional chorus - cast sit near stage and sing chorus parts when not on stage.

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5 Star Rating

Time Lord

"I did Time Lord as my Year 6 leavers play in 2013! I still to this day remember the songs, the lyrics, most of our choreography! This play holds a special place in my heart!"
Eleanor Reynolds, Tanners Wood JMI School, Abbots Langley

5 Star Rating

Time Lord

"I'm playing Lord Emit currently, we're still rehearsing, and I'm really enjoying it. This has made me so happy and less nervous about attending secondary school. I highly recommend this play."
Lucy, North Marston CE primary, North Marston

5 Star Rating

Time Lord

"Wow! What can I say? I played Lord Emit in this play last year and was stunned by the ingenuity of the playwright. The greatness of my drama teachers brought to life all the adult jokes (extremely funny), children's jokes and coming up with dances that really fit the performance. Thank you Musicline for providing such a wonderful opportunity!"
Oscar Mellers, Gomer Junior School, Gosport

5 Star Rating

Time Lord

"I did this play with my Year 3-4 class last summer, and it was such an excellent production: the script is funny, the songs are really catchy, and the story really captured the imagination of the children. I really recommend it."
Nick Haynes, Wilby School, Wilby

5 Star Rating

Time Lord

"I found this to be an an excellent script to work from and it is filled with jokes for both children and adults to enjoy. The score was really effective and playable, and the pupils really found it easy to learn and really enjoyed singing the songs. Highly recommended."
Chloe Grubb, Mount House School, Tavistock

5 Star Rating

Time Lord

"I played Boudicca in this play last July. It was amazing yet embarrasing when it came to my part even though I loved it. So funny would do again if I could ! One of the best plays ever. "
Carly Nicklin, Three Peaks Primary

5 Star Rating

Time Lord

"It is a very good play with loads of acts and songs. "
Luke Chapman, Bromley Hills Primary School, Bromley

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