Ages 5-11★ 4.9 from 12 reviews

Big Bad Ben Of Bethlehem – Nativity Play

A laugh-a-minute nativity play – naughty Ben, Super-Nanny Gabriel and a real crowd-pleaser!

Big Bad Ben Of Bethlehem - Funny Nativity Play

A rip-roaring nativity play guaranteed to get audiences giggling! Poor Mr & Mrs Innkeeper have a problem: their son Ben is a bit of a handful. Who on earth would want to stay at Bethlehem’s inn while Big Bad Ben is causing mischief? Luckily, help arrives in the shape of a very unusual visitor… Super-Nanny Gabriel! Can she help Ben behave – and maybe even tidy the inn, just in case any shepherds or wise men drop by?

  • Editable Script
  • Vocal & Backing Tracks
  • PowerPoint Lyrics / Scenery
  • Staging Advice
  • Sheet Music / Songsheet
  • Annual Licence Included
  • Stream or Download Instantly
Script Sample
Song Samples
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Description

Min. Rehearsals
5 days
Editable Script
One
Age Range
5-11
Run Time*
15-35 mins
Cast Size
15 to 100+

*Depending on content used

"The songs and script were so good! And with all the extra free stuff that's included it's such great value!"

‘Big Bad Ben Of Bethlehem’ is a fun-filled nativity play with a lovely message: anyone can change for the better. It suits most age ranges, and the editable script has plenty of easy roles to go round.

The songs are all very simple – a few even use familiar tunes – so they’re quick and easy to learn. Vocal and backing tracks are included, and with PowerPoints and detailed staging advice too, you’ve got everything you need for a ready-to-go, laugh-along nativity. Fancy more funny nativities? Try Keeping Mr Inn In The Inn.

"Really fabulous! So easy to use. The children loved it and gave a high level of performance! We'll be using you again!"

Digital Publication Contains:

  • E-Book (pdf)
  • Editable script also included (docx)
  • Vocal & backing tracks
  • PowerPoint scenery
  • PowerPoint words
  • Sheet music
  • Songsheet
  • Staging advice
  • Annual licence included
  • Instant access
  • Big Bad Ben Intro
  • Super-Nanny Gabriel
  • Rat-A-Tat-Tat
  • We're The Shepherds
  • The Prayer Of Ben's Parents
  • Away In A Manger
  • I'm Big Bad Ben
  • We're The Wise Men
  • Bad No More
  • Happy Christmas Everyone

“A very funny play packed with fun songs and jokes. The parents loved it!”

J Forest – Teacher

Big Bad Ben Of Bethlehem – SCRIPT SAMPLE PDF

Click to read the opening pages of the script and the cast list, all in one PDF.

Big Bad Ben Of Bethlehem – SCRIPT SAMPLE PDF

Click to read the opening pages of the script and the cast list, all in one PDF.

VERY flexible! Perform it with a small handful of children or a cast of 100+.

Stick exactly to the script and the show runs for about 25-30 minutes. Too long or too short? The suggestions included in your purchase help you easily trim or stretch it by 10-15 minutes either way.

We recommend at least five days of rehearsal time. Every group is different, though, so please listen to the songs and look through the material before deciding how much time your pupils will need.

LOVE LEARN2SOAR

"I've used several of your shows now in our junior department, Big Bad Ben, Away With the Manger and Egyptian Nativity. They have all been truly excellent. The pupils always have an immense amount of fun with the very catchy songs and rib-tickling scripts. I'm happy to say that we love Learn2soar!"
by M Mcardle

FABULOUS

"We performed Big Bad Ben Of Bethlehem with our entire KS1. It's a fabulous twist on the nativity, which pupils, parents and staff thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you."
by Mrs Mullins

THANK YOU

"A refreshing and entertaining take on the traditional nativity. The children performed Big bad Ben so well, because they enjoyed it so much. Thank you for your hard work, dedication and talent in producing such a great nativity."
by M Reed

SPECTACULAR

"There's only one way to describe Big Bad Ben of Bethlehem......... SPECTACULAR!!!"
by Mrs Dearne

WHAT A TREAT

"We used Big Bad Ben for our Christmas production last year and performed it with the whole school. The cast sang along with great enthusiasm to the fabulous songs which had our toes tapping for weeks. Pupils could regularly be overheard singing the songs around school! Special thanks."
by Mr Michael Grant

VERY FUNNY

"Thanks for producing 'Big Bad Ben'. It's a very funny play packed with fun songs and jokes. The parents loved it!"
by J Forest

WONDERFUL

"We performed Big Bad Ben of Bethlehem with our 5-7 year olds in our multi-cultural school. We appreciated the editable script which was included, but found that we were still able to use the original script and songs word for word without any problem. The children and audience loved it! It's a wonderful play with wonderful catchy songs. Thank you very much."
by Mrs Billingsley

FABULOUS

"Just to let you know that we did Big Bad Ben with our pupils last month and it was really FABULOUS. Thank you very much!"
by J Row Teacher

VERY GOOD

"Every year we buy a learn2soar Christmas nativity play with a pack of rehearsal CDs. We did the Big Bad Ben play last year. The songs and script are SO GOOD. And with all the extra free stuff that's included it's such great value. Great service too. Thank you."
by C Peacock - Head

A GREAT SUCCESS

"'Big Bad Ben of Bethlehem' is a fun-filled nativity play that had the audience giggling. A great success!"
by C Kelly

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