The Right Shepherds – Nativity Musical

A true nativity musical – sing and rap your way through the Christmas story!

Sing and rap your way through the nativity story with ‘The Right Shepherds’! The Archangel Gabriel and his choir of angels are on a mission: to find some shepherds and tell them the fabulous news of a very special birth in Bethlehem. The problem is finding the RIGHT shepherds… because the lazy shepherds, the worried shepherds and the daydreaming shepherds just won’t do at all! A brilliant, high-energy musical for juniors.

  • Editable Scripts
  • Vocal & Backing Tracks
  • PowerPoint Lyrics / Scenery
  • Staging Advice
  • Sheet Music / Songsheet
  • Annual Licence Included
  • Stream or Download Instantly

Description

Min. Rehearsals
1 week
Editable Scripts
Two
Ages
7-11
Run Time*
40-50 mins
Cast Size
9 to 100+

*Depending on content used

“Everyone's talking about The Right Shepherds - It went down a treat! The songs were brilliant and the kids loved it. Thanks for giving us such a great success!"

Two scripts use the same songs to tell the same story in slightly different ways, and you get both: (1) the ‘main script’, with cool ‘narrators’ raps’ between most songs – plus an extra audio track for the narrators to rap over; and (2) the ‘simple script’, the original version of ‘The Right Shepherds’, with a few basic narrators’ lines between some of the songs.

As well as the catchy songs, backing music and editable scripts, you get detailed staging advice, PowerPoint lyrics and scenery, sheet music and more – everything you could possibly need for a fantastic children’s Christmas musical. Love a comedy nativity for juniors? Try The Egyptian Nativity.

"Highly recommended! The songs are just great and the children have had so much fun!"

Digital Publication Contains:

  • E-Book (pdf) including TWO scripts
  • Editable scripts also included (docx)
  • Vocal & backing tracks
  • PowerPoint lyrics
  • PowerPoint scenery
  • Sheet music
  • Songsheet
  • Staging advice
  • Annual licence included
  • Instant access
  • It's Christmas
  • We'll Tell The World
  • The Angel's Message
  • Why Rush
  • Leave The Sheep
  • Daydreaming
  • We're Not Giving Up
  • We Must Go
  • Come Now
  • It's Christmas (Ending)

“Really SUPERB – The children loved it. We’ll be back for more next year!”

C Shenton – Teacher

The Right Shepherds – SCRIPT SAMPLE PDF

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

The Right Shepherds – SCRIPT SAMPLE PDF

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

Two scripts use the same songs to tell the same story, in slightly different ways:

SCRIPT 1: MAIN Script
‘Narrators’ Raps’ between most of the songs, with 84 lines in total – so you can have as few or as many rapping narrators as you like! An extra music track (track 25) is included for the narrators to rap over.

SCRIPT 2: SIMPLE Script
The original version of ‘The Right Shepherds’, with a few basic narrators’ lines between some of the songs.

Perform it with anything from 9 to 100+ children.

Stick exactly to either script and the show runs for about 40-50 minutes. Too long or too short? The suggestions in your purchase help you easily trim or stretch it by 10-20 minutes either way.

We recommend at least one week 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.

A GREAT SUCCESS

"Just done The Right Shepherds - EVERYONE'S TALKING ABOUT IT - It went down a treat! The songs were brilliant and the kids loved it. Thanks for giving us such a great SUCCESS."
by S Horgan - Teacher

GROUP LEADER

"This was a brilliant play to do, I would recommend it. The songs are great and we had such fun learning them. The beauty of it is it's simple enough for some, but other parts are challenging for others, also it's adaptable for group sizes and ages. We had 25 aged 4 to 13. Just going back to his web page to look for another."
by Liz Breeze

GREAT

"We had a great time performing The Right Shepherds, albeit with a small cast - last year we did with just 3 children!!!!"
by S Hudson - Teacher

FANTASTIC

"'The Right Shepherds' was fantastic! Our Year 3's gave an amazing performance and thoroughly enjoyed themselves."
by Y Johnson. Headteacher

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

"I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT - We did 'The Right Shepherds' last Christmas and have now also done a few other Learn2soar musicals. They were all just FANTASTIC! Previously we were using another very well-known school musicals provider , but we now much prefer your music - the songs are just GREAT and the children have had so much fun! Thank you so much."
by S Horton - teacher

REALLY SUPERB

"Really SUPERB - The children love it. We'll be back for more next year!"
by C Shenton - Teacher

THE BEST

"THE BEST WE'VE EVER DONE!"
by L. Banks - Deputy Head

A GREAT SUCCESS

"Just done The Right Shepherds - EVERYONE'S TALKING ABOUT IT - It went down a treat! The songs were brilliant and the kids loved it. Thanks for giving us such a great SUCCESS."
by S Horgan - Teacher

LOVE EVERY ONE

"This is the third year that I'm using a Learn2soar Nativity play (having used Cool Carols, Keeping Mr Inn In The Inn, and The Right Shepherds) and I absolutely love every one of them. I especially appreciate the flexibility of the script and music in order to fit our particular church needs. It has been such a blessing to have the children tell the story of Jesus' birth in such a clever, funny, touching and musical way. Thank you so much for your creativity in providing such great music and plays!"
by C L

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a nativity play pack cost?
Most Learn2soar Christmas titles are from £45, and Christmas Play in ONE Day is £30. The price includes everything: scripts, audio tracks, words on screen, sheet music, scenery and a year's licence for unlimited performances. There are no per-performance fees. Prices show automatically in your local currency.
How quickly can I get it?
Straight away. Every title is a Digital Publication, available on any device the moment you order, anywhere in the world.
What format is the script in?
You get an e-book (PDF) plus editable scripts included as standard with no extra charge, so you can easily change parts and names. Most titles include two or three script versions.
Can schools pay by invoice?
Yes. Recognised UK schools can choose Pay by Invoice at checkout. Everyone else can pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Can I buy from outside the UK?
Yes. We've supplied customers in over a hundred countries, and prices appear in your local currency. Digital Publications are available worldwide. The CD in the Complete Pack is posted within the UK only.
Can I get a CD?
In the UK only, the Complete Pack adds an audio CD posted to you, alongside everything in the Digital Publication.
How many staff can use it?
The included User Licence covers up to 4 devices. Site Licences are available if more staff need access.
Do we need a licence, and can we film it?
Yes, a licence is needed even with free admission, and it's included: unlimited performances for a year, plus a Recording Licence to share or stream free to up to 50 users. More about licences, filming and streaming.
Will it renew automatically?
No. Your licence lasts one year from purchase, with no automatic renewal.
I've ordered from you before. Is there a discount?
Yes. Returning customers see an automatic renewal discount when they log in. The biggest discount is for the same show again.
Can I see the script before I buy?
Yes. Every title has free script samples and song samples on its page. Many teachers share the page link with colleagues to decide together.