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A delightful nativity play, designed to boost children’s self-image!
‘What A Star’ is a ground-breaking nativity play which tells the enchanting story of a small, shy star, who’s given a BIG job to do over Bethlehem! Can ‘Leo the Little Star’ become big and brave enough to guide the wise men to Bethlehem’s stable? With an emphasis on each child developing a positive self-image, your entire cast will grow and shine like stars as they perform this delightful, ready-to-use nativity production!
‘What A Star’ is a ground-breaking nativity play which tells the enchanting story of a small, shy star, who’s given a BIG job to do over Bethlehem! Can ‘Leo the Little Star’ become big and brave enough to guide the wise men to Bethlehem’s stable? With an emphasis on each child developing a positive self-image, your entire cast will grow and shine like stars as they perform this delightful, ready-to-use nativity production!
‘What A Star’ is a ground-breaking nativity play which tells the enchanting story of a small, shy star, who’s given a BIG job to do over Bethlehem! Can ‘Leo the Little Star’ become big and brave enough to guide the wise men to Bethlehem’s stable? With an emphasis on each child developing a positive self-image, your entire cast will grow and shine like stars as they perform this delightful, ready-to-use nativity production!
Min. Rehearsals: 3 days
Editable Scripts: TWO
Age Range: 3-7
Run Time: 15-30 mins*
Cast Size: 2 to 100+ *
*Depending on content used
Min. Rehearsals: 3 days
Editable Scripts: TWO
Age Range: 3-7
Run Time: 15-30 mins*
Cast Size: 2 to 100+ *
*Depending on content used
"It went down SO well! The kids really enjoyed performing it & parents loved it. It made it so easy just to have everything all there, already done for you. Really excellent!"
More Info: This simple festive production is suitable for ages 3-7. It contains two script variations: a rhyming play script with dozens of parts, and a simple narrated (rhyming) script. Many of the songs use familiar tunes, making them very easy to learn. With added extras like PowerPoints and detailed staging advice, this publication provides all you need for a perfect nativity performance.
Blog Link: If you’d like to know more about the creation of this wonderful nativity play, then please click here to read a short article on our blog site.
"'What A Star!' is an exciting new resource that has everything you need to help you stage an enjoyable Christmas performance!"
“The songs and script were perfectly pitched… the performance was fantastic.”
Mrs Craven – Teacher
Click to read the first pages of the NARRATED version of the script. So EASY to use. No need to spend valuable time getting children to ‘learn their lines’ – just read them out and be ready to perform in just a few days! EDITABLE versions of both scripts included.
Click to read the first pages of the PLAY-SCRIPT version. It features parts for dozens of children, all presented in easy-to-learn rhyming script. EDITABLE versions of both scripts included.
The following cast list is for the FULL PLAY SCRIPT version. (There is no cast list for the simple narrated version which is designed to be simply read out with no acting involved).
There are two different scripts that can be used to stage this simple 9 song musical. Each script tells the same story, but in slightly different ways:
FULL PLAY SCRIPT VERSION: This is a simple rhyming script which has spoken parts for dozens of children, though it can easily be adapted to be performed with just a small handful of children if required.
SIMPLE SCRIPT VERSION: The simple script tells the story entirely through narrators. It has been designed so that even the youngest of children can appreciate and understand the story.
This musical can be performed with 2 to 100+ cast members.
If you stick exactly to either script, this performance should take about 20-25 minutes. If this is too long or too short for you, suggestions are included as part of the material you receive, which should help you easily shorten or lengthen the production by up to 10 minutes either way.
We believe that this musical needs a minimum of 3 days rehearsal time. Please note, this is not a guarantee. Please listen to the songs and view the material before deciding how much rehearsal time your pupils will require.
"A lovely little nativity. Our infant children enjoyed the songs and plot. It was very easy to use and we rehearsed it in record time. The feedback from mums and dads was fantastic. We would certainly recommend this beautiful nativity."
by St Marys Catholic School
"Just one of the sweetest Christmas plays I've ever used. A delight to use in every way. 5 stars isn't enough:)"
by Jade Cousins
"We used What A Star last year in our Infant School and we loved it. It went VERY well. In fact it was so good that we’re already planning to repeat it in three years time and I can’t wait to do it again. The parents loved it and gave great feedback. It was nice to have a nativity so fresh for a change rather than the same old stuff. Really, really good."
by L Bennett
"We staged this nativity two years ago in our church carol service with a cohort of 20 kids aged 3-13. It was completely perfect and went down a treat. One of our youngest children had the starring role of Leo the little star, which made it all the cuter. There were so many 'aaaawwwsss' from the audience, who were completely engaged in the whole performance. There was something in the script for all ages to get their teeth into, from singing solos to reading narration, and I love that everything was there ready to use, with minimal preparation on my part. With many thanks for making such a beautiful show."
by W Macewen
"I used this with my Reception class. The songs and script were perfectly pitched for them. The performance was fantastic, mainly because of the way they enjoyed the show so much. They really did shine like the stars they are."
by Mrs Craven
"I have to thank you for your excellent customer support. We've used Learn2soar for 5 years now and would highly recommend any of their nativities, including the lovely 'What A Star' which was a pleasure to stage. Recently we had a small technical issue with our download and we were blown away by the speed and helpfulness of your response, which was above and beyond anything we expected. Even though the issue was clearly to do with our school's computers rather than your product, you still went out of your way to make sure we quickly got going with everything we needed. Thank you so very much!"
by Becky Wallace
"Thank you for What a Star. It was a lovely play. It really brought some children out of their shells and it was a joy to over-hear even some of the quieter children singing in the playground... "We are all little stars!" That line is so catchy and that's part of the beauty of it, watching the truth of those words sink into the children's minds. The song 'Everyone's Special' is very special too. Even though last year's Christmas show is long gone, we still regularly sing that song in assemblies. The positivity in the lyrics is perfect for reinforcing the children's self-image. Well done Learn2soar - you are all stars too!"
by R Parker
"Thank you for What a Star. The show went really well. So, so good and very easy to stage. We all loved it."
by Miss Philips
"Regarding What a Star: This was a very simple play to learn and stage and is a lovely child friendly way of telling the nativity story. The songs are very easy to learn with 3-5 year olds and were so catchy that even staff could frequently be heard singing them! It's a lovely play - we'll definitely be using you again next year! Thank you so much."
by J Croft
"MAGAZINE REVIEW: 'What A Star' is an exciting new resource that has EVERYTHING you need to help you stage an enjoyable Christmas performance! It tells the delightful story of a small star who's given a big job to do over Bethlehem! Featuring easy-to-learn rhyming scripts and nine simple songs with vocal and backing tracks. Star Quality!"
by Teach Magazine Review