Follow the Star
A christmas Nativity play for all the family
This is a nativity play that is simple and lots of fun to perform. Below you will find everything you need to make it happen, a script, a cast list with printable copies for all the important people, narrator, director, piano player etc, videos of all the songs, downloadable backing tracks and animated video of the whole thing. You just need to create a small stage have a way to play some music and have a some people wanting to take part.
It was written originally to be shown in a nursery school yet it can be performed in almost any setting from pubs and parties to peoples lounges, you could even write out the words to the songs on a big piece of paper. It is completely free to perform in private however if you put it on in a public setting it would be nice if you could make a donation at the bottom.
If you have any questions please do get in touch and please share your experiences, the songs are pretty catchy!
So Without further ado may I present to you
Follow the Star
Bethlehem 1AD
The stage is set as the edge of Bethlehem, Mary and Joseph arrive from stage left followed by their donkey, all the other cast members come on before they speak forming an ever enlarging group on the stage.
NARRATOR- It was a cold winters night, Mary and Joseph were travelling to Bethlehem with their donkey. Mary was expecting a baby. They had travelled so far and were looking for a place to stay. They come to an Inn on the edge of town.
1. Three Doors
NARRATOR Mary and Joseph knock on so many doors but finally arrive at an inn on the edge of town.
MARY Do You have any room??
INN KEEPER We have room in the stable, you can stay there if you like.
INNKEEPERS WIFE – Yes there is a tiny manger you can put your baby in.
INN KEEPER What do you think animals are you happy to spend the night outside?
INNKEEPERS WIFE – Cows, is that ok with you?? COWS We’re Mooooooooooving!!
INNKEEPERS WIFE – Sheep is that ok with you?? Sheep It’s not too Baaaaaaaad outside!
INN KEEPER Donkey you have worked so hard. You can stay inside.
DONKEY Eeee Alllright!
NARRATOR Mary and Joseph had finally found somewhere to stay and have their baby. It was time for them to rest. But outside there was a commotion, a very bright star had appeared in the sky and was shining directly above Bethlehem! ENTER SHINING
STAR STAR Rejoice! I am a shining star!!
2. Brighter than Before
NARRATOR 3 Shepherds come down from the hillside
SHEPHERD 1 That’s a very bright star.
SHEPHERD 2 Yes I’m sure it wasn’t there yesterday.
SHEPHERD 3 It must have just appeared, maybe something special is going to happen.
NARRATOR But this was no ordinary star. It was moving closer and out of it’s light appeared a host of beautiful angels.
3. The Angels
ANGEL 1 Hark! We have come to see the new baby.
ANGEL 2 He is very special to us.
ANGEL 3 And to the whole world!
NARRATOR Things were very getting very busy at the Inn, where were all these people coming from and where were they going to stay?!?!
4. Inn Keepers Song
NARRATOR Just then a trumpet sounded and 3 WISE KINGS arrived on the scene…
INN KEEPER Not more people!
KING 1 Yes we have travelled so far, following the star.
KING 2 We are searching for the light.
KING 3 We have heard he is a new King and have brought him royal gifts
5. We’ve Heard
NARRATOR The Kings give their gifts to the Baby.
MARY Thank you wise Kings.
JOSEPH We will take care of our new baby and help him bring light into the world.
6. Celebration
All Merry Christmas Everybody and Happy New Year!!! The End
And there you go it’s a simple as that to bring an idea to life. Merry Christmas all and keep safe!! Mr Robbie x