Kevin Mayhew musicals are used by thousands of primary schools and churches each year. Our catalogue covers children's musicals for Christmas, Easter, Harvest and others based on popular bible stories, plus some for all ages. The composers are some of the best in the business including Barry Hart, Val Hawthorne and Alison Carver - all of which know the kind of catchy and relatively straightforward tunes that work best. Most of our musicals come with a free CD featuring both performance and backing tracks to aid rehearsals.
Musicals
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The Gift Bringer (Performance Licence Required)
This new musical is an original and sensitive telling of the traditional story of Baboushka the gift-bringer – a Russian legend. Her story is one of a never-ending search for the baby who was to be King of heaven and earth. She is said to leave gifts by sleeping children at Christmas time in the hope that one of them is the Christ Child. It's a story about giving. The Gift Bringer features varied but straightforward songs that enable all the children to join in. There are plenty of small speaking parts that are easy to learn. The free tracks includes both backing tracks and vocal versions of the songs, and photocopiable song texts. Contents 01 See How The Snowflakes Are Falling - Practice02 See How The Snowflakes Are Falling - Performance03 Monday Morning - Practice04 Monday Morning - Performance05 Look And See The Star - Practice06 Look And See The Star - Performance07 A Most Unusual Sight - Practice08 A Most Unusual Sight - Performance08 A Most Unusual Sight - Performance09 Come With Us - Practice10 Come With Us - Performance11 A Most Unusual Sight (Reprise) - Practice12 A Most Unusual Sight (Reprise) - Performance13 Far Away In Bethlehem - Practice14 Far Away In Bethlehem - Performance15 Have You Seen A Newborn King - Practice16 Have You Seen A Newborn King - Performance17 Have You Seen A Newborn King (Reprise) - Practice18 Have You Seen A Newborn King (Reprise) - Performance19 Have You Seen A Newborn King (Reprise) - Practice20 Have You Seen A Newborn King (Reprise) - Performance21 Baboushka - Practice22 Baboushka - Performance23 What Gift Do We Have - Practice24 What Gift Do We Have - Performance
£17.99
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Nearly No Nativity (Performance Licence Required)
It's the final dress rehearsal of the school Nativity play. There's so much talking and arguing that their teacher threatens to cancel the performance. Just in time they realise who the real star of the show is - Jesus lying in the manger. Alison Carver's Christmas musical offers easy speaking parts and imaginative, fun songs. Contents 01 A Great Great Story02 Angels Are Messengers03 Animals Like Stables04 Running And Leaping And Dancing For Joy05 Look At The Stars06 Travelling In Hope07 The Meaning Of Christmas08 A Great Great Story - Backing09 Angels Are Messengers - Backing10 Animals Like Stables - Backing11 Running And Leaping And Dancing For Joy - Backing12 Look At The Stars - Backing13 Travelling In Hope - Backing14 The Meaning Of Christmas - Backing
£17.99
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What's In A Word? Harvest!(Performance Licence Required)
The four attractive songs, together with a narration, form a delightful Harvest Festival presentation. The lyrics remind us to be thankful for the food we eat and of our responsibility to share with others. The songs are written in a variety of styles that will appeal to all young singers. To learn more about performance licensing click here.
£17.99
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The Flower Of Holy Night
The Flower of Holy Night is based on the Mexican legend of the poinsettia. Lots of good tunes keep everything moving along. There are eight main parts, lots of special speaking parts, and plenty of non-speaking parts. To learn more about performance licensing click here.
£17.99
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Sing The Christmas Story - Performance Licence Required
Sing the Christmas Story is a ready-made 'service' which will appeal to busy teachers and children's workers. The songs tell the Christmas story from the prophecies to the visit of the wise men, the final song reminding us that the message of Christmas is not just for once a year but for always. The Bible readings are the Good News version, ideal for younger readers. Val Hawthorne also suggests a place for prayers and encourages tableaux or simple mime. Includes FREE performance and backing tracks. Contents 01 Come with us02 Ding Dong Merrily On High03 Gods World04 Once In Royal Davids City05 Mary and the Angel06 O Little Town of Bethleham07 No Room08 Alleluia Round09 Silent Night10 The Angels Wake the Shepherds11 In the Bleak Midwinter12 The Wise Men Remember13 A Song of Christmas14 O Come All Ye Faithful15 Come with us - Backing 16 Ding Dong Merrily On High - Backing 17 Gods World - Backing 18 Once In Royal Davids City - Backing 19 Mary and the Angel - Backing 20 O Little Town of Bethleham - Backing 21 No Room - Backing 22 Alleluia Round - Backing 23 Silent Night - Backing 24 The Angels Wake the Shepherds - Backing 25 In the Bleak Midwinter - Backing 26 The Wise Men Remember - Backing 27 A Song of Christmas - Backing 28 O Come All Ye Faithful - Backing
£17.99
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Easter! Musical (Performance Licence Required)
A collection of songs suitable for all children to celebrate the festival of Easter. With catchy melodies and thought-provoking lyrics, this is a vital resource for Easter celebrations.Contents Songs:How it all beganWave your branches highRemember meThe timeThe crucifixionHe is aliveHow it all began (Reprise)
£17.99
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Papa Panov(Performance Licence Required)
A musical version of Tolstoy's poignant story, telling how the old Russian shoemaker, Papa Panov, waits for Jesus to visit his workshop on Christmas Day. Songs, dances, action and a sprinkling of humour are all combined in this fabulous musical.-18 Named Characters-10 Unnamed characters-12 Songs To learn more about performance licensing click here.
£17.99
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Dancing Christmas Party(Performance Licence Required)
This witty and fun-filled musical has lively songs in a variety of styles. It is set in Santa's workshop where the elves are busy finishing and wrapping presents. With the aid of a gang of noisy polar bears they discover the reason for giving presents at Christmas. There are detailed production notes and photocopiable song texts included, and the FREE CD includes demo and backing tracks.To learn more about performance licensing click here.
£17.99
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Harvest! (Performance Licence Required)
Harvest! is a collection of catchy songs which remind us to give thanks, to celebrate the variety of food that we eat and to share what we have with others. Readings are suggested to introduce the songs and some of the material can be linked to produce a harvest mini-musical!To learn more about performance licensing click here.
£17.99
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The Gingerbread Man (Performance Licence Required)
The little Gingerbread Man's colourful and comic adventures are brought to life in this musical retelling of a traditional children's favourite. With KS1 and younger KS2 children in mind, straight- forward dialogue, seven catchy songs (free accompanying tracks available) and a simple dance are combined in a fun-filled musical suitable for any time of the year. Cast List Auntie NanFour childrenGingerbread ManFarmerFarmer's WifeHorseCowDogSix FairiesRaindrops Group 1Raindrops Group 2FoxThe size of the cast may be adjusted by increasing or reducing the numbers of children, fairies and raindrops Song List 1 Gingerbread ManAuntie Nan, Children2 Can't catch me!Gingerbread Man, Audience3 Come, come, follow meAll4 Can't catch me! (Reprise)Gingerbread Man5 Poor little Gingerbread ManGingerbread Man, Audience6 Dance of the raindropsRaindrops Groups 1 & 27 You winAll
£13.99
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Second Chance
Chris Jennings, the younger son of a widowed farmer, is only interested in becoming a rock singer. When his father agrees to his request for his share of his inheritance, Chris sets out into the world to follow his dream. Second Chance is an imaginative, modern-day interpretation of the Prodigal Son story. Written for teenagers and adults, combining realistic dialogue and catchy tunes, this musical is ideal for schools and church groups everywhere. There are detailed production notes and photocopiable song texts.To learn more about performance licensing click here.
£20.99
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Pied Piper Of Hamelin(Performance Licence Required)
Stages: Key Stage 1-2Includes: CDWhen Hamelin Town is overrun with rats it's time to call the Pied Piper... but don't let the roguish mayor refuse to pay up! All the fun of this much-loved Brothers Grimm tale is brought to life in a colourful and entertaining musical. Free demo CD includes backing tracks.To learn more about performance licensing click here.
£17.99
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Freddie The Fly (Performance Licence Required)
Stages: Key Stage 1-2Includes: CDThis new series of animal songs will grab children's attention with its catchy tunes and fun lyrics. As well as learning great songs, the books also contain activities and discussion topics linked to the curriculum. Songs include The Ostrich is a Funny Bird, Elephants are Heavy and Out in the Garden. A free demo CD is included with backing tracks to allow the children to sing along. Learning has never been so much fun!
£13.99
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All The Angels Sang - A Christmas Musical for Children
Something different here! A musical of the Nativity story for 'human' characters and Muppet-style puppets, building up to a joyful finale: a party scene complete with balloons and party poppers! There's plenty of scope for singing (some solo), dancing and acting, or working 'behind the scenes', changing backdrops and scenery. The detailed production notes give helpful advice on stage layout and how to make and use the backdrops. There's even a step-by-step choreography of the fun 'Wise Men's Walk'! To learn more about performance licensing click here.
£17.99
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Rock The Cradle
Rock the Cradle is a lively and amusing version of the Nativity story, suitable for Key Stage 1 There are fun songs with optional opportunities for part-singing and pitched and non-pitched percussion. Aimed at very young children, it can also be enjoyed by older groups. The teacher/narrator has the only speaking part, telling the story as the children act it out. There are no solo singing parts but songs could be adapted to incorporate individual talents. Free downloadable backing tracks.
£17.99
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Menu Bites Back(Performance Licence Required)
Stages: Key Stage 1-2Already performed in schools, theatres and even the Royal Albert Hall, this short musical has already helped hundreds of children celebrate their diversity. It can be produced on a small scale with simple resources, or a whole community can be brought together to add costumes, props, instruments, dance and so on. The message in music and lyrics is simple: diversity rocks!
£17.99
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Hosanna
A spectacular Easter musical involving a large cast, Hosanna! Begins joyfully with Christ's entry into Jerusalem and leads through the events of Holy Week to a magnificent Pentecost finale, with colourful scenes of dancing wind and fire. The accompanying music also includes backing tracks for when musicians are not available.
£17.99
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Light Of The World - Musical
Light of the World is a celebratory Christmas musical for Juniors. In straightforward language, the joyful story of Jesus' birth is carefully retold and children will thoroughly enjoy the pace and excitement of the scenes as the familiar tale unfolds. A variety of lively and rhythmic musical styles have been used to involve the children through song, movement and dance, drawing them into a deeper understanding of why Jesus came.Includes a free CD, containing the performance and backing tracks.To learn more about performance licensing click here.
£17.99
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Star Of Wonder (Performance Licence Required)
On Christmas Eve, a group of young children find a fallen star lying in the street. Realising that it must be the Christmas Star (and, without its reappearance in the sky, there won't be any Christmas!) the children travel back to the very first Christmas night. Star of Wonder has simple dialogue, verse speaking, original songs and favourite carols, with plenty of parts to share around as well as group singing.
£17.99
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The Rainboat
A fresh look at the story of Noah. With just two small solo parts, fun to sing chorus songs, and a narration which can easily be shared by several children, this is a musical well within the range of school classes. The FREE demo CD also includes backing tracks in case you don't have a pianist handy for the performance!To learn more about performance licensing click here.
£17.99
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Billy The Bus
A musical entertainment for infants, which has a mix of song, verse, narration and dance.There are 13 solo speaking parts, one of which should be an adult or older child, as well as plenty of opportunity to include many other performers. To learn more about performance licensing click here.
£13.99
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Angels Up High
Angels came to proclaim the Christmas message but, in this entertaining Christmas musical, there is also plenty of celestial squabbling along the way! Lots of lively songs, good dialogue and plenty of fun are guaranteed in Angels up High. It is fun-filled production which also includes the traditional Nativity scene and the FREE tracks includes demo of all songs PLUS backing tracks. Contents 01 The Angel Gabriel's Song02 Little Angels03 Just Keep Travelling On04 Something For A Rainy Day05 Won-Won-Wonderful06 Glory To God07 Nativity Music.08 Angels Up High09 The Angel Gabriel's Song (Instrumental) 10 Little Angels (Instrumental) 11 Just Keep Travelling On (Instrumental) 12 Something For A Rainy Day (Instrumental)13 Won-Won-Wonderful (Instrumental)14 Glory To God (Instrumental)15 Nativity Music (Instrumental)16 Angels Up High (Instrumental)
£17.99
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Little Match-Seller's Christmas
A Children's Christmas Musical by Barry Hart
£17.99
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Ruth
The biblical story of Ruth applied to the modern world. A lively and fast-moving musical which uses satire, softened by humour, to show the inadequacy of racism and sexism, but always emphasising the romance of the story.ContentsNow gather roundRuth, Ruth, she is speaking the truthA gleaning womanA nice little job for a womanCan there really be a love?Stay near to meWake up, Boaz!Cover meIt has to be youFinaleOPTIONAL CHORAL PARTSA nice little job for a womanWake up, Boaz!Cover meFinale
£11.99
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