Christmas and New Year

Anunciation 1999

07 October 2017

Script

Anunciation 1999 By John McNeil Summary A powerful drama that considers what probably would have happened if the Anunciation by the angel Gabriel to Mary - that she was…

The Song of Mary

07 October 2017

Script

The Song of Mary By John McNeil _____________________________________________________________________________________ Summary The inside story of Christmas, told by Mary…

Those Were The Coldest Nights

Heather Wallis · 24 June 2017

Style

Largely monologues in blank verse.

Actors

6M, 2F, 1C, 1VO, +V

Summary

A play written for adults which, in telling the nativity story, attempts to “put flesh on the bones” of the principal characters and the impact which the events would have had on their everyday lives. Gabriel acts as an independent observer and five further principal characters narrate their stories, touching upon the difficulties which aspects of the story would have entailed e.g. the hardships of the journey to Bethlehem, and imaging their feelings as the tale unfolds. Taking into account the historical background (laws, religious traditions, etc. of the time) it highlights the reality of the circumstances and people (e.g. Mary must have been, in fact, one tough cookie – getting pregnant whilst betrothed, obliged to undertake the journey to Bethlehem in the final stages of pregnancy and give birth in a stable, far from friends and family, and, just when she might have been able to settle into family life, forced to flee to Egypt... yet she came through it all although she was only a country girl in her early teens). Putting the events into context makes the nativity story a truly dramatic tale.

Script

Duration: Approx. 45min Setting: The play requires only minimal props and lighting and, because of its structure, individual scenes could easily be rehearsed within the…

The Innkeeper's Dilemma

Keith Lowe & Peter Gador-Whyte · 05 April 2017

Style

Light Comedy

Duration

8min

Scripture

Luke 2: 1-7

Actors

1M & 1F

Characters

Sigal - the Innkeeper’s Wife Orli - Sigal’s friend Azriel - the Innkeeper Setting: Inside the inn.

Summary

An attempt to describe perhaps what went on within the inn on the first Christmas Eve. Could the innkeeper have been the hero of the hour?

Script

Sigal: (Seated at reception desk and talking on the phone) Yes, I know, I know. And I’ve heard that King Herod is on the lookout for baby boys. I know, I know, oh I…

Nativity Script

Pammy Ann · 22 December 2016

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

10min

Actors

1N, 7M, 1F, 2M/F

Summary

A version of the Christmas story in simple English, as written for a TEFL group at my church's Christmas party, to remind them of the real meaning of Christmas. It could be done by children too. Minimum costume is an option, no props needed except a doll or baby. It is a summary of the Nativity Story from the gospels.

Script

Introduction NARRATOR: Hi, I am the narrator, I’m going to tell the Christmas Story. SHEPHERD 1: Hi, I am one of the shepherds in the story. SHEPHERD 2:…

A Simple Christmas Story

Pammy Ann · 01 December 2016

Style

Light-hearted.

Duration

9min

Actors

7M, 1F, 3M/F

Summary

A summary of the nativity story from the gospels. It is in simple English, as it was written for a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) group at a church Christmas party, to remind them of the real meaning of Christmas. Also suitable for children. Minimum costume is an option, no props needed except a doll or baby.

Script

Introduction NARRATOR: Hi, I am the narrator, I’m going to tell the Christmas Story. SHEPHERD 1: Hi, I am one of the shepherds in the story. SHEPHERD 2: I’m a…

A Bundle of Hope – the Shepherds' story

John McNeil · 14 November 2016

Style

Dramatic (with touches of humour)

Duration

7min.

Actors

4M, 1M/F

Summary

As the scriptures say, the shepherds were the first to be told that the Christ child had been born. But why shepherds, and why these shepherds in particular?

Script

Characters: Four shepherds: (Reuben, Josh, Caleb, Asher) Gabriel (Background Note: Why did the angels appear first to the shepherds? Bethlehem was a centre for the…

Christmas Eve 2016

Dougie Paton · 09 November 2016

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

7min

Actors

3M, 5F

Characters

Sally & Jack (brother and sister) Mum Dad Mary Joseph Abigail (innkeeper's wife) Rachel (2nd innkeeper)

Summary

A family out Christmas shopping discover there are parallels between the Christmas story and today's world.

Script

Jack How much longer are we going to be? We’ve been in town all day. It’s cold and wet and we never go into any good shops. Sally You mean we never go into any…

Five Advent Monologues

John McNeil · 09 November 2016

Script

The following monologues cover the traditional themes of the Advent Sundays: Love, Joy, Peace, and Hope. A fifth, for Christmas Day, completes the set. A Strong Love:…

The God Who Brings Peace: the Message of Isaiah

John McNeil · 09 November 2016

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

7min

Actors

1M

Characters

Isaiah

Summary

Isaiah's prophecies regarding the coming of Messiah Jesus are frequently quoted. But it's not always appreciated that God gave Isaiah the words during a time of intense danger for the Kingdom of Judah. An Advent monologue.

Script

Good morning. I have a question for you. Your city is surrounded by the largest and strongest army on earth, and its commander is laughing at you and hurling…

Elizabeth: Weeping Turns To Joy

Helen McNeil · 09 November 2016

Duration

7min

Actors

1F

Characters

Elizabeth

Summary

We seldom hear from Elizabeth, the mother of John the Baptist, but she had a significant part to play in God's plan of redemption for mankind. In this monologue, she tells her story. Style: Dramatic.

Script

My name is Eli-sheba, you know me better as Elizabeth. My name means God’s promise. Growing up among my friends in the village, we all looked forward to marriage and…

A Strong Love - The Story of Joseph

John McNeil · 08 November 2016

Style

Dramatic.

Duration

10min

Actors

1M

Characters

Joseph Note: You are welcome to change geographical and topical references to fit your own situation.

Summary

What did it cost Joseph to support Mary when she became pregnant with Jesus? Mary would have been in disgrace -- in danger of being stoned -- but Joseph chose to stand by her. He tells his story in this monologue.

Script

My name is Yosef ben Eli… or as you would say, Joseph the son of Eli. But perhaps you know me better as Joseph, the husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. You…