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Children's Fairytale Theatre: Three Plays to Stage and Perform


Childrens Theatre

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No. of pages 48

Published: 1996

Great for age 5-11 years

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"Children's Fairytale Theatre: Three Plays to Stage and Perform" by Terri Wiltshire is a collection of engaging and imaginative plays designed for young performers. The book features three delightful scripts that bring classic fairytales to life, allowing children to explore their creativity through acting. Each play is crafted with simple staging and inclusive roles, making it easy for both small and large groups to participate. The stories are filled with adventure, friendship, and valuable lessons, providing young audiences with entertaining messages woven into the charm of traditional fairytales. Perfect for schools, drama clubs, and family gatherings, these plays foster a love for storytelling and performance. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is part of a book series called Childrens Theatre .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 1996 by Pearson Education Limited .

 

This book contains the following stories:

Aladdin and the Magic Lamp

The original tale of "Aladdin" is a part of the collection of Middle Eastern folk tales known as "One Thousand and One Nights" or "Arabian Nights." It was first introduced to the Western world through a French translation by Antoine Galland in the early 18th century. The tale of Aladdin tells of an impoverished young lad in a Chinese town, persuaded by the evil sorcerer Maghreb to retrieve a magic lamp containing a genie. The story follows the escapades of Aladdin and Maghreb as they fight to own the lamp and the magic it contains. Here is a summary of the plot based on the original tale:

Plot Summary:

Act 1: Aladdin's Humble Beginnings Aladdin is a poor young boy who lives in the city of Agrabah. He survives by stealing and doing odd jobs. One day, he meets a sorcerer (not named Jafar in the original tale) who claims to be his long-lost uncle and offers him an opportunity to find wealth and riches.

Act 2: The Magic Lamp and the Genie The sorcerer takes Aladdin outside the city to a hidden cave and instructs him to retrieve an old oil lamp. However, he warns Aladdin not to touch anything else in the cave. Curious, Aladdin rubs the lamp and accidentally releases a powerful genie who can grant him three wishes.

Act 3: Aladdin's Wishes Aladdin uses his first wish to be transported back home, and he uses his second wish to become a wealthy prince. With the help of the genie, he transforms into a grand prince and arrives at the palace in Agrabah. There, he meets Princess Badroulbadour (not Jasmine) and falls in love with her.

Act 4: The Sorcerer's Deception The sorcerer returns to Agrabah, disguised as a merchant, and recognizes Aladdin. He tricks Aladdin's mother into believing that Aladdin is dead, and convinces her that he can help find her son.

Act 5: The Final Confrontation The sorcerer finds Aladdin and tricks him into giving him the magic lamp. However, Aladdin refuses to hand over the lamp before the sorcerer pulls him out of the cave, leaving Aladdin trapped inside.

Act 6: Aladdin's Rescue and Victory Aladdin uses the genie to escape from the cave and devises a plan to defeat the sorcerer. With the help of the genie, he exposes the sorcerer's deceit and regains the lamp.

Act 7: Happy Ending With the magic lamp back in his possession, Aladdin uses his third wish to set the genie free. The genie, grateful for his freedom, grants Aladdin and Princess Badroulbadour a life of happiness and prosperity. They live happily ever after.

The original tale of "Aladdin" is a captivating story of rags to riches, magical adventures, and the power of true love. It has inspired countless adaptations and remains a beloved part of world folklore and literature.

Cinderella
Cinderella REALLY wants to go to the ball but her wicked stepmother and ugly sisters think she's better off at home doing the chores. Along comes the fairy godmother, waves her magic wand and Cinders's clothes are transformed into a gorgeous ball gown. Off she goes to the palace ball in a pumpkin coach and horses transformed from mice. But when the clock strikes midnight Cinders reverts to her tattered old self, and the prince has only a glass slipper to find his gorgeous girly.

Beauty and the Beast
The Beast lives alone in his castle, enchanted by a wicked fairy and waiting for true love to break the spell. Could Beauty be the one to see through his ugly exterior? Or is he destined to remain a beast forever?

This book is in the following series:

Childrens Theatre

This book features the following characters:

Cinderella
This book features Perrault's character, Cinderella.

Genie
This book features the character Genie.

Aladdin
This book features the legendary character Aladdin.

Wicked Stepmother
This book features the character Wicked Stepmother.

Maghreb
This book features the character Maghreb.

Ugly Sister
This book features the character Ugly Sister.

Fairy Godmother
This book features Perrault's character, Fairy Godmother.