GENRE: Highly popular Musical Comedy Play
for Children 8-13. Original songs. PRICE INCLUDES ALL LICENCES FOR SCHOOLS AND CLUBS.
NO HIDDEN COSTS. 60 mins. Christmas Theme. Can be performed by adults for children too.
Supplied with CD, Script, Songsheets and melody-line (vocal) score.
Suitable for schools/ clubs without a music specialist– the children can use the “backing tracks” to
perform the songs karaoke style.
CASTING: Flexible, approximately 25
young character parts, plus choir if desired.
DURATION: 50-60 mins
This is a large cast play. It needs 20 players to make it viable,
although there is scope for doubling up of roles to reduce the cast numbers.
It is a Christmas Season comedy.
The script is supported by an 18 -track CD containing 9 original modern catchy songs-
each with vocals (for rehearsing) and backing tracks (for performance).
Traditional Christmas songs of your own choice can also be incorporated into the show.
There is no reason why it cannot be performed at any time of year, but
Christmas references are embedded into the play.
CAST LIST: ZAK and the SAUSAGES
Steven (an ill mannered boy), Eddy (a bully), Mirabelle (his spoilt sister), Ruth (an easily led school girl) Toby (their brother, a toddler), Belinda (their friend,)
Mrs Flint (their mother), Mr Flint (their father), Other school children (optional)
Miss Trim (their teacher), Grandma, Grandpa, Tom (a poor boy), Betty (his poor sister) Mr Boyle (their father), Wicked Witch, Wizard, Zak the Magic Cat,
Man from DHSS, Santa Claus, Santa’s Elves, Carol Singers (optional)
ZAK and THE SAUSAGES- THE STORY
Steven and Mirabelle belong to a selfish family who think Christmas is too much bother. They fight, argue, squabble and bully other children, until one night…….A magic talking cat called Zak comes into their lives. Zak has run away from Gertrude the evil witch! (She actually stole Zak from a wizard who is also frantically looking for him.) Zak can make wishes come true– if you wish for something accidentally that is. He brings a wealth of good luck to everyone he encounters, with hilarious results.
Zak is allergic to a certain food –sausages! Sausages make him go berserk! Zak’s magic powers eventually enable Steven and Mirabelle and others to appreciate the true meaning of Christmas. It is a very funny script and the songs are bouncy, modern and simple to learn.
ZAK and the SAUSAGES - SAMPLE OF THE SCRIPT (email for more if you like)
TOM : It’s from Santa . Great ! A TV set from Santa ! And look ! A free TV licence as well !
MR BOYLE : Let me try a wish . Zak ! Listen I wish, I wish, I wish for a Porsche and a golden Rolls Royce! (NOTHING HAPPENS)
STEVEN : Zak’s powers aren’t strong enough for that. He only grants little wishes. And you have to wish them by accident .
MRS BOYLE : Make yourselves comfy . I’ll bring us some nice supper. (EXITS)<
STEVEN : I hope so. What are you getting for Tom and Betty. Or is it a secret?
MR BOYLE : It’s no secret . I’m out of work. I can’t afford any presents . I wish I could .
( XYLOPHONE EFFECTS. THE WISH IS GRANTED . KNOCK ON THE DOOR . MR BOYLE OPENS THE DOOR. )
DHSS MAN : Mr Boyle ? Good evening. I’m from the Department of Health and Social Security. May I come in ?
MR BOYLE : I suppose so .
DHSS MAN : (SOMBRELY) It’s about your family credit payments . I’m sorry, but there’s been an error with your claim.
DHSS MAN : You filled in the forms wrong . You didn’t mention you had children . I’m sorry to say we owe you five hundred pounds in back payments . Here’s the cheque.
MR BOYLE : Yippee! (TO AUDIENCE) That bloke just gave me five hundred quid ! Just in time for Christmas!
DHSS MAN : And here’s a message from the job centre. Call in tomorrow, and you’ll find a job waiting for you to start after Christmas. Good night .
(MR BOYLE THANKS HIM AND LETS HIM OUT)
MR BOYLE : Thanks for calling ! Goodnight ! Oh, look who’s here . Some carol singers!
(OPTIONAL– SONGS NOT INCLUDED)************ (CAROL SINGERS ENTER AND SING A MEDLEY OF CAROLS) ********************
(MRS BOYLE ENTERS WITH A TRAY OF SAUSAGES)
MRS BOYLE : here you are, everyone . Lovely sausages for supper.
(SHE HANDS THEM ROUND. EVERYONE , INCLUDING ZAK TAKES ONE)
ZAK : Yum Yum ! Sausages. (EATS IT )
STEVEN : Oh, no ! I forgot! Zak isn’t meant to have sausages !
ZAK : Woof woof ! Woof woof woof !
MIRABELLE : Look ! Zak thinks he’s a sausage dog ! It’s that sausage that did it !
(ZAK GOES CRAZY – DASHING AROUND , BARKING, COCKING HIS LEG UP ETC.
(CYMBAL CRASH …… THE WITCH APPEARS. ZAK HIDES )
WITCH : (TO CHILDREN) Hello my dears. We meet again. I followed you here (TO AUDIENCE)
Are you lot still here ? I’ll turn you into frogs ! Grrrr. You load of wallies
Hah Hah Hah . (TO TOBY) I’ll chew your toes off ! I’ll swallow your head !
(SEES THE SAUSAGES) Ooh , have you got sausages? I’ll have one … (SHE TAKES ONE )
Mmmmmm where’s my Zak. He likes sausages . Zakky ! Zakky ! Nice Zakky! (
ZAK STILL HIDES ) Ooooh, I’m so evil. (TO MRS BOYLE) I’m going to eat you all
up with apple sauce !
ZAK and the SAUSAGES: THE SCENES and
LIST OF PROPS
SCENE 1: A SCHOOL ROOM
Maths exercise book, 2 tatty Xmas cards, lunchbox containing an apple, pile of exercise books, 50p piece
SCENE 2: THE FLINTS’ KITCHEN
Table and chairs, shopping list, pencil, doll, toy plane, plate of sandwiches, wallet containing £10 and £20 note, plate of sausages, pipe, tobacco
SCENE 3: A SNOWY STREET
Snowballs, coat, gloves, bag of sweets
SCENE 4: BETTY AND TOM’S HOUSE
Bald head wig on a string, TV set, Party food, plate of sausages, cheque
SCENE 5: THE FLINTS’ KITCHEN
Party decorations, Christmas Tree,Table and chairs, TV set on a string, party food, plate of sausages, bucket of “water”
ZAK and the SAUSAGES : THE SONGS
Each of the original songs is supplied as a vocal track for rehearsals and as a backing track for performance.
Sheet music is not yet available, but the songs are supplied with piano/guitar chord sheets.
UGLY MUG: A nasty, spiteful song about bullying. Kids love it.
CHRISTMAS OH CHRISTMAS- a song bewailing the commercial pressures of Christmas. Optional solo for "mum" and "dad"
THE GOOD OLD DAYS WHEN WERE YOUNG: bouncy track with solos for "grandparents"
MY NAME'S ZAK: haunting song with solo part for Zak the Magic Cat
GO AWAY GERTRUDE! : Loud, raucous song with solo parts for the witch
CAROL MEDLEY (optional - words/music not supplied)
WATER, WATER: It's bathtime for Toby and he hates it! Solo for Toby the toddler.
TO BE GOOD AT SINGING: Ragtime style tune with solo for Mr Boyle.
WHAT A LOVELY CHRISTMAS EVE: Party Time! Rock on!
THE ELVES' SONG: Soft, melodic tune for younger cast members.
JINGLE BELLS (optional - words/music not supplied)
RUDOLPH (optional - words/music not supplied)
WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS (optional - words/music not supplied)
ZAK AND THE SAUSAGES GUIDE PRICE/ RESTRICTIONS
The package costs £30.00 plus £2.50 UK postage/handling
Overseas orders - please PAY ONLINE or send cheque or money order for £30.00 sterling
plus £6.20 (Europe/USA) £8.00 (AUSTRALIA/CARIBBEAN/OTHER) shipping charge
(Registered airmail)
Due to small business status, no VAT is payable.
UK Orders can be sent immediately, and invoiced for payment within 30 days.
A performance licence (for one specific site such as a school, club, church group etc)
for 1 entire set of performances is included in the price.
Scripts and music are photocopiable. The purchaser may make a backup
CD/tape or may order one at a cost of £8.00. FREE BACKUP DISK IF YOU PAY IN ADVANCE OR ORDER ONLINE.
Naturally, the materials are subject to copyright and must not be passed on to any third party. Payment is by cheque to:
Freddie Green
Magic Parrot Productions UK
14 Bolton Close, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JG, UK
Tel: 020 8397 2569
Fax: 020 8397 3350
Email: fgreen14@btopenworld.com
Website: http://www.magicparrot.com
