The Glorious Games

Join the Spirit of the Games for a fascinating journey through the history of the Olympic Games, from their origins in Ancient Greece, their re-birth in 1896, to the hopes and dreams of today's aspiring young athletes. With a wide range of different options for staging your production, The Glorious Games is sure to win a gold medal.

Synopsis

The Glorious Games is a musical production for Key Stage 2 students that tells the story of the Olympic Games. The musical is set in ancient Greece and follows the journey of a group of athletes as they prepare for the games.

The story begins with the Herald of the Games announcing the start of the Olympic Games. The athletes are excited to compete and show off their skills. The first song, ‘The Glorious Games’, sets the tone for the rest of the musical, with a lively and upbeat melody that captures the excitement of the athletes.

The athletes are introduced one by one, each with their own unique personality and skill set. There is the wrestler, the runner, the discus thrower, and the javelin thrower, among others. The athletes are all eager to win, but they also support each other and work together as a team.

In the end, the athletes are all winners, with each of them achieving their own personal bests. The final song, ‘The Glorious Games’ (reprise), celebrates the athletes' achievements and the spirit of the Olympic Games.

Overall,

The Glorious Games is a fun and engaging musical that teaches children about the history and values of the Olympic Games. The characters are relatable and likeable, and the songs are catchy and memorable. The musical is suitable for a wide range of ages and can be adapted to fit different cast sizes and performance spaces.

Details

Author: Alison Carver
Target age: 7-11 Year Olds
Page Count: 64 pages
Speaking/Solo parts: 44+ *
Chorus parts/groups: Yes
Performance duration: ~ 40 minutes

*most parts are flexible and can be doubled up or shared according to the size of your cast.

Buying options

Step 1: Musical Book

Book: Book includes full script, character list, curriculum-linked material, sheet music and lyrics.

CDs & Downloads: Backing tracks to accompany the musical is available in the form of a CD or downloadable MP3s.

Step 2: Extras

CD 10-Pack: Additional CDs to support the musical for rehursals etc. Includes all songs recorded as full backing tracks.

Editable Script: A copy of the basic script made available in an editable Microsoft Word document - Note: This is not a replacement for the original book.

Step 3: Licencing

Performance Licence: You need a performance licence to perform our show to anyone other than pupils and staff. The licence allows you to perform the show as many times as you like during a twelve month period.

Filming/Streaming Licence: If you plan to film your performance and manufacture DVDs for distribution, stream content on an internet site or on social media, you will also need to purchase this licence.

About Alison Carver

Alison studied music at university, followed by postgraduate studies in London and Manchester. She spent several years working as an orchestral percussionist, pianist and theatre musical director. During this time, she began composing children’s music and was commissioned to write songs for BBC Television and Radio.

Now working in primary music education, Alison writes songs and musicals for the children that she teaches. She is able to draw upon her experience as a professional musician to create music of character that is varied and appealing, aimed to give pleasure to performers and audience alike!