The Gruffalo Play
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'The Gruffalo' is an internationally bestselling picture book, a popular stage show, a BAFTA and Oscar-nominated animation and now the story has been adapted into a fun and accessible play script by Julia Donaldson. Ideal for children to use as a school play or at home, the play book has been designed with rehearsals and performance in mind. A clear layout and colour-coding for each character will help children to follow their lines and join the action with ease.
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This engaging play adaptation transforms the beloved woodland adventure into an accessible script format perfect for young performers. The clever color-coding system for each character and clear layout make following lines and stage directions intuitive for early readers. Children will delight in bringing the mouse's clever encounters to life, from the sly fox to the terrifying Gruffalo himself, while building reading fluency through dramatic expression.
What sets this script apart is its thoughtful design specifically for classroom or home performance, with visual cues that support emerging readers during rehearsals. Young actors who already love the rhythmic language of the original story will find immediate success in their roles, gaining confidence in public speaking and collaborative storytelling. The familiar narrative structure provides a comfortable framework for first-time performers to explore character voices and movement, creating a rewarding introduction to theater arts that celebrates participation over perfection.
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