Musicals

Operation Pied Piper
Script: Mark Wheeller (using improvisations from Stantonbury Youth Theatre 1981)
Music: Mark Wheeller.
Lyrics: Lesley Griffiths; Nick Mason; Kevin Rimell; Mark & Rachel Wheeller; Steven Wyatt.

Although this is published specifically by a School based publisher ... it would make an ideal choice of musical for a Society who might also choose to put on Oliver! or Annie.

Rachel's parents are determined that the war will not split their family up. After refusing to have her evacuated in 1939 they do so mid way through 1940. At first she does not settle, but after the death of her mother in London during The Battle of Britain she becomes increasingly at home with her billets in Northamptonshire. When her father requests that she return she wants to stay where she feels at home.

"The cast of 80 or so had some wonderful material ... catchy songs with snappy lyrics, roof raising chorus's and a wonderful finale."
Mark Cook - Milton Keynes Gazette

"The evocation of the period was so good that I spent the first act waiting for Vera Lynne's entrance."
Hugh David - Times Educational Supplement

Duration: 75 minutes plus interval.
Cast: 30-150. Age Range: 7-70+! (Has been successfully been performed by Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Youth Theatre/Amateur Operatic groups.

Published by: SchoolPlay Productions Ltd. 15 Inglis Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3HU. Tel: 01206 540111. Fax 01206 766944. schoolplay@inglis-house.demon.co.uk

SchoolPlay Productions Ltd. deal with the performing rights associated with this Musical.
A pre-recorded, fully orchestrated backing track is available from SchoolPlay Productions arranged by Stewart Blackmore.