Pepys' Show

Ages 7-14

Keystages KS1-KS3

Cast Size 25-40

Duration 45 - 60 Mins

Musical Styles Classical, Madrigal, Music Hall, Shanty, March, Ballad and Waltz, Pop

The Great Fire of London and Plague

Extracts from Samuel Pepys' diary bring the swinging 1660s to life. Beggars on rat-infested streets celebrate the Restoration of King Charles II alongside aristocrats flaunting themselves, despite the vermin lurking beneath their fine clothes. Personal hygene hasn't been invented yet! But, as the Puritans predict, this will all lead to no good. In 1665 the Plague returns with a vengeance, claiming 100,000 lives – 20% of the city's population – followed by the Great Fire of 1666 which destroys much of the City. But all this will lead to a cleaner, safer London designed by Christopher Wren.

Eleven distinctive songs, lively dances and an entertaining script with evenly distributed parts and plenty of choruses for younger pupils to join in make Pepys’ Show ideal for primary schools and Youth Theatre.

Read about Samuel Pepys: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/pepys_samuel.shtml

For more information about Pepys’ Show: contact@dcmusicals.com

These tracks will be uncut once the digital version of this musical is purchased...

01 Pepys' Show
02 The King Is Back
03 Dance Of The Rats And Fleas
04 I Ain't Never 'ad A Barth In Me Life
05 Bring Out Your Dead (Funeral March)
06 Doctor Dipsy-Doodle
07 Vagabond And Scallywag
08 (Music Intro) Dance Of The Flames
09 Merry Ferryman
10 The Great Fire Of London
11 Has Anybody Seen Our House_
12 Followers Of Fashion
13 Old Betsy's Back
14 Pepys' Show (Reprise)

SKU: GA11050

Teacher's Pack/Digital Option
Teacher's Book & CD: Book includes full script, character list, curriculum-linked material, sheet music and lyrics. CD includes all songs recorded with children’s voices and full backing tracks.
Digital Downloads: Get started straight away with a PDF version of the script and MP3s of all of the songs and backing tracks (only available when you purchase the Book & CD Pack). Where available, a complimentary abridged version of the script is also included.
Please select from Teachers Book with or without the digital download.

Teacher's Book & CD
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Teacher's Book & CD - Plus Digital Download [+$12.32]

Optional Packs

Scripts Pack (5) [+$24.71each]
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CD Pack (5) [+$12.38each]
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Licensing
Performance Licence: You need a performance licence to perform our show to anyone other than children and staff. Our licences are simple and straight forward, one price allows you to perform the show as many times as you like for a whole year.
Audio/Video 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.

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Attribute name	Attribute value
Ages	7-14
Keystages	KS1-KS3
Cast Size	25-40
Musical Styles	Classical, Madrigal, Music Hall, Shanty, March, Ballad and Waltz, Pop
Characters	Samuel Pepys, Town Crier, Mrs Pepys, Jane, Dr Dipsy-Doodle, Thomas Faryner, Baker’s Maid Aristocrats: King Charles ll, Queen Catherine, Lord Mayor, Ferryman, Lord Snuff* & Lady Merryjig* & others Puritans: Mr & Mrs Worthy, Worthy Children ; Street People: Betsy Beggit, Polly Pincher, Katie CockleBilly Barrow, Farmer Field & others; Chief Rat, Chief Flame Class Choruses: Aristocrats, Street People, Trades People, Puritans, Oarsmen, Rats, Fleas, Flames
Duration	45 - 60 Mins
Musical Styles	Fanfare, Music Hall, Baroque, Ballad, 2-part singing, Rock and Roll