• The Mystic Nativity

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    The Mystic Nativity
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    A CD with vocal tracks for listening to & learning, plus backing tracks for dances & performances, is user-friendly for all teachers & pupils! Musical styles include classical, rock, jazz, folk & part-singing.

    Ages:     7 to 14, Duration: 40 to 60 minutes

    PLOT:
    This work is inspired by Botticelli’s Renaissance painting, 'The Mystic Nativity' – on display at the National Gallery, London. 
    A sung narration introduces the seven Nativity scenes -  'The Annunciation', 'The Journey to Bethlehem', 'The Birth', 'The Shepherds', 'The Wise Men' and 'The Celebration'. Characters in each scene perform a song and dance, each in a different musical style. They enter the stable in turn, making a final tableau based on The Mystic Nativity painting. Choruses of animals, angels and shepherds are positioned behind and to the side.
    This moving musical can be performed as a choral work or with a script for a more ambitious dramatic production. Colourful costumes are inspired by those in Boticelli's painting - angels in brown, pink and white robes, and Mary in an extra large blue gown, depicting her importance. A slide of this beautiful picture makes an effective backdrop. 

    PARTS:
    Solo speaking & Group singing: 20 to 40 (* = Solo singing)
    1 – 10 Narrators*, Ann and Joachim – Mary’s parents, Mary*, Joseph, Angel Gabriel, King Herod
    Citizens: Adam, Rachael, Simeon, Hannah & Dan; Innkeepers – Judith & Reuben
    Donkeys: Pepper, Rice, Sugar & Spice;
    Camels: Saffron, Cinnamon, Vanilla; Ox, Cow & Sheep 
    Shepherds: Asa, Eli, Thomas; Wise Men: Gaspar, Melchior & Balthasar
    Flexible Choruses: Guards, Attendants, Priests, Roman Messenger & Soldiers

    CROSS-CURRICULAR CONTENT:
    Christmas, Nativity: Religious Studies, Caring, Families, Friendship, Cooperation: Ancient Rome & Egypt: Famous Renaissance paintings and artists, Boticelli

    Review: We performed this as a choral work in our Church. Very moving! - Carol Hall, Vancouver

    Project & Performance Packs save time & hassle. Please view below to choose the right one for your school. 
    All performances and recordings must be licenced as shown below.

    From £1.00
    - The Mystic Nativity Director’s Book 19 in stock
    £17.95
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    62 pages include script; lyrics; piano score; cast list; staging, costume, dance & cross-curricular ideas; CD with vocal & backing tracks (sample tracks above)
    - The Mystic Nativity Project Pack 1 20+ in stock
    £54.00
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    Director’s Book & CD (as above) 24 Pupils’ Scripts & Lyrics (24 pages)
    - The Mystic Nativity Performance Pack 20+ in stock
    £110.00
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    Director’s Book & CD (as above); 36 Pupils’ Scripts & Lyrics; extra CD; 2 Posters; Licence for unlimited performances within 6 months
    - The Mystic Nativity 12-Script Pack 20+ in stock
    £24.00
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    12 Scripts with Lyrics (24 pages)
    - The Mystic Nativity 3-CD Pack 20+ in stock
    £18.00
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    Vocal and backing tracks with a variety of voices, instruments and sound effects for rehearsals, performances and listening.
    - The Mystic Nativity Single Performance Licence 20+ in stock
    £30.00
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    Single performance licence for a single event with ticket sales less than £500. Please add additional events using the Additional Performance Licence below. If ticket sales are over £500 per event please contact us.
    - The Mystic Nativity Additional Performance Licence 20+ in stock
    £12.00
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    Additional performance licence (requires single performance licence) for events with ticket sales less than £500 per event. Please indicate number of additional performances. If ticket sales are over £500 per event please contact us.
    - The Mystic Nativity Project Pack 2 0 in stock
    £66.00
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    Everything needed for class and school projects including Director’s Book, 36 Scripts with Lyrics. extra CD with vocal & backing tracks
    - The Mystic Nativity Recording Licence – non-commercial 20+ in stock
    £1.00
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    Non-commercial sound and video recording licence.
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