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Is There A Baby In There? - nativity cover art that displays animals crowding round the manger in the stables - looking at baby Jesus
  • Is There A Baby In There? - nativity cover art that displays animals crowding round the manger in the stables - looking at baby Jesus
  • Is There A Baby In There - nativity back cover displaying text describing the nativity plot

Is There A Baby In There?

By Niki Davies

Ages 3-7

Duration 20 mins
Speaking Roles 19
Cast Size 20-40
Ideal Cast Size 30

The animals in the farmyard are waiting patiently for a new baby to arrive. Will it be a lamb, a calf or a foal? They wait and wait and as time passes they begin to worry. Will the precious new baby ever arrive?

This delightful Christmas musical takes a new look at the Nativity story through the eyes of the animals. With six brand new songs and a simple script, this charming musical play is perfect for nursery and infant children at Christmas time. A perfect choice if you are looking for Christmas Nativity plays for early years containing lovely Christmas Nativity songs.

The songs for 'Is There A Baby In There?' are performed by Niki Davies.

The book and songs for 'Is There A Baby In There?' are available for download only. There is no physical copy of this nativity.

For a little extra, the editable WORD version of the script is available as an additional item when purchased alongside the download pack and a performance licence. 

NB - An individual performance licence (if a live audience from outside of the school is to be present) and/or a filming/streaming licence (if footage is to be shared) is required to stage this nativity. 

Invoicing option available to UK schools. Email info@theschoolmusicalscompany.com 

  • Songs
  • Buying Options
  • Synopsis
  • Sample Scripts & Character Info
  • Reviews

Buying Options

Packs

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.

Book & Digital Downloads: Book as above, with digital downloads that include MP3s of all of the songs and backing tracks, plus a PDF version of the full book. Where available, a complimentary pdf version of the abridged script is also included.

No Pack: If you have already purchased a product but didn't buy the licence at the time, choose No Pack under this menu, and the relevant licence/s in the Licences menu.

Licences

Performance Licence: You need a performance licence to perform our show to anyone other than pupils and staff. Our licences are simple - one price 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.

Extras

The EDITABLE VERSION of the script in WORD format is not available as a stand-alone purchase. However, it can be purchased alongside one of the Pack options when a performance or filming/streaming licence is also purchased. It is an additional item (script only, no music or production information) and is not a substitute for the main resource.

Synopsis

The animals in the farmyard are patiently waiting for a new baby to arrive. Will it be a lamb, a calf or a foal? They wait and wait and as time passes they begin to worry. Will the precious new baby ever arrive?

Then something wonderful happens. As they sleep a beautiful golden star begins to shine over their stable and Mary and Joseph wearily enter and rest their heads in the hay. When the animals awake they find a very special surprise waiting for them.

Script Samples

Script Sample 1

Script Sample 2

Characters/Speaking Parts

'Is There A Baby In There?' is a wonderful ensemble piece. Lines can be spoken by individuals playing the different animals, or by groups of children playing those animals. 

The animals mentioned directly within the script are:

Cockerel, horse, mouse, cow, donkey, mule, goat, chicken, barn owl, insects. 

Additionally, there are roles for shepherds, kings, angels, a golden star, and non-speaking roles for Mary and Joseph. 

The script is easily adaptable and would work for a small cast or a much larger cast, with songs divided up neatly between groups. The editable WORD version of the script is available for £9.95 when purchased alongside a performance licence. 

 

 

 

Song Samples

Title Listen
Cock-A-Doodle-Do
Will It Be A Sheep Baby?
Has A Little Baby Been Born?
Hours and Hours
A Golden Star
Cock-a-Doodle-Do (Reprise)
Is There A Baby In There?
Is There A Baby In There? (Reprise)

Reviews

Customer Reviews

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Louise Marks
Catchy tunes!

Lovely songs with simple words and very catchy melodies! Our wee ones have just started learning them and are having such fun singing along! The song files are great quality with a choice of adult female singer, a children’s choir or just instrumental backing tracks. Engaging and interesting script, both in pdf and editable formats. I’m very happy with my purchase and look forward to our performance on 6th December!

£ 21.95
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