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Keith Dawson

KEITH DAWSON  (1953 - )

 Nationality:    British
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Playwrighter since 1973. Pantomimes were the first plays written by myself. These are still published by Musicline Publications Ltd and available from the publisher and myself and include Cinderella (1998 last revised), Dick Whittington (1998 last revised), Sleeping Beauty (1995), Snow White (1996), and Babes In The Wood (1996). These have been followed by musical shows based on well known and entirely original stories since. These include two versions of The Wind In The Willows (1999), Pictures of Christmas and its sequel Pictures of a Christmas World (1995) Nativity (2000), Bethlehem and its sequel Back To Bethlehem (1993), Happy Birthday Jesus (2001), Nine Lessons and Carols (2002), The Christmas Story (2008), and We'll Meet again (2009).

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below is a list of Keith Dawson's plays - click on a Play Title for more information

 Christmas Story, The         Happy Birthday Jesus         Nativity         Pictures Of A Christmas World         We'll Meet Again         Wind In The Willows, The

Christmas Story, The

Synopsis:
Narrators link the scenes seamlessly as we follow the road to Bethlehem, in Keith Dawson's adaptation of the classical, biblical journey to the birth of Jesus. Peter Canwell's sensitive style of music and lyrics provides the essence of this story that will be told in schools up and down the land. From the shepherd that counts sheep to help him sleep, to the innocent Wise Men seeking an audience with the mighty and treacherous Herod, we follow the journey all the way to the Innkeepers stable in Bethlehem and the cry of a new-born baby'. Fourteen songs culminate in the beautiful, lyrical number 'Because of Him', which is sure to be an absolute winner with the children and audience alike.

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Musicline Publications Ltd (2008)   978-1-84237-118-3

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Genre:
Nativity

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  24 total can mix cast

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Happy Birthday Jesus

Synopsis:
This delightful nativity for 4 - 7 year olds establishes the link between Christmas and Jesus' birthday with seven, easy to learn, catchy songs. The story follows a group of children making a birthday card for Jesus, each child suggesting an idea to add to the card. as each new idea is created, a tableau is acted out including songs and dance if required. The show concludes with the traditional nativity scene. This easily adaptable show can be performed by a small number of children or as many as you wish in about 35 to 40 minutes.

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Musicline Publications Ltd (2001)   978-1-84237-018-6

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Nativity

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Nativity

Synopsis:
What if Herod had managed to get his way and prevent Jesus from growing up to be the Saviour ? That is the question behind this Nativity celebrating two thousand years of Christianity. Herod is advised by his sages of the birth of the Saviour King, but he seems unconcerned about a baby. The sages then take him on a trip through history showing him the works and miracles of Jesus, the Conversion of Paul the Roman on the road to Damascus, and the spread of Christianity. Humour abounds without being irreligious in any way, especially when the monks, seen busy copying out by hand the scriptures and books of the bible are interrupted by Murdoch, the highly inventive but hopelessly impractical brother. The story finalises with the fall of Rome and children in schools in the year two thousand, celebrating Christmas, much to Herod's annoyance ! Brilliant songs that the children will love to sing again and again are evident.

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Musicline Publications Ltd (1999)   978-1-84237-021-6

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Genre:
Children's Nativity

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Male:  -            Female:  -            Other:  31 in total can be mix cast

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Pictures Of A Christmas World

Synopsis:
Following on from the hugely successful "Pictures of Christmas", this Christmas tableau brings us carols from around the world as we follow the exploits of one of Santa's elves, who has become separated from Santa and his team whilst delivering on Christmas Eve. He is befriended by some children who promise to help. aided by a toboggan and some magic dust, they set off in chase of Santa, but always arrive too late. Travelling to Europe, Australia, Central America, the Caribbean etc they see people celebrate Christmas in their customary ways and songs. Eventually he is reunited with Santa in time to celebrate Christmas.

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Musicline Publications Ltd (1995)   978-1-898754-38-1

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Genre:
Children's Nativity/Christmas Play

Parts:
Male:  17            Female:  13            Other:  19

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We'll Meet Again

Synopsis:
Set just before the outbreak of World War 2, We'll Meet again follows the exploits of a group of children as they learn new skills at school - donning gas masks, hearing sirens and being instructed in the safety of the air-raid shelters. at the outbreak of War, we see the children at the railway station making their tearful farewells before evacuation. all this takes place during what was known as the "phoney war" - a time when many parents felt that the threat of bombing had been exaggerated and by early 1940 most of children had returned to their homes. In act Two, we meet the children back home, bored stiff . But then, as the bombs begin to fall, the decision is made that the children must once more be evacuated to somewhere safe. The musical ends on armistice Day, 1945 when children and parents are re-united, closing the show with the title song "We'll Meet again"

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by Gawen Robinson And Keith Dawson

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Musicline Publications Ltd (2009)   978-1-84237-121-3

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Genre:
children's musical

Parts:
Male:  20            Female:  12            Other:  10

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Wind In The Willows, The

Synopsis:
The delightful tale of Rat, Mole, Badger and Toad, adapted for amateur and school stage, is based on the well known book. Keeping faith with Kenneth Grahame's original story, the musical contains 12 catchy and lyrical tunes of differing styles. The production pack contains the piano / vocal score and script with full production notes including set drawings and plans to assist staging this entertaining show. The script has been written in a way that enables schools with differing resources to be able to stage the show effectively.

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Musicline Publications Ltd (1999)   978-1-898754-08-4

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Parts:
Male:  8            Female:  4            Other:  5

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