Nativity Play Script: The Star Who Was Late

An original nativity play for schools, nurseries, churches and clubs, with everything you need to put on the show. In The Star Who Was Late, the smallest star in the sky oversleeps on the most important night of all. As she rushes to Bethlehem she lights the way for Mary and Joseph, the shepherds and the wise men without realising it. It tells the traditional nativity story with gentle jokes for the audience and a warm message: even the smallest light matters. WHAT'S INSIDE (20 pages + editable script) 1. The full script: 8 scenes, about 20 minutes with songs (about 12 without) 2. Characters page: 34 speaking parts with a short description, line count and scenes for each part 3. Cast size guide: how to run it with about 15, 25 or 30+ children, plus non-speaking groups (stars, angels, sheep, townspeople, animals, camels, choir) 4. Song planner: 6 song spots with space to fill in your own songs, plus 12 traditional carol ideas 5. Costume ideas for every part, using things families already have 6. Props, staging and lighting checklist 7. 6-week rehearsal planner 8. Letter to parents with a reply slip 9. Blank cast list with costume and lines checkboxes 10. Tickets (10 per page), poster, programmes (2 per page) and star performer certificates 11. Editable Word script (.docx) to change names, share out lines or add parts WHY YOU'LL LIKE IT - Original script with short, easy lines for ages 4 to 9 (Reception to Year 4) - Flexible cast from about 15 to 60+ children, with optional lines and group lines - Line counts for every part, so you can share parts fairly - School licence included: print as many copies as your school needs - Undated, so you can use it every Christmas WHAT YOU GET - 2 PDF files: A4 and US Letter (same 20 pages) - 1 editable Word file (.docx) of the script - Quick Start guide (PDF) HOW IT WORKS - Download the files from your Etsy Purchases page - Print at 100% / actual size at home, at school or at a print shop - Open the Word file in Word, Pages or Google Docs to make changes PLEASE NOTE - This is a DIGITAL download. Nothing physical will be shipped. - No song lyrics or music are included. The script marks 6 places for songs of your choice. - Licence: personal use, or use within one school, nursery, church or group. You may perform and film the play for families as often as you like. Please don't share the files with other schools or resell them. Designed by Thexton Labs. Artwork and layouts were created with our own code, with the help of AI tools.