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Primary Schools Musicals 2011

Bushfire Press

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IMPORTANT CONDITIONS!• All musicals copyright. Unauthorised copying, selling, lending or performance may result in prosecution. • Permission required for filming, video or audio taping. Royalties charged for video/DVD/CD duplication.• Performance royalties payable for ALL performances (whether or not admission is charged).• Books & CDs remain the property of Bushfire Press and must be returned with royalty payments.• DVDs available for hire (selected shows only)

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ROYALTY PAYMENTSAll musicals attract a performance royalty– whether or not admission is charged.

Payment to be made within 21 days

ROYALTY CATEGORIESB — 12% of gross takings, with a minimum of $132 inc. per performance

C — 10% of gross takings, with a minimum of $93.50 inc. per performance

WHAT YOU GET

Musicals come in a Production Hire Kit, comprising:

• Master Book (script, production notes, photocopiable lyrics, score)

• 20 Student scripts (Additional student scripts $5.50 inc. each)

• Double CD of vocal and backing tracks & FX

• Performance and videotaping/DVD application forms

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Officially sanctioned by the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company of London. Faithful adaptations of Gilbert & Sullivan, appropriate in vocal range and lyric manageability to younger performers from middle primary to middle high school years. Instrumental backings adapted from Sir Arthur Sullivan’s original orchestral score. Everything you need to give your students a wonderful theatrical experience with the most enduring music theatre team of all time with these wonderful farces of all things heroic & operatic!

THE GILBERT & SULLIVAN SERIES

ADAPTED FOR YOUNG PERFORMERSBy Lynne Bartlett, David Billings, Mark Leehy and Kevin O’Mara

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The Mikadoby Gilbert & Sullivan, adapted for young performers by Bartlett-Billings-Leehy-O’Mara

Duration: 60 minutes. 12 principals & chorus of Japanese Villagers, Nobles & Guards, 1 or 2 basic sets. A Wand’ring Minstrel comes to Titipu looking for his true love, only to find that she is to marry Ko-Ko, The Lord High Executioner (and the runner of local scams). Suddenly – the town learns of an imminent visit from the Mikado. Something funny is going on here …

Hire kit $198 inc. Separate 3 stave Piano Score (Hire) $55 inc. DVD hire: $11.00 inc. Royalty category B

The Pirates of Penzanceby Gilbert & Sullivan, adapted for young performers by Bartlett-Billings-Leehy-O’Mara

Duration: 60 minutes. 12 principals & chorus of pirates, police & daughters, two basic sets. In Cornwall in the 1880s, Frederik, once mistakenly apprenticed to a pirate ship, has fallen for Mabel, daughter of the Very Model Of A Modern Major General. for her love he must now defeat his old shipmates (with the dubious aid of a troop of bumbling police).

Hire kit $198 inc. Separate 3 stave Piano Score (Hire) $55 inc. DVD hire: $11.00 inc. Royalty category B

‘The Mikado’ was a great success. The script was adapted well. Any songs changed from the original version were clever & funny & appropriate to the age performing.St Joseph’s Primary, Bracken Ridge

Extremely well written for children. Swan Education Centre of Primary Arts

Thank you so much for a wonderful adaptation (of Pirates of Penzance). It went off with a bang. I will be in touch next year for another production. Coleraine Primary School

The show was great and the way you culled it back was sensitive and fitted together well. Oakleigh Sth PS

HMS Pinaforeby Gilbert & Sullivan, adapted for young performers by Bartlett-Billings-Leehy-O’Mara

Duration: 60 minutes. 10 principals & chorus of Sailors, Sisters, Cousins & Aunts. 1 basic set. The sailor is in love with the Captain’s daughter – who is promised to the First Lord of the Admiralty. Can a common sailor love above his station?

Hire kit $198 inc. Separate 3 stave Piano Score (Hire) $55 inc. Royalty category B

Thank you for your wonderful production of ‘The Mikado’. The students had a fantastic experience and learned a lot about performance, working in a theatre setting, rehearsing, live performance and the amount of commitment a show requires.John Wollaston Anglican Community School

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Shows based on the works of Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Hans Christian Andersen or on classic tales & myths.

THE CLASSICS SERIES

Kids in Camelotby Bartlett-Billings-Fairbairn-Leehy-O’Mara

FOR ALL THOSE SCHOOLS ASKING FOR A SHOW WITH A LARGE CAST – HAVE WE GOT ONE FOR YOU! Duration: 60 minutes. 13 principals and 10-20 small parts. 1 basic set. Based on Mark Twain’s A Conneticutt Yankee in King Arthur’s Court this is the tale of an Australian schoolboy who falls asleep doing his history homework and wakes up in Camelot. He introduces modern technology to the ancient kingdom and tries to outwit Merlin, who sees him as a rival Wizard. But is the old world ready to meet the new?

Hire kit $198 inc. DVD hire: $11.00 inc. Royalty category B

Fabulous! Most suitable to this age group. Lots of small speaking parts that gave every performer a chance to shine, with just a few solo singing parts and lots of chorus work – just what we need! The music was well written – congratulations – with great medieval flavour and easy-to-follow, catchy melodies and clever, humorous lyrics in SINGABLE KEYS! St Michael’s, Nowra

Masquerade!A commedia dell arte musical by Bartlett-Billings-Fairbairn-Leehy-O’Mara

Duration: 60 minutes. 16 principals & chorus. One set. Based on Mark Twain’s The Prince and the Pauper. In a renaissance town, over the course of a single day, the course of history is changed as Arlecchino helps Prince Nicolo and Pauper Nicola exchange places and experience life on the other side. Slapstick & fast paced. A wonderful intro to the music theatre of Commedia – with parts for a live student recorder/percussion band on stage (if required).

Hire kit $198 inc. Royalty category C

Was awesome! It provided huge scope for drama, music, dance, gymnastics and clowning. Bombay School

A Kidsummer Night’s DreamA musical fantasy by Bartlett-Billings-Fairbairn-Leehy-O’Mara

Duration: 90 minutes. 21 principals & chorus. This marvellous musical explodes in a joyous celebration of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, A Kidsummer Night’s Dream – full of mischief and mayhem, misunderstandings & magic potion mix-ups, as kings & queens, humble workers, fairies, parents & kids all chase their dreams. This show is simply… MAGIC! One of our most popular shows.

Hire kit $198 inc. DVD hire: $11.00 inc. Royalty category B

Brilliant! A Kidsummer Night’s Dream was an excellent script, as students grasped the concepts extremely well and certainly did the production proud. Comments such as ‘The best production yet’ were numerous.One that Year 6, 2006, will never forget. Ben Venue Public School

Brilliant – for a large cast it worked well (all your shows do), Funny, entertaining, great songs. Had lots of positive feedback from colleagues & parents. One on the best we’ve done. As always, easy to use. Everything there and ready to go.Mortdale Public School


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Shows based on the works of Shakespeare, Mark Twain, Hans Christian Andersen or on classic tales & myths.

THE CLASSICS SERIES

Kids At Sea (Sindbad Sails Again)A Rock Odyssey by Bartlett-Fairbairn-Leehy-O’Mara

Duration: 70 minutes. 26 principals & chorus. Sail the seven seas with young Harold Sindbad, meeting pirates, mer-people, sultans, Roc Birds and ending up on the Fabulous Treasure Island, where dreams come true and everyone gets what they want on Neptune’s Wonderful Wheel of Fortune. Boisterous, up-lifting and positive—FABULOUS SONGS! Our most popular show.


Thank you for such an entertaining musical. We thoroughly enjoyed staging it and have many happy memories of the event. We have been staggered at the number of other schools in Adelaide also doing it this year.Prince Alfred College

Pinocchio The Musicalby Andie Browne

Duration: 60 minutes. 18 principals & chorus. Adapted from Carlo Collodi’s famous story of the lonely puppet-maker and his mischievous creation, this delightful show is packed with great songs, clear dialogue and simple but inventive scripting.


The Little MermaidA musical fantasy by Bartlett-Billings-Fairbairn-Leehy-O’Mara

Duration: 55 minutes. 21 principals & chorus, one basic set. Based on the Hans Christian Andersen tale of the mermaid who gives up her voice to leave the sea for an earthly prince. This story is filled with wonderful characters from below & above the sea. Separate piano score.

Hire kit $198 inc. Separate 3 stave Piano Score (Hire) $55 inc. Royalty category C

Excellent – musically superb. Enables great choreography. Halendorf PS

This is one of your best shows, It is lively, it lends itself to a large cast and choruses and it moves freely and continuously. Lavington Public School

An excellent show, The children enjoyed every minute – even the rehearsals were full of enthusiasm. Great songs, great lines, well packaged & put together – easy for rehearsals. When you write another one we would love to look at it.


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Popular, time-tested shows on a variety of themes – from space to spies.

THE OLD FAVOURITES SERIES

Dangerkids(or Where the Heck is Carmen San Francisco?)

A Joke & Dagger Musical by Bartlett-Fairbairn-Leehy-O’Mara

Duration: 70 minutes. 19 principals & chorus. The Heads of Government (HOGS) are worried. They have only 7 days to locate Carmen’s rocket, or she’ll launch a satellite to control the world’s video games so that the BADDIES always win. Time to send in the world’s last hope — the DANGERKIDS.


Excellent – another Bushfire Press success. Children really enjoyed the spy theme and mystery! We all had a great time and once again parents really loved it. Caravonica State School

SuperkidsA Rock Comedy by Bartlett-Fairbairn-Leehy-O’Mara

Duration: 60 min. Mixed cast of 18 principals & chorus. Nigel, a mild-mannered schoolboy suddenly gains super hero powers and becomes Captain Vegemite, and, with his faithful companion Robin, the Wholemeal Kid, outsmarts the school bullies and brings peace to the playground. A positive and affirming musical that addresses bullying in an hilarious comic-book spoof!


Superkids is a fun show and the storyline fits with a Health topic the Seniors will be addressing in Term 2 (Bullies & standing up for themselves). I like the fact that the show comes with music, CDs, backing music, notes … this is about the 4th Bushfire Press show I have been involved with. I love them and so do the kids. Keep making them. Richmond Primary School

Dragon GirlA musical fantasy by Bartlett-Black-Leehy-O’Mara

Duration: 65 minutes. 12 principals & chorus. With the power of the HEARTSTONE, and the help of Zardok, last of the Great Wizards, young Anna faces her greatest fear...in a strange kingdom … in another time. Excellent for strong leads. Stunning songs, blending rock and medieval music.


This show is fantastic. It takes the audience on a wonderful journey. The children love the music and the narrative. It is a wonderful show to present as the scenery, costumes etc can be simple or complex and can still be effective. Greenwich Infants School

Fabulous! I directed it 10 years ago and thought the slight updating changes were relevant and effective. Children performing loved it, school audience adored it, parents laughed and were proud. Kelso Public School

I have produced 9 Bushfire Press musicals now and this is one of my favourites – lovely music & great scope for principals and development of atmosphere. Newborough East Primary School


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Popular, time-tested shows on a variety of themes – from space to spies.

THE OLD FAVOURITES SERIES

Once Upon A TimeA Rock Fable by Bartlett-Leehy-O’Mara

Duration: 60 min. 16 principals & chorus. Who let Captain Boredom and the Zombie Army out? Mother Goose has been away and Goosey Gander has been in charge. Imagination has disappeared from Nursery Town. Can Mayor Humpty rally the good folk of Nursery Town and defeat the forces of boredom?

Hire kit $187 inc. DVD hire: $11.00 inc. Royalty category C

We were thrilled with the end results. Loved the songs which were readily learned by all ages. Children were enthusiastic about characters and storyline from the beginning. Extremely positive feedback from community and audience. Ideal show for mixed ages – thank you! Brightwater School

Kids In ParadiseAn Island Musical by Bartlett-Leehy-O’Mara

Duration: 65 min. Mixed cast of 9 principals & chorus. Can Bomba, would-be witchdoctor, save the magic Bongo Tree from the hands of big business? Get ship-wrecked in Paradise for an hour and find out. A joyous explosion of reggae, calypso, zydeco, rock etc. Good for environmental & conservation themes.

Hire kit $187 inc. DVD hire: $11.00 inc. Royalty category C

We knew as soon as we read the script that the children would really enjoy this musical. The music and songs were excellent. Thanks for such a quality product.St Augustines

Kids In SpaceA User-Friendly Rock Musical by Bartlett-Fairbairn-Leehy-O’Mara

Duration: 60 min. 11 principals & chorus. Meet your average futuristic space family and their annoying son, Cumulo Nimbus, who wags school and ends up in the BLACK HOLE with the Space Pirates, a crazy professor and his rejuvinating bubble gum. Great songs! One of our most popular shows.


The show was extremely successful and the kids really enjoyed being involved. The show was easy to stage, especially with the excellent resources that were provided. The music & songs were terrific.The Hills Montessori School

The choice of this play turned out to be an inspired one, becase it was such a delight to stage it. We included every child from Grade 3 to Grade 6 … Teachers, students and families alike continue to rave about ‘Once Upon a Time’, about its funny dialogue, its wonderful range of musical numbers and the enthusiasm and talent of all our students, which were showcased to such effect in this very clever musical. Thanks to the writers. I would like to be kept on your mailing list. St Mary’s College


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THE AUSTRALIANA SERIES

Currawong CreekAn Outback Musical by Bartlett-Leehy-O’Mara

Duration: 60 min. 7 principals & chorus. Join Archie the English Badger and his Australian cousins on the worst-run station in the outback! Excellent for bushfire prevention & Australiana themes.


It was great to do an ‘Aussie’ show with English children. I had to explain some Aussie words, but it was a great hit. Holy Cross School (UK)

The Billabong PrankA Dinki-Di Aussie Musical by Jan McLean & Doug Williams

Duration: 65 minutes. 26 principals & chorus. Come a-Waltzing Matilda with the Swaggie, the Squatter, the Troopers & the Jumbuck, & learn the TRUE story behind Waltzing Matilda in this chaotic comedy of errors … the funniest wedding day in Australian history.


Fantastic, fantastic, fantastic! The kids loved it – as did the parents. St Thomas Mores

THE CHRISTMAS SERIES

A Christmas Pageant (then and now)By Lynne Bartlett, Mark Leehy & Kevin O’Mara

Duration: 60 minutes. A fun-filled journey from Bethlehem to Bondi that takes the audience through the traditions of Christmas from the Nativity to an Aussie beach celebration! 15 known Carols in SINGABLE keys + skits & sketches. For single class to whole school.

Hire kit (master book with script, photocopiable lyrics, production notes & illustrations; double CD of vocals & backings; CDROM of lyrics – for data projection; set of student scripts) $187 inc. Royalty category C

Thank you so much for your lovely ‘Christmas Pageant’. Our parents and girls really loved it! It was a wonderful success. Mentone Girls’ Grammar School

The Jazz NativityA Musical by Andie Browne & Anne Davies

Duration: 60 minutes. 10 principals & chorus. Rock, gospel, blues, swing, soul, ballad, calypso, rap & even C&W styles feature in this unique Nativity, as the members of a modern day family gather for Christmas dinner, & each tells a part of the Christmas story in their own way.



The show worked perfectly for our school. We had year 6 students in all the lead roles. Each class then presented a song. The script was easy to follow & entertaining. The song lyrics were clear. The children managed using the backing tracks. Thank you for providing such a great musical which was perfect for this time of year.

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