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How to put on a
Gruffalo Play
The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books
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How to put on
a Gruffalo Play
The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books
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When I was little, my sister and I were always creating
imaginary characters and putting on shows. And when I
was a teenager I wanted to be an actress. Instead I became
an author and wrote lots of books, but I’ve always loved the
theatre, and writing and acting in plays too.
Author of The Gruffalo
In this booklet you’ll find top tips and ideas for putting
on a show, the Gruffalo song and masks to help with
your performance.
Why not make up your own Gruffalo stories to perform
in the outdoors - a Forestry Commission forest
would make the perfect backdrop for your
deep dark wood!
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Top tips
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• You could put on the play by yourself or with your friends - each of you could choose a different part.
• Practise reading your lines. You could try adding noises such as owl hoots or gruffalo footsteps. How will you make the sounds ?
• Plan the sides from which your characters will enter and exit the stage. How will they move ? Will Snake slide about ? Will Owl fly in ?
• Why not try a different way of putting on the play ? One person could read all the parts while the rest of you move characters.
• Whichever way you put on the play, try having a rehearsal before the big performance. Practice makes perfect!
• Try making it like a real theatre. Have an early evening performance, ask a friend or member of your audience to point a torch at the stage, like a spotlight.
And don’t forget to take a big bow at the end!
for putting onyour play
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The Gruffalosong
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The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books
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He has terrible tusks
And terrible claws
And terrible teeth in his terrible jaws.
He’s the Gruffalo, Gruffalo, Gruffalo,
He’s the Gruffalo!
He has knobbly knees
And turned-out toes
And a poisonous wart at the end of his nose.
He’s the Gruffalo, Gruffalo, Gruffalo,
He’s the Gruffalo!
His eyes are orange.
His tongue is black.
He has purple prickles all over his back.
He’s the Gruffalo, Gruffalo, Gruffalo.
He’s the Gruffalo, Gruffalo, Gruffalo.
He’s the Grr-rr-rr-rr-uffalo,
HE’S THE GRUFFALO!
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Putting onthe play
Design a posterYou could advertise your play with a
poster. Draw a picture of the Gruffalo
on a big piece of paper and write the
title of the play, where your performance
will be and the time it will start.
Give out ticketsYour audience will need tickets if they
want to see your play. Make enough
for everyone who wants to come and
watch. When your audience arrives,
don’t forget to check their tickets!
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The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books
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OUT NOW!Create your own programmes
A programme tells the audience who’s in the
show, but it’s also a great reminder of the fun they’ve
had. To make your own programmes, fold a piece of A4 paper in
half. Write the name of the play on the front and decorate the cover.
On the inside, write a list of all the characters and who played them
in your performance. You could also include the names of anyone
who has helped but isn’t on stage (for example, Dad - snacks,
Laura - lights). Add drawings, thank you notes ... anything you like!
Make owl ice cream
Your audience might be hungry.
Why not make some Gruffalo snacks for
them to enjoy after the play ? Everybody
will love owl ice cream! Ask a grown -up
to scoop some ice cream into cornets.
Use orange jelly sweets for eyes and add
a liquorice or chocolate beak to make an
owel face. Toowhit toowhoo!
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The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books
sheetactivity
FunGruffalomaskNew
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Colour in your mask.1Stick the sheet to a piece of card.
2Cut around the eyes.4
Cut out the mask along the dotted line.
3Tape a stick to the back of the mask, and hold it up in front of your face.
5
How to
make your
mask
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FunOwlmaskNew
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Colour in your mask.1Stick the sheet to a piece of card.
2Cut around the eyes.4
Cut out the mask along the dotted line.
3Tape a stick to the back of the mask, and hold it up in front of your face.
5
How to
make your
mask
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sheetactivity
FunSnakemaskNew
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Colour in your mask.1Stick the sheet to a piece of card.
2
Cut around the eyes.4
Cut out the mask along the dotted line.
3
Tape a stick to the back of the mask, and hold it up in front of your face.
5How to
make your
mask
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sheetactivity
FunMousemaskNew
look book
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Colour in your mask.1Stick the sheet to a piece of card.
2
Cut around the eyes.4
Cut out the mask along the dotted line.
3
Tape a stick to the back of the mask, and hold it up in front of your face.
5How to
make your
mask
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The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books
While you’re in the deep dark wood, why not...
Meet a giant Gruffalo!
Come and visit one of 15 giant wooden Gruffalo sculptures in select forests across
England. Each Gruffalo has been carved in a different position and you can now
spot some Gruffalo’s Child sculptures too.
More information on where you can discover the sculptures can be found at www.forestry.gov.uk/gruffalosculptures
Gruffalo Orienteering
Have a forest adventure on a Gruffalo orienteering course near you. Use a simple
map to find 12 Gruffalo markers, answering related questions along the way.
Run, walk or time yourself against the clock to increase the challenge! The
course is suitable for children up to 8 years old.
For more information on Gruffalo orienteering courses visit
www.forestry.gov.uk/gruffalo-orienteering
Carry on your Gruffalo
adventures in the forest