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The Water Babies

Short Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  6w, 4m, 2girl(s), 17any gender (adult), 4any gender (youth)

John Bennett

Charles Kingsley's novel lovingly told with a large cast.

The Water Babies

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    6w, 4m, 2girl(s), 17any gender (adult), 4any gender (youth)
  • Duration
    Duration
    75 Minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Fantasy, Adaptation (Literature), Theatre for Young Audiences
  • Suggested Use
    • Cutting Approved for Competition
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for All Audiences

Details

Summary
The classic story of Tom the Chimney sweep's escape from his miserable life with Mr Grimes and his adventure under the river with The Water Babies. 

Tom

Mr Grimes, a chimney-sweep

A gamekeeper

An Irish woman

Nurse

Sir John

Ellie

The DAme of Vendale School

1st Water baby

2nd Water baby

3rd Water baby

A thing with Pincers

4th Water baby - a very little one

Otter

1st Salmon

2nd Salmon

1st Girl

2nd Girl

Professor Ptthmllnsprts

Mrs Bedonebyasyoudid

1st Mermaid

2nd Mermaid

3rd Mermaid

1st Shrimp

2nd Shrimp

4th Mermaid

5th Mermaid

6th Mermaif

The Distinguished Lobster

Mrs Doasyouwouldbedoneby

A dog (a real one)

The Oldest Gairfowl

Mother Carey

1st Truncheon

2nd Truncheon

Ice Fairies, School Children, Spirits of the River, Water babies, Lobstersand Fish of All Kinds.

  • Time Period 19th Century
  • Setting Various locations, middle of the 19th century.
  • Features Fantasy Costumes, Period Costumes
  • Duration 75 Minutes
  • Cautions
    • Animals

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £55 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

Authors

Author

John Bennett

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