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Poking around a junk shop full of oriental charms, two children are looking for
a birthday present for their Grandfather. They discover a heavy dust-covered
book - 'Tales of the Arabian Nights'. A mysterious character, whom the children
take to be the shopkeeper, suddenly appears then tells the children about the
book before reading them the story of Princess Scheherazade.
Princess Scheherazade believes she can break an evil spell which has made the
Sultan so bitter and cruel that he takes a new bride every night and kills her
the following day. The Princess, aided by her sister, plans to marry the Sultan
then tell such interesting stories each night that he will wish to hear more
each and every night.
The particular stories featured are 'The Tale Of The Beggar', 'The
Tale Of Ali Baba'. 'The Fisherman's Tale' and 'The Tale Of The
Prince And The Stone'.
This
musical offers a rich mix of songs, drama, dance opportunities, characters and
costume. It can also be performed as a narrated choir presentation. Ideal
for primary, junior, middle and elementary schools plus choirs.
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