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A Christmas Carol: Festive Drama script for kids

A Christmas Carol: Festive Drama script for kids

Subject: Drama

Age range: 11-14

Resource type: Worksheet/Activity

Last updated

22 August 2026

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Check out this adapted version of the classic Dickens tale, ‘A Christmas Carol’.

This full-length script adaptation was originally performed as a whole-school (18 months to 18 years) Christmas production at an international school and offers speaking parts for 40 actors.

If possible, please purchase the School Licence - this will allow you to share with colleagues and print unlimited copies for performers. Thank you.

Enjoy!

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3 years ago
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This is a decent length script which is ideal for KS3 drama club

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