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The Play of the Royal Astrologers

Full-Length Play, Drama  /  20 any gender (adult)

When the lazy Father Mole-Cricket decided to become an astrologer to make an easy living, little did he know that the Emperor's gold would be stolen on the very same day.

The Play of the Royal Astrologers

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    20 any gender (adult)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Theatre for Young Audiences
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Children (Age 6-10)

Details

Summary

Ordered by the Emperor to find the gold "in the skies" and aided by his equally lazy son, they have just four days in which to recover it. They succeed but only after an accidental discovery of the thieves, a trip on the high seas with pirates and a fortunate case of mistaken identity.

Performing Groups

20 characters, doubling possible. Extras.

  • Setting

    Various simple settings.

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: £70 per performance plus VAT when applicable.

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