Grimm's Fairytales on Stage: A collection of plays based on the Brothers Grimm's Fairytales (On Stage Books) - Softcover

Meighan, Julie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1916319521 ISBN 13: 9781916319523

Publisher: JemBooks, 2020

Synopsis

Step into Grimm’s enchanted world—made simple to stage. Grimm’s Fairytales on Stage is a collection of classic Brothers Grimm tales adapted into short, child-friendly play scripts that children can perform, read aloud, or enjoy together.

Created for teachers, group leaders, and parents, these plays suit classrooms, assemblies, after-school clubs, and home learning. Each script is designed for reader’s theatre and quick rehearsal, with a clear flow that keeps children engaged and makes performance feel achievable.

A Storyteller/Narrator can guide the action throughout, helping groups with mixed reading levels stay confident and connected to the story. The staging is kept practical, with simple directions, clear character cues, and minimal props, so you can focus on expression, movement, and character choices rather than set-building.

Inside you’ll find:

The Elves and the Shoemaker
The Musicians of Bremen
Hansel and Gretel
Rumpelstiltskin
Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs
The Cat and the Mouse
The Frog Prince
Little Red Riding Hood
The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Each play supports:

Flexible participation through adaptable casting for small or large groups
Speaking and listening through structured dialogue and turn-taking
Oral language development through rich fairy-tale vocabulary and expressive talk
Reading fluency and comprehension through shared reading and reader’s theatre pacing
Confidence and presentation skills through short, achievable performances
Collaboration and teamwork through rehearsal, cooperation, and shared roles
Movement and expression through clear stage directions and character choices
Inclusion through a supportive Narrator/Storyteller structure for mixed-ability groups
Low-prep use with minimal props and straightforward staging

From forests and cottages to castles and curses, this collection makes it easy to bring Grimm’s best-loved tales to life—one short, satisfying performance at a time.

Edition details

• Publisher: JemBooks
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1916319521
• ISBN 13: 9781916319523
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 47