Overview

Silly-Billy Shepherd is a playful, heartwarming retelling of the nativity story — told through the eyes of Silly-Billy, a daydreaming shepherd who can’t seem to stay awake on the night everything changes.

Packed with catchy, easy-to-learn songs and plenty of laughs, this short musical celebrates kindness, curiosity, and the joy of working together. Designed for primary schools and youth groups, it’s a perfect festive show that’s simple to stage and unforgettable to perform.

The Story

Out in the fields one starry evening Silly-Billy watches over they're sheep. Suddenly the Angel Gabriel descends and tells of a special birth in the nearby town of Bethlehem. Silly-Billy isn't interested, of course they see baby sheep being born everyday.

The sheep however are excited with the news and unbeknown to Silly-Billy sneak over the hedge for Bethlehem. Very tired they arrive in Bethlehem they try to find somewhere to stay. Bethlehem is packed with queue's of people waiting in line to see the baby Jesus. Unfortunately, the grumpy Innkeeper won't let anyone see the baby who doesn't meet the dress code and Silly-Billy has no socks!

The sheep have a plan and craft a new pair of socks and they all pile into the stable to see the baby Jesus. Suddenly, Silly-Billy spots his missing sock lying in the manger. Thanks to the Angle Gabriel a gift is a gift. Gold, frankincense or socks!

Silly-Billy Shepherd aims to support National Curriculum music objectives to aid:

Communication & Language
Personal, Social & Emotional Development
Expressive Arts & Design
Understanding the World

Alongside music curriculum specific:

Hearing & Listening
Vocalising & Singing
Moving & Dancing
Exploring & Playing

Music interweaves through all areas of learning and development and Silly-Billy Shepherd aims to demonstrate positive relationships & aid vocal communication whilst learning to express feelings and emotions. Developing musical elements such as pitch, rhythm and timbre, demonstrating that musicality is an intrinsic part of our everyday lives.

This seasonal production aids to spiritual wellbeing exploring the Christmas story helping to develop their sense of place in the world and beyond.

Curriculum

🎵 7 original songs with memorable melodies
🕒 Approx. 20/25 minutes running time
👧 Flexible cast size — suitable for 10–40 performers (Narration led by pupils or teacher).
💡 Simple staging — easily adaptable for school halls or small theatres
📖 Includes script, piano/vocal score, and backing tracks
🏫 Ideal for EYFS & Key Stage 1

Show Features

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Licensing & Performance Rights

Silly-Billy Shepherd is available for school and youth theatre performance licences.

Each licence includes:

Performance rights for one academic year
Digital script and piano/vocal score
Script-On-Screen for classroom viewing
Backing tracks - guide vocal & performance backing
Directors pack including optional teaching resources (lesson plans and activity ideas included)

🎟 Licence Fees: £43.00 per school (including annual performance license digital script and piano/vocal score). £28 for second school using the same resources. £24.00 for subsequent licence.

Any questions, please get in touch using the contact form adjacent.

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