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.
A wonderfully daft new-musical nativity adventure for EYFS 4-6 year olds.
Book, Music & Lyrics by Joe Partridge
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!
The Story
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
Show Features
🎵 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
Listen
Featured Products
Silly-Billy Shepherd -Standard Schools Licence Pack
One-year performance licence
Digital script (PDF)
Piano/vocal score (PDF)
Script-On-Screen (for classroom viewing)
Directors Guide (With optional lesson plans and activities.)
Guide track (digital download)
Backing tracks (digital download)
All links provided within and are easily accessible from our resources page.
Silly-Billy Shepherd -Standard Schools Licence Pack
One-year performance licence for use with existing materials
Silly-Billy Shepherd - Printed Pack
Want a ready-to-go physical copy of the script and score? Perfect for classroom rehearsals, this printed pack will be posted directly to your school.
Delivery note: This order is fulfilled by our on demand printing partners. We will endeavour to turn this around as quickly as possible, however may take between 8-10 days.