Curriculum Links

Music: Supports KS2 music objectives including:

• Performing – singing solo and in groups, following rhythm, phrasing, and choreography cues

• Composing & Arranging – experimenting with melodies, harmonies, and rhythmic patterns

• Listening & Appraising – understanding structure, dynamics, and performance style

• Interrelated Dimensions of Music – exploring pulse, rhythm, pitch, timbre, and expression

World War Two Topic Links (KS2 History)

This production supports the KS2 National Curriculum aim to study “a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066”, with a focus on the World War II.

• Develop a chronologically secure knowledge of key events of World War Two, including the outbreak of war, evacuation, and the impact on Britain

• Understand how people’s lives were affected through the study of the Home Front, including rationing, air raids, and daily life during wartime

• Address historically valid questions about children’s experiences, particularly evacuation and separation from families

• Construct informed responses by exploring character perspectives and motivations through performance

• Understand historical concepts such as continuity and change, cause and consequence, and similarity and difference

• Gain historical perspective by considering the roles and contributions of different groups, including civilians and organisations such as the Women’s Voluntary Service

Through rehearsal and performance, pupils actively engage with historical content, supporting deeper understanding, empathy, and retention in line with National Curriculum expectations.

English: Supports KS2 English objectives including:

• Speaking & Listening – articulating lines, storytelling, and performing with expression

• Reading & Comprehension – understanding plot, character motivations, and dialogue

• Writing & Vocabulary – exploring lyrical phrasing, dialogue creation, and story adaptation

• Drama & Performance – interpreting text through characterisation and stage movement

Personal, Social & Emotional Development:

• Building confidence, resilience, and team collaboration

• Understanding conflict resolution, empathy, and positive decision-making

• Expressing emotions through performance and character

Show Features

• 🎵 7 original songs integrated with scene transitions for a fully staged story

• 📜 Original script

• 🕒 Approx. 40 minutes running time

• 👧 Flexible cast size — suitable for 10–50 performers

• 💡 Simple staging — adaptable for school halls, studios, or small theatres

• 📖 Includes full script, piano/vocal score, backing tracks, and directors notes

Perfectly achievable for KS2 groups, with roles and routines adaptable for different abilities and class sizes.