Пьеса для школьного театра " Вокруг света за минуту"

“Round the World in a minute.”

A play on the book “Mary Poppins” by P. L. Travers.

Characters: Storyteller (St.), Mary Poppins (M. P.), Jane (J.), Michael (M.), Polar Bear (Bear), Parrot, Panda, Dolphin.

St. – The weather was wonderful. Mary Poppins and children went for a walk. When they were in the park, Michael saw a compass on the ground.

J. – “What is it, Michael?”

M. – “I won’t tell you.”

J. – “Mary Poppins, what is it for?”

St. – Mary Poppins took the little box from Michael’s hand.

M. P. – “To go round the world with.”

M. – “What an idea! It is not a ship! This little box can’t take you round the world.”

M. P. – “North!”

St. – Suddenly it got very cold, and the wind was very strong! All around them there was a lot of ice and snow.

J. – “Oh! Where are we now? Where is the park?”

St. – The next moment a Polar Bear jumped out. He was standing on his legs.

Bear – “Welcome to the North Pole! You are very cold, aren’t you? That’s because you need something to eat. What would you like? Fish?”

M. P. – “I’m afraid we can’t stay. We’re on our way round the world. South!”

St. – The next moment the air got soft and warm. The children were in a noisy green jungle. They saw a large Parrot.

Parrot – “Welcome! Can you help me, Mary Poppins? My wife’s out and I’m so tired sitting on the eggs. Well, stay here, and I can get some sleep. Do, Mary Poppins! And I’ll get you some bananas.”

M. P. – “I’m sorry, but we are on our way round the world. East!”

St. – Again the world went round and round – or they went round and round the world?

Now they were among bamboos. A big black animal with white spots was sleeping on the ground. It was a Panda in its own home and not in a Zoo!

Panda – “Oh, it’s you, my dear girl. Well, I’ll make a home for you all in a moment.”

M. P. – “We are not going to stay. We’re taking a little trip round the world.”

Panda – “Isn’t it strange? Going round the world, when you could stay here with me! My dear children, tickle me behind the ears. That always sends me to sleep.”

M. P. – “Goodbye. West!”

St. – Hills and lakes, mountains and forests went round and round. This time they were on a long white seashore. And before them there was a large black-and-grey Dolphin with her baby.

Dolphin – “Mary Poppins, you’re just in time for an evening swim. What are you doing here?”

M. P. – “Oh, Amelia, we are just going round the world.”

Dolphin – “Well, now for a meal. What would you like?”

M. P. – “Thank you, Amelia. But we must be at home in a moment.”

Dolphin – “What kind of visit is that? Next time you must stay for tea, and we’ll sit together on a rock and sing a song to the moon.”

J., M. – “That will be lovely.”

Dolphin – “Well, bye-bye then!”

J., M. – “Bye, Amelia!”

M. P. – “Goodbye, Amelia. Home!”

St. – The sea was not there. There was green grass and Jane and the Twins and Mary Poppins walking in the Park.

Storyteller’s words are followed by music.

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Пьеса " Вокруг света за минуту " по повести известной английской писательницы Памелы Трэверс "Мэри Поппинс". Рекомендуется для школьного театра как десятиминутное выступление на празднике. Знакомит учащихся с английской литературой, практикует диалогическую речь, повышает мотивацию к изучению английского языка.