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Readers' Theatre Script - Santa's Cold
A script which can be used during readers’ theatre or Drama sessions, aimed at students 6 years and over.
SCENE: Santa Claus has a cold. He isn’t sure if he is going to be able to deliver the presents on Christmas Day.
ROLES: Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, Ernie the Elf, Effie the Elf, Evie the Elf
READER AGE: 6 years and over
Scripts are available for download in black and white and colour versions.
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