UKS2 Vikings Assembly Script

Bring the Viking Age to life with this engaging and curriculum-linked Upper Key Stage 2 assembly.

As a group of Year 5 and Year 6 pupils prepares for a school history assembly, a mysterious Viking longship appears, bringing Viking children, explorers, traders and storytellers from the past. Through a series of exciting encounters, pupils discover that the Vikings were far more than fierce raiders—they were also skilled craft workers, traders, explorers and settlers. Along the way, they learn to question stereotypes, compare different viewpoints and understand why history is rarely as simple as it first appears.

Designed for Years 5 and 6, this ready-to-perform assembly combines engaging storytelling with accurate historical learning, encouraging pupils to think critically about evidence, perspective and the lasting legacy of the Vikings.

What’s Included
Complete three-act assembly script
35 roles (25 speaking roles and 10 non-speaking roles)
Character descriptions
Costume suggestions
Performance notes
Stage directions
Props list
Staging and technical guidance
Rehearsal guide
Director’s notes
Final whole-cast tableau

Key Learning Covered
Pupils will explore:
Who the Vikings were and where they came from
Viking raids, settlements and exploration
Viking longships and overseas travel
Everyday Viking life, including homes, farming and family life
Viking trade and craftsmanship
Viking beliefs and storytelling
The impact of Viking raids on Anglo-Saxon communities
Historical evidence and different viewpoints
Why historians compare sources to build a balanced understanding of the past

Perfect For
Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5–6)
Vikings history topics
Class assemblies
Parent performances
Whole-school curriculum events
Topic launches or end-of-unit celebrations

With 35 roles (25 speaking roles and 10 non-speaking roles), this assembly gives every child the opportunity to take part while building confidence, teamwork and performance skills. Featuring simple staging, minimal props and strong links to the Upper KS2 National Curriculum, it’s an engaging and memorable way to explore the Viking Age while encouraging pupils to think like historians and appreciate that the past is made up of many different voices and perspectives.