Guy Fawkes - Bonfire Night - Class Assembly Script

Make your Bonfire Night assembly something unforgettable, educational, and easy to stage!

This comprehensive assembly package, “Remember, Remember,” provides everything you need to teach your primary school class about the Gunpowder Plot. Designed to be both a memorable performance and a valuable learning experience, this resource saves you hours of planning time.

The script is historically accurate but thoughtfully written to be age-appropriate. It carefully omits graphic details (like torture and execution), focusing instead on the plot’s planning, its discovery, and the origins of the Bonfire Night celebration.

What’s Included in This Complete Package:
Full Teacher’s Guide: A comprehensive guide to preparation and staging, including detailed historical context for the teacher about the religious climate of 1605, the anti-Catholic laws, and the plotters’ motivations.

Clear Educational Objectives: Easily see the learning outcomes, which include understanding the plot, identifying key figures like Robert Catesby and Guy Fawkes, and correcting the common misconception that Guy Fawkes was the leader.

Easy-to-Manage Script: A full 6-scene assembly script (“Remember, Remember”) written in clear, child-friendly language.

Large Cast & Character Guide: Perfectly structured for a large cast (e.g., 30 children). It includes a detailed character list (approx. 27 speaking roles) organised into manageable groups (Narrators, Plotters, Royals, Guards, Townsfolk). The guide provides character descriptions and approximate line counts for balanced role distribution.

DIY Prop & Costume Guide: A simple, low-budget guide to creating effective props and costumes. Includes DIY instructions for key items like gunpowder barrels, Guy Fawkes’ lantern, and scrolls, which can be made as a class art project.

Practical Staging & Rehearsal Notes: Save time with practical advice on stage layout (using simple “Stage Left,” “Centre,” and “Stage Right” zones) and effective rehearsal strategies for managing a large cast in groups.

Complete Song & Actions: Finish your assembly with the traditional “Remember, Remember the Fifth of November” song. This resource provides the full lyrics, simple accompanying actions, and a recommended YouTube link for teaching the tune.

Firework Safety Message: The script concludes with a vital, clear firework safety message for all the children.

This isn’t just a script; it’s a complete, time-saving package that hits key history objectives while also developing students’ confidence and teamwork skills.

Download now and make your Gunpowder Plot assembly stress-free and spectacular!