Christmas, Basically - Christmas Performance Script Upper KS2

Christmas, Basically is a funny, fast-paced Upper Key Stage 2 Christmas production written as a school-appropriate parody/homage to a well-known festive film.

The show follows the final countdown to Christmas through four short scenes packed with familiar primary-school moments, big ensemble opportunities and a warm, feel-good ending.

Story Summary

With Christmas approaching fast, the school is full festive chaos. Told through a countdown of four short scenes, we follow staff and pupils as they try, and fail, to keep everything calm - from assemblies and Christmas cards, to last minute nativity panic. As the misunderstandings pile up, a heartfelt moment brings everyone back together leading to a warm finale where the school finally feels ready for Christmas.

Includes:

• Full script (approx. thirty-five minutes with songs)

• Forty-six roles (highly adaptable; roles can be doubled or split)

• Clear prop list

• Tech cue sheet for sound/lights timings

• Music suggested by title only (no copyrighted lyrics included)

Perfect for: schools wanting a large-cast show that’s easy to rehearse, genuinely funny for parents and manageable to stage with minimal set/props.