Easy Christmas Play Script KS2 KS3 / Funny Assembly / Large Cast Comedy: Searching for Santa

Free reading sample of “Searching for Santa”, a funny holiday drama script for school assemblies and youth theater about teamwork and unity – ideal for kids, teens, and drama clubs (14 roles, 30 min).
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Key Facts:

• Genre: Christmas, Comedy, Saint Nicholas, School Drama
• Duration: approx. 30 min
• Cast: 14 roles (flexible cast size and adaptable gender roles)
• Target Group: Primary, Middle School & High School (Ages 8–16+ / Key Stage 2 & 3), Drama Clubs
• Language: English
• Author: Lisa Gallauner | Publisher: UNDA Verlag

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Teacher’s Guide & Overview:
Looking for a hilarious and turbulent holiday comedy script for your school performance or drama group? “Searching for Santa – A Christmas Comedy Play” brings a fun story about mythical holiday figures, teamwork, and unity to life.
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Plot Summary:
Just before Christmas, disaster looms: Santa Claus suffers from burnout and is away at a health retreat! The Christ Child, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, St. Nicholas, and the Krampus gather for an urgent crisis meeting. Krampus suggests hosting a talent casting show to find a replacement Santa. However, neither the local poet, the rapper, the mime, nor the mischievous little devils disguised as elves impress the jury. Fortunately, Santa returns from his recovery just in time and recruits all candidates to help deliver the gifts!
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Why Choose This English Script?:

• Great for school pageants and youth drama groups with 14 distinct roles full of humor and modern pop culture references
• Introduces traditional European holiday figures alongside modern comedy elements
• Includes a downloadable teaching resource pack with lesson ideas, discussion prompts, and workshop exercises

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Links & Further Information:

• Full version & performance rights: This file is a free reading sample. To purchase the complete play script, teaching pack, and performance rights, please visit: Searching for Santa – A Christmas Comedy Play

• German version – This play is also available fully in German: Der Himmel sucht den Weihnachtsmann – Eine fröhliche Weihnachtskomödie

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