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Virgin Mary

Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Fairy Godmother:
Right - union rules* state I should not hanging around for more than an hour and that hour has over run.

Picks up wand and musical instruments

I'll be back tomorrow but in the meantime I'm heading to TV centre to see a man about a rather large role tomorrow and would appreciate an early night.

* National Union of Film Fairies (NUFF)

Fairy Nuff [Wink]

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Can you have a white wedding in blue?
(Smudgie)

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Fourth Angel

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Babies? Already? I thought we were waiting for the appearance of O'Keefe the Parrot as the Holy Spirit to do the.. um.. dove thing?

*grabs some of the chocolate and starts munching*.

Ooops! I've got chocolate stains all down my nice white nightie now! [Waterworks]

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From the goddess Inanna to the fourth angel from the left.

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Stable Cat

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8the cat, disgusted by mary's last outburst (after all, she was only trying to help the music) stalks off to go sleep on a pile of costumes backstage*

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nicolemrw says "meow!"

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Angel 6

Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Angel 3:
...Lots of frosty lagers for the thirsty throng .... (They smile angelically and rise slowly and unsteadily towards the proscenium arch on hidden wires. Angel 3 almost gets stuck halfway but is finally dragged off by the stage crew. Will they get an encore?)

Of COURSE they get an encore.

First, however, they ship off the cat to the vet.

Then they perform, by popular demand, a rather ribald version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas." To tumultuous cheers, they each grab a couple of pints of frosty lager and retire to the wings to look for further scene-stealing opportunities -- there's only so much sheep-antics one can take.

[Angel] The few, the proud, the angelic... [Angel]

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Rossweisse // The few, the proud, the angelic

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chief stage manager

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quote:
Originally posted by Angel 6:

First, however, they ship off the cat to the vet.

Thank you, Oh Master Playwright in the Sky!

Now, where has that Brandylady gotten off to? I could use a sip!
[Roll Eyes]

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The original bessie rosebride.

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Deputy Chief Shepherd

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[Projectile]

Not doing that again!

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Yes, I'm a madferret. And that's my own teatowel.

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chief stage manager

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*rushes to Deputy Chief Shepherd with a bucket*

Rats! Too late!

Where is my cleanup crew?
[Frown] [Frown]

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The original bessie rosebride.

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Angel 6

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quote:
Originally posted by chief stage manager:
Now, where has that Brandylady gotten off to? I could use a sip! [Roll Eyes]

Well, couldn't we all -- but here, have one of our frosty lagers. (One of our corporate sponsors is Sam Adams, so it's good stuff, too.)

(gives a delicate, angelic belch)

[Fixed quote italics]

[ 09. December 2002, 23:02: Message edited by: Musical Director ]

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Rossweisse // The few, the proud, the angelic

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Sheep 2

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[ Sheep 2 peeks between the curtains, wrinkles her nose at the mess, and hastily retreats upon recieving the Musical Director's glare. ]

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Woozle

Long live the sheep!!

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Musical Director

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I've noticed that there are several members of the case imbibing ... and that the horn section have things stuck in the ends of their instruments that are definitely not mutes, even though they are the right shape...

What is going on here?

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ChrisT sez: *sigh* Let's take it once more from the top...

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Sheep 3

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[Sheep 3 wanders onto the stage, stares at the audience.]

*sheep plop*

*sheep plop*

Baaaaaa.

[Exit stage right]

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jlg the sheep

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Chief Comic Shepherd

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Back in a tavern in Bethlehem

Hi, dragon me mate, I've got a few in
Much needed I reckon, after where you've bin
Cavorting with angels can build up a thirst
But it's worse for that Mary - she's got to give birth!

So sit yourself down 'ere
With a nice pint of ale
It's a wonderful tavern
For suppin' and tales!

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I be also known as Moth!

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Angel 6

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There is a fine tradition of Biblical imbibing. Don't worry -- we're angels; we're not affected.

And the orchestra is used to playing while soused.

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Rossweisse // The few, the proud, the angelic

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Musical Director

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Well make sure there is some Opening Night Ale left for the US as Oz shipmates when they arrive...

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ChrisT sez: *sigh* Let's take it once more from the top...

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Passer-by 3

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[Enters stage left, exits stage right]

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(W)

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Virgin Mary

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I'll have a glass of appletize please, while I'm waiting... and another bar of chocolate, seeing as I'm eating for three (allegedly)

A brightly coloured parrot, with one or two white feathers glued on in strategic places, swoops down from the lights and tries to land on Mary's head. She waves her arms frantically!

Aaaaaaaaghhhhhhh...gerrroffff!

Bloomin' bird, taking liberties.

Where's that cat when you need her?

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Can you have a white wedding in blue?
(Smudgie)

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chief stage manager

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*After cleaning up sheep plop x 3, Deputy Chief Shepherds' left behind [Projectile] , washing her hands with alcohol prep pads from First-aider's Crash Cart, and handing Virgin Mary more chocolate and a glass of appletize* -

announces to Director - I'm taking my dinner break now, be back in an hour.


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The original bessie rosebride.

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Sheep 2

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[ Sheep 2, getting really bored backstages, ambles over and butts the sleeping cat. ]

Baaaa.

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Woozle

Long live the sheep!!

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Wardrobe

Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Sheep 2:
[ Sheep 2 suddenly stops staring at the audience and ambles over to Mary, nibbling on her robe.

Baaaa.

Listen, future seat cover. You mess with anyone's costume and you become a costume. Get it? [Mad]

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Wardrobe

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quote:
Originally posted by Stable Cat:
8the cat, disgusted by mary's last outburst (after all, she was only trying to help the music) stalks off to go sleep on a pile of costumes backstage*

Who left their costumes in a pile? If you can't take care of your things they will be taken away. God invented hangers for a reason, you little snots.

And cat, if you shed on the clothes, I'll have you looking like Mr. Bigglesworth by morning.

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Eanswyth, the Queen of Costume

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Sheep 2

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[Mad] [Mad] [Mad]
Sheep 2 glares witheringly at Wardrobe and mutters in a growling, very unsheeply-like manner: Just try it. [Mad] [Mad] [Mad]

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Woozle

Long live the sheep!!

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A very naughty boy

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[Light appears on corner of stage]

Princess Leia, nice lady.

[Stares into space]

She just appeared for tea with my mum this afternoon.

[Staring ...]

[Thoughts of Leia]

Told her about lots of exciting things that are going to happen - I didn't manage to catch most of them. Something about a saver - must have been from the Halifax or something. Nice woman. It'd be nice if nice people could call on everyone.

[Staring, star...]

Oh, was this light for someone else, sorry.

[Rushes off stage left] [Embarrassed]

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Romanes Eunt Domus,
Brian.

[strathclydezero]

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Angel 6

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quote:
Originally posted by Musical Director:
Well make sure there is some Opening Night Ale left for the US as Oz shipmates when they arrive...

And the Angel (6) said unto them, "Fear not! For behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy: the fridge is FULL of lager, ale and stout (and Diet Coke for the wimps), and the truck's coming by again tomorrow morning."

And suddenly there was with the Angel (6) a multitude of the Heavenly Host, praising God and saying, "All riiiiight! Who's got the bottle opener? Oh, are these twist-off caps? Glory to God in the highest!"

And it was good.

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Rossweisse // The few, the proud, the angelic

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Musical Director

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OK, glad to have sorted that out Angel 6. I'm taking a bottle and going to bed. In fact I'm taking several bottles and going to bed. The orchestra have worked out a rota, so there should never be any less than 4 musicians on the bandstand at any one time.

Although I use the word 'musician' in the loosest possible sense...

*wanders off muttering under his breath*

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ChrisT sez: *sigh* Let's take it once more from the top...

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bee_of_good_cheer

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a meteor streaks out of the sky, trailing bits of sweet clover, rugosa rose petals and alfalfa. as it nears, it appears to be a cerulean and gold 1971 harley davidson 'lectraglide driven a wild-haired apparition in baby blue leather. the heavenly scooter roars over the heads of shepherds on yonder hill, circles round the stage twice and parks by the tea cart,revving the engine and leaving a small pool of oil.

pulls manure shovel out of left saddle bag. unloads sheep treats from right saddle bag.

whispers to shepherd and stage manager:

"be of good cheer. i bring equipment to tidy the stage and comfort the sheep"

goes to work, humming 'born to be mild'....

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how many angels can dance on the head of a pin? (ponders zephirine of the roses)

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Virgin Mary

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Hmmmm.... excuse me... I know this is my scene and all that, but could you lot just sort of carry on without me for a bit.

I have been practising my lines all day, after a very stressful dress rehearsal last night, and I didn't sleep too well. I'm just popping into the dressing room for an hour or two for a snooze... and I'll take the parrot with me. If I'm not back in twenty hours, send a search party. [Snore]

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Can you have a white wedding in blue?
(Smudgie)

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Phil the Wise Guy
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"Yo! Yo! Yo!"

<flicks cigar ash and raises his sunglasses>

"Where's dis Jesus, king o da Jews, we bin hearing all dis ruckus about? We bin followin' dis cat's star from afar, an' lemme tell ya, dat camel saddle ain't no innerspring mattress, capisce?"

<scratches his behind>

"I mean, King Herod gonna get his panties in a major wad if dis Jesus muscles in on his King gig. I mean, dis Jesus cat gonna be in it up to his little baby patootie if Herod's wise guys take Him on a little ride, see?"

"Anyway, we brung da little guy some stuff, its-- what da hell goin' on here? What's dat cat doing? What's wit' dat sheep?"

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So, wheres can I get a drink in dis town? Feels so good ta can dat Kenwritez nice-guy schtick.

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Sheep 3

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[Sheep 3, having finished chewing her cud, ambles over to the Wise Guy and stares.]

Baaaaaaa.

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jlg the sheep

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Sheep 3

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[Sheep 3 gets distracted and wanders off the stage and into the audience]

Baaaaaa.

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jlg the sheep

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Evil Henchman

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Evil Henchman strides on stage waving a scroll

"Alright, listen up you horrible lot. There's gonna be..."

Breaks off to listen to Director's hurried whisper from the wings.

"Whaddya mean I'm in the wrong scene? Didn't I read the script? What script? Stupid writer's over there somewhere drunk - has been for the last month. Oh, Herod doesn't send me til later. Alright then."

"People, listen up. I'll be back later. Carry on with your miserable lives."

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I've left my toasting fork with my alternate personality Sarkycow.

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Jedi Knight

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Jedi Knight sits on a hay bale and tosses her lightsaber handle in the air and catches it....2539 times without missing.

*scratch, scratch* This beard is sure itchy. Glad I'm not a guy IRL.

Here kitty kitty.

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jj says-Don't y'all bad guys be messin' with those babies, now y'hear?

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Jedi Knight

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Oops! Sorry! I thought that since Evil Henchman was here, I was supposed to be, too! [Embarrassed]

Exit, stage right...

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jj says-Don't y'all bad guys be messin' with those babies, now y'hear?

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Techie1

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<stage whisper> What do you mean can I hook up the PA to a cell phone??? Now??? He's calling from where???

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seeing lights? hearing voices? i can help with that...mysticlisa

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Sheep 3

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[Sheep 3 wanders across the empty stage, nibbling at scenery.]

Baaaaaaa.

[Exits stage left. Settles down next to a pile of costumes where Stable Cat is sleeping. Chews cud for a bit. Falls asleep.]

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jlg the sheep

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Jesus' evil twin

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What the he...? What is this? Oh, her bladder!

*kick*

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Erin (of course)

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Lowly Shepherd

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Looks like I got here just in time. Right where's this baby. I need to measure him up for a nice matinee jacket.

I am am a Lowly Shepherd
I knit things all day long
And when the sheep give me their wool (Baa )
I sing a happy song

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aka Busyknitter

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Angel 2

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Enter Angel 2 stage left

"So where is everyone else? All I can hear are the snores of assorted people and animals. I'm here and ready to start."
Whispering from the wings

"What do you mean they started without me? and there's been some singing."

Smiles at audience, take a big breath to swell her not inconsiderable chest and breaks into "The Holy City" (offkey) then waits in vain for the rapturous applause.

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From an extinct bird to a live Angel - AKA Huia

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Gabriel
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I'm Here - I'm here at last! Now, do you still want me to do my "fear nor" speech or am I way too late?
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Spare Shepherd

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Noting that the sheep seem to be in mad disarray, the Spare Shepherd calls them over to a spot back stage for a bite to eat - vegemite sandwiches... and they can listen to her sing that great Australian folk song... "Waltzing Matilda"- about a bad man who steals, kills, cooks, and then eats a she...er...er... an animal... [Big Grin]

[They do spelling lessons backstage as well I've heard...]

[ 10. December 2002, 07:54: Message edited by: Musical Director ]

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The last time I checked I was Rowen- really!

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Angel 3

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quote:
Originally posted by Gabriel:
I'm Here - I'm here at last! Now, do you still want me to do my "fear nor" speech or am I way too late?

I don't know Gabriel - wot are you like? The Fairy Godmother appeared and defended our rights as Members of Equity (and the Angels Union). Angel 4 sang a song, and Angel 6 sang a solo, then Angel 6 and humble self sang a duet, then we sang an encore and ribald "12 Days of Christmas", then we handed out lots of beer and then Angel 2 sang a song despite the space time continuum....

O lay it on us, Boss Angel. Except Mary's gone to bed with a headache and taken the parrot....

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The artist usually known as Duo Seraphim

"Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est."

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Musical Director

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Look, Gabriel, the guys in the Orchestra have worked really hard to learn a Holy and Regal Fanfare just for you. But so far we've been limited to comedy versions of Christmas carols. If we play the tune, can you just say the line please? We'll edit it together in the cutting room later ... oh, this is live ... er ... take it away guys!

*several half-asleep or half-drunk horn players perform a fanfare that sounds like the Arrival of the Queen of Shambles*

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ChrisT sez: *sigh* Let's take it once more from the top...

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Assorted Strings

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Sorry all,

I got unavoidably detained without access. [Frown]

Isn't it about time we had some more music. And what's "Onward Christian Soldiers" got to do with it? How about " A Virgin most pure"? That sounds as though it's about where we are.

Ah yes, best get instruments out... How about an A, someone?

< sounds of violin being tuned, then assorted strangled plinks as the mandolin is also tuned>

AH, that's better. Introdcution anyone?

[smug smile - bet you didn't spot that one] [Wink]

[ 10. December 2002, 09:50: Message edited by: Director ]

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kingsfold's alter ego....

fiddling, plucking and strumming

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Angel 2

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quote:
Originally posted by Gabriel:
I'm Here - I'm here at last! Now, do you still want me to do my "fear nor" speech or am I way too late?

I say "Go for it Gabe", you could alwys wake up Mary and that strange bird.

Or I could sing another song.

Cries of "No, no, anything but that!" are heard fom the audience. [Embarrassed]

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From an extinct bird to a live Angel - AKA Huia

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Camel driver

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Just to point out that I have a small herd of camels here, ready to go as soon as that star appears.

The fact that we're about nine months early just shows the amount of planning that's gone into this trip [Smile]

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Rhisiart: camel driving for the new millennium

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Director

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quote:
Originally posted by Camel driver:
Just to point out that I have a small herd of camels here, ready to go as soon as that star appears.

The fact that we're about nine months early just shows the amount of planning that's gone into this trip [Smile]

<Which remark is met by a frosty glare from the Director, who is standing in the wings surrounded by several tons worth of black bin bags full of you-know-what.>

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Miffy

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Virgin Mary

Nativity Play
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The Virgin Mary slips back onto the stage, dressed in blue nightie (down to the ankles, of course), blue fluffy dressing gown, blue slippers and with a parrot (dressed in white) sitting on her head

*ahem*

waits for silence

waits a bit longer for silence

gives up and starts anyway


His humble handmaiden is grinning with glee,
There's no other woman as blessed as me.
The whole world will wonder my pureness and piety.
(I'm the only one here to show signs of sobriety!)
His strong arm will guide me and brighten the gloom,
For blessed am I and the fruit of the loom.
(Ooops, sorry, meant to say "Fruit of my Womb")
His name will be Jesus, I couldn't be gladder! [Big Grin]
Despite his twin sister who's just kicked my bladder

er... [Embarrassed] ....excuse me a minute!

rushes offstage

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Can you have a white wedding in blue?
(Smudgie)

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Virgin Mary

Nativity Play
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returns, looking much relieved

God's singled me out 'cos I'm virgin and pure
and pretty and gentle and modest, what's more.
I'll sing and I'll dance and I'll turn cartwheels too.
But not now as I'm off to get changed for scene 2

Curtseys and runs back offstage, leaving a rather perplexed looking parrot behind her

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Can you have a white wedding in blue?
(Smudgie)

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Miss Ship of Fools 2002
Nativity Play
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Do you want to just pop into this woolley jumper dear? I just saw you singing and dancing around in your nighty and i'm worried that you might catch a bit of a chill. It's not even flannelling, but a one of those polyesters if I'm not mistaken... and even if you've got some fluffy slippers on, it's hardly outdoor wear.

This is one of Geoff's jumpers, I knitted it for him a few Christmases ago but i'm sure he won't mind you slipping into it. The moss green and brown stripes go quite well with the blue. (I had to learn all this colour co-ordination business for the padgent you know!) We can't have you coming down with a cold when you've got such an exciting time ahead! Better take a lemsip for good measure.

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clare, in my pre-glory days

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Tour Manager

Nativity Play
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(making a brief appearance from within the Magic Tour Bus holding a phone in one hand and a bedgraggled bird in the other)

(Stage Whisper)Madam Director? I've got Gabriel on line one and some kind of parrot-dove-carrier pigeon here to send another message to Mary. There seems to be some trouble with incompatible transatlantic mobile phone standards. I could always try tying a message to one of the sheep otherwise. Please, direct, us!

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Let's get this show on the roaaaaaaaaaaaa- *boink* (Eutychus)

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Director

Nativity Play
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quote:
Originally posted by Tour Manager:
(making a brief appearance from within the Magic Tour Bus holding a phone in one hand and a bedgraggled bird in the other)

(Stage Whisper)Madam Director? I've got Gabriel on line one and some kind of parrot-dove-carrier pigeon here to send another message to Mary. There seems to be some trouble with incompatible transatlantic mobile phone standards. I could always try tying a message to one of the sheep otherwise. Please, direct, us!

Groan! [Frown]

We'd best go for the sheep option.

Pooper-scooper! Get yourself down here, now!!

< Wanders off to where Tealady is waiting with another medicinal brandy>

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Miffy

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