Synopsis
Daniel and the Lions - A Musical
Published by Samuel French Ltd
Large Mixed Cast
They set a trap, tricking King Darius into ruling that anyone caught praying more than once a month must be thrown to the lions
Alas, Daniel, being devout, falls into the trap and King Darius, with much grief, is forced to adhere to the rule
However, Daniel, rewarded for his goodness and strength, is saved at the last by an angel
This charming one-act musical, written for key stage 2 students or children of a similar age to perform, lasts approximately forty-five to fifty minutes
It features a cast of delightful characters including a group of amusing Noël Coward-esque lions and has simple and inventive settings
The show can be accompanied live with piano or by recorded backing tracks - music not included