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Information about the play

This well-researched play uses humour and drama to tell the story of one boy's short spell in the army: from training to the front line trenches, and safely back home to mum.  Also, the play contains fascinating information about life on the Home Front.

A great way to commemorate the outbreak of World War One in your school community in a child-friendly format.

The run-time for the performance is  just under 20 minutes.   It is straight-forward to stage for teachers- even for those without extensive drama experience.  

The play has been written for performance by children in Year 6 (aged 10-11 years).  The total number of cast is flexible: there are 24 roles, 3 roles are recommended for acting by girls, 3 roles are recommended for performance by boys. The play could be performed by 18 children with doubling of roles.  Also some extra roles could easily be added (as advised in the script notes).

The script includes recommendations for music and a song, suggestions for costumes, set arrangement and props required for each scene. 

Places and Times

Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, 28th June 1914;
Mrs Harris' kitchen, England, 1915 and 1916;
British Army recruitment office and training centres, 1915-16;
The Somme, 1st July 1916;
Reigate Picture House, 1916

Cast

LENNY (Mrs Harris' son) 

MRS HARRIS (Lenny's mum, F)

VOLUNTEER

RECRUITING OFFICER:  

2 NARRATORS

2 OFFICERs

FRANZ FERDINAND (husband to Sophie, M)

EARL BROWNLOW (M)

MRS HIGGINS (F)

DOCTOR

CINEMA OWNER

SOPHIE (wife to Franz Ferdinand, F)

GENERAL HAIG  (M)

SERGEANT 1

SERGEANT CRISP

Non-speaking roles
2 CINEMAGOERS  
5 VOLUNTEERS

Buy the play script
"Lenny on the Front Line":

The play explains the immediate causes of the war in a humorous, yet respectful manner.  The skit would be the perfect complement to any school assembly on the subject.

Whilst the skit is a funny account on the outbreak of WW1,
it also conveys the tragedy of the conflict.

The skit is suitable for performance by children aged 9-11 (Years 5-6).  There is a total of 11 roles (1 F, 2 M). 
The run-time for the performance is 5 minutes. 

The skit is adapted from the second scene of the ANZAC play. 

Place and time
Sarajevo, June 28th 1914; and, a British high street, August 1914

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