Recommended for High Schools and Middle Schools
Chaucer's classic collection of tales comes to life in a lively adaptation. Great characters, lots of humour, strong ensemble work. Text uses modern English.
About 70 minutes
Act 1: 40 minutes, Act 2: 30 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
8
4 M | 4 W, Easily Expandable
Simple Set
69 pages
Average Producer Rating:
“It was a great introduction to Medieval Theatre storytelling. Easy to break up into sections and rehearse. Some very funny scenes - great to show that even though we feel like we are so different from people in the past, we aren't!”
Catherine Grootenboer, St Columba Anglican School
"What if the story is so long that time drags on and on and on and I have to leave the group and cry by the side of the road and I never get to Canterbury?!"
Chaucer's classic collection of tales comes to life in a brilliant full-length adaptation.
A group of travelers set out for Canterbury on a pilgrimage. To pass the time they entertain each other with a storytelling contest. Best story wins a prize.
Each and every performer gets a chance to shine in this spirited, charming script.
Great characters, lots of humour, and strong ensemble work. Text uses modern English.
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Royalty fees apply to all performances whether or not admission is charged. Any performance in front of an audience (e.g. an invited dress rehearsal) is considered a performance for royalty purposes.
Exemption details for scenes and monologues for competition.
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About 70 minutes
Act 1: 40 minutes, Act 2: 30 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
8
4 M | 4 W, Easily Expandable
Simple Set
69 pages
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Royalty fees apply to all performances whether or not admission is charged.
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In-class performances, where the audience consists entirely of students in the same class, are not subject to royalty.
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A vignette play is a collection of short scenes on a theme. You'll love working with the variety and flexibility of the scenes. Your actors will love the fast pace and fun characters.
There's more. Every Theatrefolk vignette play holds the unexpected. A showcase monologue. A dramatic moment. A change in form. A left turn.
Ideal for classwork, competitions, and more!
