A Christmas Nativity for Infants by Robert Smith

The Stable of Stone is a re-telling of the traditional nativity story. Written by Geraldine Smith, recently retired Headteacher of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Brighton, it provides a beautifully simple framework which you can adapt or extend to suit your resources.	Finally a tableau is built up as the shepherds then the kings, then the Innkeepers join Mary Joseph and the new born baby in the stable while the final song is performed. Song- May We Come In?
Narrators tell the story, and there are small speaking parts for a few characters, but opportunities for non-speaking acting, moving and dancing parts for others.	You can buy a copy of the script for £25. A cd of the songs costs £7.50 . To order, please send an email to enquiries@plays4kidz.com Thank you for your interest in my work. I look forward to hearing from you.
The story starts with the Angel visiting Mary. The narrator then tells us how Joseph and Mary had to travel to Bethlehem to take part in the census. Song - We're On Our Way to Bethlehem
Mary and Joseph's search for accommodation is described and then the action moves to the hillside where shepherds are guarding their sheep. Song - 1,2,3,4,
Next we see the Wise Men travelling to find the new king. Song - I am the King	Now here is a sample of the play - To hear the song, click on this link: I am the King of A Wonderful Land

THE STABLE OF STONE A Christmas Play for Infants by Geraldine Smith music by Robert Smith
The older Infants, dressed as shepherds or traders, take their places on stage and sing a suitable carol (eg Come and Join the Celebrations). The narrator walks to his/her place. The older infants disperse to their places (at the sides or in front of the stage or acting area).
Narrator	I'd like to tell you a story............. It all started a very long time ago in a little town called Nazareth. One day, in a modest house, a girl called Mary was busy working when she had a feeling she was not alone.
Enter Mary (or curtains open to reveal Mary) who starts to sweep or sew etc. Slowly the first angel enters.
Narrator	She looked up and saw a beautiful person who seemed to be standing in a pool of light. Mary was frightened and fell down, hiding her face. But the angel, for that was who the person was, tried to reassure her.
Angel	Do not be afraid Mary. I have come from God to give you a special message.
Narrator	Then Mary looked up and listened to what the angel had to say.
Angel	God has chosen you to be the mother of his son. You will have a baby and you will call him Jesus. He will be the saviour of the world.
Narrator	Although Mary did not understand how this could happen, she agreed to do God's will and be the mother of his son. (exit angel) Then the angel went away and Mary went to tell Joseph, who was going to be her husband. Together they made plans for the new baby . But there came a new proclamation from Caesar Augustus that everyone should be counted. Each man was to go to the place of his birth and register his name. Joseph had been born in Bethlehem, so, not long before Mary's baby was due, Mary and Joseph had to make the long journey to Bethlehem. They travelled with lots of other people for safety and the journey took many days. When they arrived in Bethlehem, they were very tired