Overview
Christmas provides us with so many stories and so many characters: from the traditional nativity story to the annual visit of Santa Claus: from the salvation of Scrooge to a snowman coming magically to life: from the adventures of a wooden nutcracker to the visions of a little match girl. The season is awash with magical stories that enchant children and adults alike. And now, adding to the cannon, comes ‘The Mouse In Santa’s House’, the heart-warming story of a home-loving little mouse who finds himself on the journey of a lifetime aboard Santa’s sleigh. We hope that it delights your cast and they enjoy every moment of bringing it to life on stage.
Synopsis
It is Christmas Eve and Santa’s elves have their hands full – literally – as they load up Santa’s sleigh (ONE MORE SLEEP).
Meanwhile, at 29 Tinsel Terrace, an excited little boy called Tommy has left it very late to send off his letter to Santa. Not only that, but the one thing he wants more than anything else . . . is a little mouse (DEAR FATHER CHRISTMAS). Not, perhaps, the easiest present for Santa to acquire last minute. Still, with the help of Claude, his loyal cat, he manages to post off the letter.
Back at the North Pole, a little mouse called Tip finds a particularly comfortable place for a snooze – a big, squashy collection of presents in a sack on Santa’s sleigh (OPTIONAL SONG - A VERY SMALL MOUSE). He drifts off to sleep, only to wake when the sleigh is soaring through the skies behind Santa’s reindeer (FLYING HIGH).
At Tinsel Terrace, Tommy and his parents are just settling down to a quiet Christmas Eve evening when a gaggle of relatives turn up unannounced and unexpected (FAMILY MATTERS). After the initial shock, they are all welcomed in and Dad toasts the season (WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS). Then it’s off to bed wherever anyone can find a space.
When Santa arrives in the middle of the night, he is astonished to see quite so many people dotted around the living room. Luckily, he has brought plenty of spare presents and makes sure there is something for everyone. He is just about to leave when he spots Tip the mouse, who has followed him down the chimney. Before Tip has the chance to explain who he is and how he got there, Santa vanishes up the chimney and rushes off to his next delivery (WHY?).
Unsettled – all the more so when he spots Claude the cat – Tip curls up amongst the presents under the tree and falls asleep. Christmas morning arrives and the big extended family share out the presents. Tommy’s expectations are low, and he is unsurprised when he receives some socks and pants. Then, as the final present is pulled out, Tip scurries across the room, much to the horror of many of the relatives. When the panic has subsided, Tommy is overjoyed that his Christmas wish has come true. Tip is more than happy to live in the house with him and, eventually, even Mum and Dad agree that he can stay. After all, at Christmastime, there should be a place in our homes and our hearts for everyone (DO THE MOUSICLE).
Script Samples
Sample Script - Scene One
Sample Script - Scene Five
Characters With Lines
The play has been written with 20 speaking parts, though this could easily be adapted (see p9 of book). There is also plenty to do for a large ensemble. All characters could be played both by boys and girls, with names altered to suit if felt necessary.
Name | Lines | Name | Lines | Name | Lines |
Crimble | 19 | Brad Dad | 18 | Auntie Marge | 3 |
Crinkle | 27 | Tip | 20 | Granny Sal | 4 |
Crackle | 22 | Banjo | 6 | Sister Suzy | 1 |
Crotchet | 33 | Noodle | 3 | Brother Phil | 1 |
Tommy | 20 | Randle | 2 | Ron | 5 |
Claude | 18 | Santa | 8 | Grandpa | 1 |
Molly Mum | 20 | Uncle John | 5 | | |
