Age Range
7-11
Around the World School Musical for Ages 7-11
A downloadable adventure musical play pack for primary and elementary school performances.
βAn awesome show. Absolutely hilarious!β J Sheldrake, Deputy Head Teacher
Scenes
9
Songs
9
Speaking Parts
42
Non-Speaking Parts
Unlimited
Duration
55 mins
At a glance
Downloadable school musical pack
Around the World in 40(ish) Minutes is a funny adventure school musical for primary and elementary children aged around 7-11. The downloadable pack gives teachers the main materials needed to stage the show, including the script, songs, instrumental tracks, lyric videos, production notes and a performance licence.
Philomena Fogg is off on a worldwide shopping adventure.
Philomena Fogg has invented a travelling machine and has just 40(ish) minutes to collect the items on her shopping list and get home in time for dinner.
Along the way, she visits places around the world, from Japan for sushi to Italy for pasta, Florida for oranges and many more silly stops.
Around the World in 40(ish) Minutes is a funny adventure musical for primary and elementary school performances, packed with laugh-out-loud lines, catchy songs and international characters.
Listen to song samples
Preview a few songs from Around the World in 40(ish) Minutes before you buy the full downloadable school musical pack.
Whatβs included?
Everything teachers need to plan, rehearse and perform Around the World in 40(ish) Minutes.
Scripts & lyrics
- Full script
- Editable script file
- Printer-friendly black-and-white script
- Lyrics with director notes
- Lyrics without director notes
Music & videos
- MP3 songs with vocals
- MP3 instrumental tracks
- Karaoke-style lyric videos with vocals
- Karaoke-style lyric videos with instrumentals
Production support
- Production notes
- Scene-by-scene guidance
- Character information
- Line counts
- Costume ideas
- Props, scenery and staging ideas
Extras & licence
- Poster file
- CD cover file
- Performance licence included
- Recording licence included
- Instant downloadable pack after purchase
Flexible casting for school productions
Around the World in 40(ish) Minutes can work for class productions, year group performances and larger primary or elementary school shows.
42
Speaking parts
Unlimited
Non-speaking roles
Flexible
Cast size
The play can be adapted for smaller casts or expanded for bigger groups by dividing lines, adding chorus roles and using ensemble parts throughout the performance.
Licence included with your download
Your purchase includes the downloadable Around the World in 40(ish) Minutes play pack, plus a performance and recording licence for your school production.
Instant download
After purchase, you can access the files and start planning, printing and rehearsing straight away.
Performance licence
Purchase a licence to perform the play for a one-week period within 12 months of purchase.
Recording included
The pack also includes permission to record your school performance.
Why teachers choose this play
A funny, practical and teacher-friendly adventure musical designed to make rehearsals easier and performances memorable.
Funny script
Packed with playful dialogue, silly situations and comic moments that children can enjoy performing.
Catchy songs
Includes memorable songs, vocal tracks and instrumental versions for rehearsals and performance.
World travel theme
A lively way to explore countries, travel and international characters through a school performance.
Teacher notes
Production notes and scene-by-scene guidance help you plan the show with confidence.
Flexible cast size
Works for class productions, year groups and larger primary or elementary school performances.
Ready to download
Buy once, download the pack and start preparing your school production straight away.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers for teachers, schools and performance organisers before buying the downloadable play pack.
What age is this musical suitable for?
Around the World in 40(ish) Minutes is designed for children aged around 7-11, making it suitable for primary, elementary and KS2 school performances.
How many children can take part?
The play includes 42 speaking parts and unlimited non-speaking roles. It can be adapted for smaller groups or expanded for larger year group performances.
Are backing tracks included?
Yes. The downloadable pack includes MP3 songs with vocals and MP3 instrumental tracks for rehearsals and performances.
Are lyric videos included?
Yes. The pack includes karaoke-style lyric videos with vocals and karaoke-style lyric videos with instrumentals.
Can I edit the script?
Yes. The pack includes an editable script file, so you can adapt lines, roles and practical details to suit your school production.
Is this a physical product or a download?
This is a downloadable digital play pack. After purchase, you can access the files and start planning your production straight away.
What does the performance licence include?
Your purchase includes a licence to perform the play for a one-week period within 12 months of purchase, plus permission to record your school performance.
Can schools outside the UK use it?
Yes. The musical is suitable for primary and elementary school performances, so schools outside the UK can use it too. The story has an international adventure theme with locations and characters from around the world.
Ready to perform Around the World in 40(ish) Minutes?
Download the full school musical pack and start planning your around-the-world adventure performance today. Instant download. Performance and recording licence included.
