Merlin the Magnificent
- Full Length Play, Period Piece / Historical, Drama, Medieval (6th-14th c.)
- 5M, 3F
- ISBN: NHB-11882
The story of King Arthur, Merlin and the sword in the stone, retold by Scotland's leading writer of plays for children.
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Description
- Full Length Play
- Period Piece / Historical, Drama
- Time Period: Medieval (6th-14th c.)
- Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences
- Set Requirements: Unit Set/Multiple Settings
- Performance Group:
- Community Theatre
The story of King Arthur, Merlin and the sword in the stone, retold by Scotland's leading writer of plays for children.
REVIEWS:
Stuart Paterson's play Merlin the Magnificent was first staged at Glasgow's Citizens Theatre in 1981.
REVIEWS:
"A clear, colourful, funny and beautiful reworking of the legend of the sword in the stone, and of the kitchen-boy, Arthur, hidden by Merlin as a baby, who turns out to be the Once and Future King."
Scotland on Sunday
"Hard-done-by dogsbody Arthur must rise above his social station, overcome bullying guardian Sir Hector and brattish offspring Kay, avoid the clutches of evil Morgana and her henchman Face, with only spunky heroine Gwen and ageing tutor Merlin to help him out. Luckily, Merlin has magic on his side... Pure, undiluted entertainment."
The List
"The master of children's theatre."
Scotsman
Premiere Production:
Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, 1981.
Characters
- Casting: 5M, 3F
