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How to put on a

Gruffalo Play

The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books

Celebrating

the new look

GruffaloBook!

with the Forestry Commission

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How to put on

a Gruffalo Play

The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books

New

look book

OUT NOW!

When I was little, my sister and I were always creating

imaginary characters and putting on shows. And when I

was a teenager I wanted to be an actress. Instead I became

an author and wrote lots of books, but I’ve always loved the

theatre, and writing and acting in plays too.

Author of The Gruffalo

In this booklet you’ll find top tips and ideas for putting

on a show, the Gruffalo song and masks to help with

your performance.

Why not make up your own Gruffalo stories to perform

in the outdoors - a Forestry Commission forest

would make the perfect backdrop for your

deep dark wood!

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Top tips

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• You could put on the play by yourself or with your friends - each of you could choose a different part.

• Practise reading your lines. You could try adding noises such as owl hoots or gruffalo footsteps. How will you make the sounds ?

• Plan the sides from which your characters will enter and exit the stage. How will they move ? Will Snake slide about ? Will Owl fly in ?

• Why not try a different way of putting on the play ? One person could read all the parts while the rest of you move characters.

• Whichever way you put on the play, try having a rehearsal before the big performance. Practice makes perfect!

• Try making it like a real theatre. Have an early evening performance, ask a friend or member of your audience to point a torch at the stage, like a spotlight.

And don’t forget to take a big bow at the end!

for putting onyour play

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The Gruffalosong

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He has terrible tusks

And terrible claws

And terrible teeth in his terrible jaws.

He’s the Gruffalo, Gruffalo, Gruffalo,

He’s the Gruffalo!

He has knobbly knees

And turned-out toes

And a poisonous wart at the end of his nose.

He’s the Gruffalo, Gruffalo, Gruffalo,

He’s the Gruffalo!

His eyes are orange.

His tongue is black.

He has purple prickles all over his back.

He’s the Gruffalo, Gruffalo, Gruffalo.

He’s the Gruffalo, Gruffalo, Gruffalo.

He’s the Grr-rr-rr-rr-uffalo,

HE’S THE GRUFFALO!

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Putting onthe play

Design a posterYou could advertise your play with a

poster. Draw a picture of the Gruffalo

on a big piece of paper and write the

title of the play, where your performance

will be and the time it will start.

Give out ticketsYour audience will need tickets if they

want to see your play. Make enough

for everyone who wants to come and

watch. When your audience arrives,

don’t forget to check their tickets!

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The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books

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OUT NOW!Create your own programmes

A programme tells the audience who’s in the

show, but it’s also a great reminder of the fun they’ve

had. To make your own programmes, fold a piece of A4 paper in

half. Write the name of the play on the front and decorate the cover.

On the inside, write a list of all the characters and who played them

in your performance. You could also include the names of anyone

who has helped but isn’t on stage (for example, Dad - snacks,

Laura - lights). Add drawings, thank you notes ... anything you like!

Make owl ice cream

Your audience might be hungry.

Why not make some Gruffalo snacks for

them to enjoy after the play ? Everybody

will love owl ice cream! Ask a grown -up

to scoop some ice cream into cornets.

Use orange jelly sweets for eyes and add

a liquorice or chocolate beak to make an

owel face. Toowhit toowhoo!

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sheetactivity

FunGruffalomaskNew

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Colour in your mask.1Stick the sheet to a piece of card.

2Cut around the eyes.4

Cut out the mask along the dotted line.

3Tape a stick to the back of the mask, and hold it up in front of your face.

5

How to

make your

mask

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sheetactivity

FunOwlmaskNew

look book

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Colour in your mask.1Stick the sheet to a piece of card.

2Cut around the eyes.4

Cut out the mask along the dotted line.

3Tape a stick to the back of the mask, and hold it up in front of your face.

5

How to

make your

mask

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sheetactivity

FunSnakemaskNew

look book

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Colour in your mask.1Stick the sheet to a piece of card.

2

Cut around the eyes.4

Cut out the mask along the dotted line.

3

Tape a stick to the back of the mask, and hold it up in front of your face.

5How to

make your

mask

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sheetactivity

FunMousemaskNew

look book

OUT NOW!

Colour in your mask.1Stick the sheet to a piece of card.

2

Cut around the eyes.4

Cut out the mask along the dotted line.

3

Tape a stick to the back of the mask, and hold it up in front of your face.

5How to

make your

mask

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The Gruffalo © Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler 1999 – Macmillan Children’s Books

While you’re in the deep dark wood, why not...

Meet a giant Gruffalo!

Come and visit one of 15 giant wooden Gruffalo sculptures in select forests across

England. Each Gruffalo has been carved in a different position and you can now

spot some Gruffalo’s Child sculptures too.

More information on where you can discover the sculptures can be found at www.forestry.gov.uk/gruffalosculptures

Gruffalo Orienteering

Have a forest adventure on a Gruffalo orienteering course near you. Use a simple

map to find 12 Gruffalo markers, answering related questions along the way.

Run, walk or time yourself against the clock to increase the challenge! The

course is suitable for children up to 8 years old.

For more information on Gruffalo orienteering courses visit

www.forestry.gov.uk/gruffalo-orienteering

Carry on your Gruffalo

adventures in the forest