Kate this is actually very entertaining, can't wait to read more. :joker:

Thanks Dylan :)

More tomorrow. Wait till you read about the sheep! lol.

The wisemen bring the gifts :hmph:

Why do they sing "We Three Kings of Orient are" then?

lol.

wisemen can't afford gold, frankinsense and myrrh. :D

Act 2 coming up shortly...........

ACT 2


NARRATOR: The new day dawns. Mary and Joseph rise early to set out upon their journey. Joseph has bought a donkey named Lady Lee from a local merchant, as Mary is now almost ready to give birth (!!) and wouldn't be able to make the journey on foot. The Journey passes uneventfully, however both Mary and Joseph are exhausted upon reaching Bethlehem.

JOSEPH: Mary, my little sugar plum, I think you should rest here with Lady Lee. I will try to find somewhere for us to stay, we shall make the return trip tomorrow.

MARY: You are so thoughtful, sweetcheeks. I will wait under this shady tree with Lady Lee.

NARRATOR: Louise Cliffe pops her head out from behind the tree and shouts "Stop using that word. I'm not shady!!!!"

MARY: Could have sworn I heard something......oh well. :conf: Here Lady Lee, have a drink of water.

LADY LEE: Neigh, neigh, neiiiiiiiiiiiighhhhhhhhhh! Brrrrrrrrrap.
(translation - I would rather have a double whisky)

NARRATOR: Joseph sets off to pay his taxes and then wanders around the town to the various inns and hostelries, however all are full up and there seems to be nowhere to stay. At one of the Inns, he hears loud singing...."We hear you knocking.....but you can't come in!". Joseph reaches the outskirts of town and approaches the last remaining Inn. He prays to God that he is fortunate enough to find a room for the night.

INNKEEPER: Good evening, young man. If you are looking for a place to stay, I am afraid all of our rooms are full.

JOSEPH: Oh dear. What am I to do? My wife is heavily pregnant, we can't possibly make the return journey tonight.

NARRATOR: Rosie, the Innkeeper's daughter, comes to the door.

ROSIE: Mother, what about the stable, stinks a bit but it is warm and dry. surely they could stay there for just one night?

INNKEEPER: Why of course, that would be fine. What is your name young man?

JOSEPH: I am Joseph Smith, a humble carpenter from Nazareth, and my wife is called Mary. We are travelling with our donkey, Lady Lee, if there would be enough room for the three of us?

INNKEEPER: Yes, we shall make do. Rosie will put some warm blankets and pillows in there for you, and attend to any other needs you may have.

ROSIE: (WINKS AT JOSEPH) I would be happy to oblige you, handsome one.

INNKEEPER: That's quite enough of that Rosie. Now, fetch your family and come inside Joseph, you must take some refreshment. My name is Miss Amelia Lily, you may call me Ammi if you like.

NARRATOR: Joseph and Mary enjoy a fine meal at the Locke Inn (see what I did there :D) before retiring to the stable for the night. Outside, a beautiful solitary Star twinkles in the dark, inky sky.

"Twinkle Twinkle Little Niamh
Fame and Fortune you'll achieve
in the dark of night you'll shine
then get drunk on Rose' wine"

NARRATOR: Meanwhile, in the stable..........

MARY: I'm having the baby now Joseph.

JOSEPH: Super, smashing, great. Good luck.

NARRATOR: Mary gives birth to a beautiful baby boy and wraps him tenderly in a fleecy blanket.

JOSEPH: He's gorgeous, a perfect little angel. I'm so proud. His name shall surely be Jesus, as God decreed, but to myself I shall think of him as "Smithy". My bonny boy.

MARY: It's almost as if he is trying to talk to us Joseph, I know it's not possible, but I could have sworn he just murmured "Gaga". Bless him.

NARRATOR: Baby Jesus "Smithy" Smith lets out a huge burp and snuffles contentedly in his crib. He is dreaming of a beautiful woman with blonde hair, dancing on a stage.

JOSEPH: Try and rest now Mary, it's going to be a long night.

AHAA! :'D This is Brilliant Kate :)

thanks Jarrod :) I haven't quite finished Act two, bit more to type up, check back in a few mins when I have edited it :D

Act three will be posted on Monday people :D

What are you liking most so far?

Ha ha !! This is fab Ice Skater.

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Thanks Festive Visage :D

Brilliant!

:laugh3:

I've just read both acts. It's brilliant, Kate :love:

Aw thanks Josy and Chuck :)

Chuck, you made a perfect Petula, and Josy, you will be making your Angel debut soon!

Kate, this is fantastic! I love how baby Jesus/Smithy murmured "gaga" :laugh:

I like that bit too, couldnt resist, lol. hope Smithy likes it!

How do you feel about your donkey role? :D

I love my donkey role! :amazed: Lady Lee is such a good name for a donkey... plus I'm now the only female tibber that can claim she has been ridden by Ben! :hugesmile:

*wonders what Santa will have to say about that* :suspect:



:D

Loving the 'gaga' bit. Very inventive!

Next instalment about to be typed up :D

I'm the Star of the show :idc:

They've been called kings and wise men :idc:

ACT 3:SCENE 1

NARRATOR: God is delighted to hear his son has been born and summons his Angels to give them all tasks.

GOD: Holy Spirit, where are you?

HOLY SPIRIT: Here I am. I was just ironing my party dress, there's a big do tonight on Cloud 9.

GOD: Quite. Now, I need you to summon the 7 Angels of Serendipity please. I have work for them to do tonight.

HOLY SPIRIT: I'll round them up immediately, they will all be over at "Heavenly Hair" getting dolled up for the party. I will bring them here when they are done.

GOD: Fine, but hurry them up a little, I want this done before they start partying and getting all rowdy.

HOLY SPIRIT: OKILY DOKILY, keep your wig on! Toodle ooooo!

ACT 3:SCENE 2

NARRATOR: The Angels are indeed all in the "Heavenly Hair" salon, all glammed up and looking beyootiful. Let me introduce them.......

Angel Mercy (Mollie) - purple wings. Mercy is an animal lover, very gentle and kind.
Angel Patience (Vicky) - lime green wings. Patience is a peacemaker, good at resolving disputes.
Angel Joy (Josy) - red wings. Joy is happy and cheerful, very warmhearted.
Angel Bliss (GypsyGoth) - golden wings. Bliss is very relaxed and spiritual, very intuitive.
Angel Grace (Kerry) - silver wings. Grace is a nightowl and quite the mother hen.
Angel Faith (Kazanne) - yellow wings. Faith is honest, true and straight talking.
Angel Hope (Ninastar) - bright blue wings. Hope is the sweetest, most innocent angel of all.

HOLY SPIRIT: Hello Angels, you all look very fetching I must say. God wants to see you all before the partying begins, he has errands for you to run.

ANGEL PATIENCE: Of course, we shall come straight away, we are finished here now.

NARRATOR: The other Angels all nod, giggle and smile, rising from their seats and shaking their wings.

ANGEL JOY: Let's go girls.......

ALL ANGELS: We're going out tonight.........

NARRATOR: The Angels sing a raucous rendition of Shania Twain's "Man I feel like a woman!"

Aha! Oh well, we have both in this :D :joker:

ACT 3:SCENE 3

NARRATOR: The Angels have arrived at the Pearly Gates. God buzzes them in.

GOD: Hello Angels, nice to see you.

ANGELS: Hello.

GOD: Fantastic news, my son has been born tonight, I need you to spread the word. Joy and Patience, please go tell the Wisemen. Hope and Grace, find the Shepherds and let them know. Mercy, Faith and Bliss, seek out the three Kings of Tibbsynia and inform them.

HOLY SPIRIT: When you are done, you can go to the party. Have a great time, but no shenanigans please. I haven't forgotten the last time, when the Celestial C.I.D. had to be called. It was an embarrassment. Now, off you go.






ACT FOUR tomorrow :)