Old Mother Hubbard (Wood)
by David Wood
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Synopsis
It is Christmas Eve, and a lonely dog arrives at Mother Hubbard’s Home for Lost Children; but alas, her cupboard is bare.
Worse still, she is turned out by the bailiff and the rent collector, together with her brood of nursery-rhyme children.
They make their way to a forest, where they encounter a magician, the Great Boon, on his way to a circus.
By a fortunate mistake, the magician casts a spell which enlarges the bailiff’s boot to a size which makes it big enough for Mother Hubbard to take temporary residence inside.
But her troubles are far from over, and they all undergo many adventures – not least with a sinister Cat, before all turns out well, and they are able to take part in a Grand Circus.
Press Reviews
"Resounding success…the children lifted the roof with their cheers, boos and hisses…a magical evening’s entertainment."
— Wythenshawe Express
"It’s a classic – lots of participation, some witty, catchy songs…infectious spirit…very funny."
— Essex & East London Newspapers
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Old Mother Hubbard (Wood) is a play written by David Wood and published by Samuel French (1977).
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Samuel French · 1977 · 80 pp
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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