Big Sister, Little Brother

by Mike Kenny
Based on the story by Hans Christian Andersen

Rita and Archie meet a big-headed Emperor, a foolish chief-minister, an exquisite Empress and a host of courtiers, and in a vast palace, with rooms full of clothes, they weave magic garments. But when everything goes wrong, whose fault is it? Like any brother and sister, they blame each other and can’t even agree on which way to run! Big Sister, Little Brother tells the story of the Emperor’s New Clothes with an unusual twist, and is a funny, fast-paced, heart-warming tale.

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Quick Details

  • Type: Theatre for the Very Young
  • Estimated Run Time: 45 minutes
  • Availability: Available for productions in the United States and Canada
  • Cast Size: 2 roles | 1 male and 1 female

Full Details

Roles:

  • Rita: Big sister
  • Archie: Little Brother

The following resources are included in each performance license:
  • Permission to photocopy the PDF script for your production so there is no additional cost for these assets.

Mike Kenny

Mike Kenny is one of the England's leading writers, specializing in young people's theatre. He is the recipient of numerous awards, was included in the Independent on Sunday's list of Top Ten Living UK Playwrights and his plays are performed regularly throughout the UK and all over the world. In 2013 he was given an Honorary Doctorate of Letters by Nottingham University, England.

Originally produced by Visible Fictions (UK) in 1998

Photos of library tour with the Spark Arts for Children

Photos of library tour with the Spark Arts for Children

Photos of library tour with the Spark Arts for Children