The Chief's Bride: An African Folktale

Jenny Powell

When Maiba hears a Great Chief is in search of a wife, she decides she must become his bride. She leaves her village and sets off to meet him but she soon encounters animals and people who are not all they seem...

This play for children at Key Stage 1 and 2 is set in Africa, with parts for a group of children and extras. This makes it ideal for reading on your own or performing as a group. With notes on staging, costumes and props, you'll have all you need to put on a play!

The Putting on a Play is a series of fun plays for children that can be performed as a class or read during a literacy lesson.