Christmas Plays

These Christmas plays for high school bring the warmth and wonder of the holidays into your theatre, without turning into hollow spectacle. Each script gives teen actors meaningful journeys to play while still delivering festive magic that families recognise, so your holiday show feels heartfelt and worth the season.

2 scripts
Gawain and the Green Knight

26 actors (any gender). Sir Gawain takes up a strange yuletide challenge—and steps into a world of magic, danger, and moral reckoning. A charming take on the medieval legend.

$150.00
The Lion on the Left

3m, 6f, 2x. A fading department store, a beloved statue, and a girl who can’t let go. A tender, whimsical play about what we hold onto—and what holds us together.

$150.00

Planning a Christmas play for your school

A school Christmas production has to do a lot at once. It needs to feel special, fit into a crowded winter calendar, and still give students real material to sink their teeth into. These Christmas plays are written with that reality in mind.

They blend holiday atmosphere with clear storytelling and age appropriate stakes. You can lean into themes of generosity, courage, memory, and change while avoiding material that will divide your community. The result is a holiday show that feels inclusive and thoughtful.

Holiday spirit with real substance

  • Suits secular or mixed faith school communities that still want a seasonal story
  • Pairs neatly with winter concerts or charity events so you can build one shared celebration

Christmas plays in this collection

Gawain and the Green Knight

Give students the chance to experience a Christmas feast at none other than King Arthur’s court in this festive adaptation that sees Sir Gawain travel from a cosy hall to a snowy wilderness on a journey of bravery and honesty.

This play features a large, flexible ensemble with opportunities for physical staging, music, and some bold costumes. It’s a strong choice when you want an adventurous Christmas play the whole department can enjoy.

The Lion on the Left

Set outside a fading department store at Christmastime, this magical realism drama follows Veronica as she tries to save a beloved lion statue that anchors her memories. Snow, lights, and shoppers pass through while the play quietly explores family, loss, and the pull of tradition.

The script offers rich roles across generations, from Veronica and her friends to parents, elders, and a few unexpected visitors. It is a great fit if you want a gentler holiday story that invites reflection as well as smiles.

Staging your holiday show

Both Christmas plays are written for real school schedules. One runs around an hour, the other closer to ninety minutes, so you can choose the length that fits your winter event. Doubling options and optional extras help you match casting to your program size.

Sets can be scaled up or down. Gawain can use simple platforms and banners to suggest court and forest. The Lion on the Left lives mainly at a storefront with a few key pieces. Licensing follows Gitelman & Good’s straightforward model with digital scripts, so you can focus on rehearsals and giving your community a Christmas play they will remember.