Friday, 4 December 2015

Double - Children's Theatre (FMF) - Entire Production Outline - 06/12/15

Scene Order:

Scene 1 - Fox Family Introduction
Characters: Mr Fox, Mrs Fox, Fox Cub (James), Fox Cub (Lorna)

- Narrator introduces the Fox Family
- Mr Fox introduces himself and his family
- Narrator mentions the farmers, Fox Family exits

Scene 2 - The Three Farmers Introduction
Characters: Boggis, Bunce, Bean - Songs: Combine Harvester

- Bunce runs in with a chicken drumstick, checking beforehand, he eats it
- Boggis enters puffed out, he sees Bunce and takes the drumstick, he holds it above him
- Bean enters seeing them argue, he takes the chicken from Boggis and they get in a line
- The farmers bop in time with the music
- Narrator describes each farmer, each farmer steps forwards and mimes during their description

Scene 3 - The Plan For Shooting
Characters: Boggis, Bunce, Bean

- Boggis and Bunce argue over their farms
- Bunce hits Boggis and Boggis cries, Bean enters to stop the argument
- Bean asks for suggestions on how to get rid of the fox
- The Farmers leave ready for the shooting

Scene 4 - The Shooting
Characters: Mr Fox, Boggis, Bunce, Bean

- The Farmers run behind the audience with their guns, Mr Fox comes out
- Boggis steps in Fox poo
- Mr Fox smells, "fried chicken," then runs to the side, Farmers get into position for shooting
- FIRE! The Farmers open fire on Mr Fox, everyone freezes while Mr Fox is in mid-run, Bean shoots his tail off
- After Mr Fox exits, Boggis and Bunce run for the tail, Bean snatches it off of them
- The Farmers form a plan to dig Mr Fox out

Scene 5 - Terrible Shovels, Terrible Tractors and The Race
Characters: Mr Fox, Mrs Fox, Fox Cub (James), Fox Cub (Lorna), Boggis, Bunce, Bean - Songs: Chariots Of Fire

- Mrs Fox is fixing Mr Fox's tail, The Fox Cubs are playing and hear noises
- Mr Fox realises its The Farmers and gets the Cubs to pack some stuff, they exit and James changes to Bunce
- Fox Cub (Lorna) returns and Mr Fox starts digging with the kids help
- The noise gets louder and Mrs Fox and Fox Cub (Lorna) join in, The Farmers get ready up on the steps
- As the music starts we start the race in slow motion, The Fox Family escape

Scene 6 - "We'll Never Let Him Go"
Characters: Boggis, Bunce, Bean

- Boggis and Bunce complain that they'll never catch Mr Fox, Bean tries to think of a plan to catch him
- After multiple interruptions, Bean decides that they'll stay there until Mr Fox comes out
- After much complaint, The Farmers shake on it and they get Bean's wife to deliver some supplies

Scene 7 - Starvation Kicks In & The Plan
Characters: Mr Fox, Mrs Fox, Fox Cub (Lorna)

- Whilst Mrs Fox comforts Fox Cub, Mr Fox must come up with a plan
- With help from the audience, Mr Fox exits with his family and plan in his mind

Scene 8 - Boggis' Chicken House Raid
Characters: Mr Fox, Fox Cub (James), Fox Cub (Lorna) - Songs: Sneaky Snitch

- Mr Fox and his cubs sneak, dig, crawl and duck to Boggis' Chicken House
- After grabbing as much as they could, they took the chicken back to Mrs Fox

Scene 9 - A Surprise For Mrs Fox
Characters: Mrs Fox, Fox Cub (Lorna), Mr Fox, Fox Cub (James)

- Fox Cub (Lorna) wakes up her mum to show her the chicken her and her father got together
- Mr Fox enters with Fox Cub (James) and a lot more chicken, Mrs Fox panics for their safety
- She orders Mr Fox to get rid of the chicken but ends up keeping the lot
- Mr Fox thinks its not enough and hatches another plan

Scene 10 - Bunce's Duck And Goose Raid House Raid
Characters: Mr Fox, Fox Cub (Lorna), Fox Cub (James) - Songs: Sneaky Snitch

- Mr Fox and his cubs sneak, dig, crawl and duck to Bunce's Duck and Goose House
- After grabbing as much as they could, they took the meat back home

Scene 11 - Bean's Cider Cellar Raid
Characters: Mr Fox, Fox Cub (James), Rabbit, Mole, Badger, Rat - Songs: Hidden Agenda - Arcadia - Scheming Weasel

- Mr Fox decided he needed cider for a great feast, he and Fox Cub (James) pay Bean's Cider Cellar a visit
- Along the way, they met Rabbit, Mole and Badger (narrator)
- They popped up into Bean's Cider Cellar and were amazed by the sight
- In their awe, they bumped into Rat who tried to scare them off but failed miserably
- As the animals round up some cider, Bean's wife appears and they all hide behind a large cider bottle
- When she finally disappears, the animals are relieved, Rabbit and Mole leave before she comes back
- Rat calls for Bean as Mr Fox and his friends flee

Scene 12 - The Great Feast
Characters: Mr Fox, Mrs Fox, Fox Cub (James), Fox Cub (Lorna), Rabbit, Mole, Badger - Songs: You've Got A Friend In Me (Instrumental)

- Badger tells the audience what became of The Three Farmers and announces the beginning of The Great Feast
- Mr Fox and his friends run in and sing, "You've Got A Friend In Me"
- We end the song in a tableau and say goodbye to the audience


Prop List
  • Fox ears and tails (four of each)
  • Inflatable Belly
  • Farmer's Hat
  • Beanie
  • Spoon
  • Plastic Spade
  • Shovel
  • Gun
  • Pistol
  • Spectacles
  • Wire Frame Glasses
  • Chickens and Cider Bottle Cardboard Cut-Outs
  • Rat Nose
  • Mobile Phone (Used as a Walkie-Talkie)
Costume List:
  • Charlie (Mr. Fox)
    • Blue Suit Trousers
    • Blue Suit Jacket
    • White Shirt
    • Black Bow Tie
    • Black Shoes
    • Fox ears and tail
  • Rhiannon (Mrs. Fox)
    • Dress
    • Leggings under dress
    • Vest top under dress
    • Fox ears and tail
  • James (Fox Cub)
    • Black Joggers
    • Black Top
    • Fox ears and tail
  • Lorna (Fox Cub)
    • Black leggings
    • Black Top
    • Fox ears and tail
  • Rob (Boggis)
    • Black Joggers
    • Black Top
    • Inflatable Belly
    • Farmer's Hat
  • James (Bunce)
    • Black Joggers
    • Black Top
    • Farmer's Hat
  • Lewis (Bean)
    • Black Joggers
    • Black Top
    • Farmer's Hat
    • Necklace for Fox Tail Necktie
    • Fox Tail Necktie (After, "The Shooting.")
  • Ollie (Badger)
    • Black Trousers
    • Grey Waistcoat
    • White Shirt
    • Wire Frame Glasses
  • Lewis (Rabbit)
    • Black Joggers
    • Black Top
    • Bunny ears
  • Rob (Mole)
    • Back Joggers
    • Black Top
    • Inflatable Belly (Worn on his back)
    • Spectacles

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