The Dragon's Egg

A comedy play for children to read or perform.
Duration: 50-55 mins (1 Act)
CAST (12-20) (can easily double up roles)
EDWIN: Clever, quick witted, has a good heart.
OLD TRAVELLER & DRAGON’S VOICE: Wise old man.
KING: Always sleepy.
QUEEN: Always shopping.
STORYTELLER (WILLIAM S.): The court’s storyteller who has writer’s block.
ANASTASIA: A princess who dreams of a prince.
FANTASIA: A princess who dreams of the same prince.
WITCH 1: Wants to take over the kingdom.
WITCH 2: Wants to bake the best meringues. WITCH 3: Doesn’t know what she wants.
DRAGON’S GUARD 1: Loves to speak in rhyme. DRAGON’S GUARD 2: Loves to copy Dragon Guard 2. FOUR RHYMING TREES: Really bad at giving directions.
THREE TROLLS: Mischievous, will gladly lie cheat and steal.
MAGIC VINES: A group of actors working in synchronicity to trap Edwin.
EXTRAS: Villagers, Servants
NARRATOR(VOICE-OVER).
JESTER 1 (JINGLES): Audience warm up and interaction guy/girl. JESTER 2 (JANGLES) - IF REQUIRED: Audience warm up and interaction guy/girl.

STORY
Edwin is the woodcutter’s son, who wishes his life was more interesting. Chopping wood all day for the kingdom is a chore and a bore. Until one day after rescuing an old traveller from a runaway cart, Edwin is rewarded with the directions on how to find the Dragon’s Egg; a legend that Kings, Queens and villagers only believed was a rumour. The Dragon’s Egg would supposedly grant three wishes for those who found it; but only if they can conquer witches, trolls, and of course the Dragon!
Edwin eagerly sets on his adventure but soon realises it's not all what he thought it would be.