The Ballad of Mulan

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The Ballad of Mulan

by Alison Chaplin

The Ballad of Mulan – Short Play for Schools and Children’s Theatre
The Ballad of Mulan is a traditional Chinese story brought to life as a short stage play. Follow the brave Mulan as she takes her elderly father’s place in the army, disguising herself as a male soldier and fighting valiantly throughout the war.

This adaptation uses stylised movement, simple dialogue, and choral speaking to create a faithful and engaging retelling of the classic ballad. Perfect for school productions, classroom drama activities, and youth theatre, this short play provides a meaningful and visually striking way for students to explore literature, history, and storytelling through performance.

Bring this inspiring story of courage, loyalty, and heroism to life with a production that is educational, accessible, and memorable for young performers and audiences alike.

This script pack includes full performance support notes plus great follow-on classroom tasks.

If you are giving a performance of this play you must purchase a performing rights licence, available below.

Cast:	12+
Runtime:	20 mins
Age Range:	KS2, KS3
Genre:	adaptation
Type:	mini

Download

This play can be purchased as a download-only version in Acrobat (pdf) format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader (or a similar PDF reader).

This version DOES NOT include performing rights.

This version includes a Full Cast/Character List, Production Notes with suggestions for props, costumes and staging, and Follow-On Activities for further work in the classroom.

ISBN:	978-1-906153-52-6
Price:	£6.00

Multiple Performance Rights Licence

Purchasing this licence allows you to give UP TO FIVE public performances of this play. It is valid for six months from the date of purchase. A public performance is one given to any external audience, including friends and family, regardless of ticket charges. If you are giving multiple public performances of this play then you will need to have the appropriate performing rights licence. For any queries about which licence to purchase please contact info@artsonthemove.co.uk.

ISBN:	n/a
Price:	£20.00

Single Performance Rights Licence

Purchasing this licence allows you to give JUST ONE public performance of this play. It is valid for two months from the date of purchase. A public performance is one given to any external audience, including friends and family, regardless of ticket charges. If you are giving a public performance of this play then you will need to have the appropriate performing rights licence. For any queries about which licence to purchase please contact info@artsonthemove.co.uk.