The King's New Clothes

The King's New Clothes by Kay Bradshaw

(9)
Productions (50)
Comedy
|
35 - 45 minutes
3 W, 3 M, 14 Any (10-30 actors possible: 2-18 W, 2-18 M)
Set: Minimal: a throne and table.

The King has a splendid new suit -- the Queen and all their subjects agree. The problem? Not even he can see it. This large-cast adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic The Emperor's New Clothes is a funny and fast-paced parable about pride, self-delusion, and self-love.

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Standard Edition $11.99
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Play Details

The King has a splendid new suit -- the Queen and all their subjects agree. The problem? Not even he can see it. This large-cast adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic The Emperor's New Clothes is a funny and fast-paced parable about pride, self-delusion, and self-love.

  • Comedy
  • |
  • 35 - 45 minutes
  • 3 W, 3 M, 14 Any (10-30 actors possible: 2-18 W, 2-18 M)
  • Set: Minimal: a throne and table.

Production History

SEP 14, 2023 - SEP 16, 2023
LCHS- Garland ISD
Garland, TX United States
LCHS- Garland ISDGarland, TX United States
FEB 12, 2023 - FEB 12, 2023
The Kinkaid School
Houston, TX United States
The Kinkaid SchoolHouston, TX United States
NOV 10, 2022 - NOV 15, 2022
Victoria West High School
Victoria, TX United States
Victoria West High SchoolVictoria, TX United States
MAY 15, 2020 - JUN 25, 2020
Covenant Canadian Reformed School
County Of Barrhead, AB Canada
Covenant Canadian Reformed SchoolCounty Of Barrhead, AB Canada
JUL 26, 2019 - JUL 26, 2019
N/A
Abingdon, VA United States
N/AAbingdon, VA United States
JUN 30, 2018 - JUL 01, 2018
Live Arts Nelson / Nelson Youth Theatre Charitable Trust
Nelson, New Zealand
Live Arts Nelson / Nelson Youth Theatre Charitable TrustNelson, New Zealand
APR 28, 2018 - APR 29, 2018
River's Edge Arts Alliance
Hudson, MA United States
River's Edge Arts AllianceHudson, MA United States
APR 20, 2018 - APR 29, 2018
Northfield Arts Guild
Northfield, MN United States
Northfield Arts GuildNorthfield, MN United States
OCT 21, 2017 - OCT 21, 2017
West Haven High School Theatre Workshop
West Haven, CT United States
West Haven High School Theatre WorkshopWest Haven, CT United States
AUG 04, 2016 - AUG 06, 2016
Port Sanilac Arts Council
Port Sanilac, MI United States
Port Sanilac Arts CouncilPort Sanilac, MI United States
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No upcoming productions.
No professional productions.

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