Children's Music and Shows

Here is a list Donald's major stage works for children. With the exception of LUCY & THE HUNTER, which is only available in photocopied manuscript, the others are in print and available. For further stage works see also OPERAS and MUSICALS.

LUCY & THE HUNTER

A Musical play for children in three acts. Book & lyrics by Sydney Carter. Music by Donald Swann. 1st performance: YWCA CENTRAL CLUB DRAMATIC SOCIETY 18th-21st June 1951.

Redrafted for TV January 1953 (with Guy Brenton) – not made. Songs rewritten early 1956.

Set in Brighton 1843. Lucy, a girl of 15, makes imaginary journeys into the dreams of her childhood guided by the ghost of Daniel Boone, the Hunter. In the course of these journeys she catches a glimpse of the meaning of love and suffering.

Other Performances:
Pendle Hill, USA c.1979
Malthouse Theatre, Sussex in 1985 (renamed THE GHOST OF DANIEL BOONE).



 

BRENDAN AHOY!

Dramatic cantata for children in one act.
Book & lyrics by Arthur Scholey. Music by Donald Swann.

MUSIC & LYRICS: CHILDREN'S MUSIC & SHOWS

 
 

THE SONG OF CAEDMON

Dramatic cantata for children in one act.
Book & lyrics by Arthur Scholey. Music by Donald Swann.

RECORDING: EP
MUSIC & LYRICS: CHILDREN'S MUSIC & SHOWS

 
 

BABOUSHKA

Opera for children in one act.
Book & lyrics by Arthur Scholey. Music by Donald Swann.

MUSIC & LYRICS: CHILDREN'S MUSIC & SHOWS

 
 

WACKY & HIS FUDDLEJIG

Opera for children in one act.
Book & lyrics by Arthur Scholey. Music by Donald Swann.

RECORDING: CASSETTES
RECORDING: EP
MUSIC & LYRICS: CHILDREN'S MUSIC & SHOWS