The Glint of Gold
A musical by Gawen Robinson.

1. March of the Kings (Instrumental).

2. The Storytellers.

3. The Boy King. (Playing)

4. Old God Counting Song.

5. The Egyptian Pyramid.

6. Queen of the Nile.

7. Osiris (King of the Dead).

8. Point to the Stars.

9. Tut Tut !

The Plot

Set in 1922, the story begins with Howard Carter's famous discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. Along with Lord Carnarvon and his daughter Lady Evelyn Herbert, Carter enters the tomb and is astounded by the treasures buried for over 3,000 years. Before long the visitors discover the story of this little known king through the writing on the walls of the tomb. These story telling pictures are called hieroglyphs and in the play they come to life, teaching the audience all about Ancient Egypt. King Tutankhamun, who had rested in peace for thousands of years, is now awakened and with help needs to learn part of the "Book of the Dead" before he can join his father (The god Osiris) among the stars. In the meantime however, we learn all about hieroglyphs, Queen Hatshepsut, Egyptian society, the gods and pyramids.

The Glint of Gold is available with a full colour script, and a quality, fully orchestrated CD recording/backing track and can be ordered through Musicline Publications.(see below)

The Characters
Howard Carter:
Lord Carnarvon:
Lady Evelyn Herbert:
Hieroglyphs 1 to 8:
Tutankhamun:
2 Guards:
Servant:
Farmer:
3 Craftsmen: (Metalworker,Weaver & Carpenter)
Merchant:
Scribe:
Politician:
Pharaoh:
Hatshepsut:
3 Hand maidens:
Anubis:
Osiris:
Modern Egyptians:
Chorus Singers/Musicians: Can be made up however you like. Could be cast members.

The Glint of Gold is available with a full colour script, and a quality fully orchestrated CD recording/backing track and can be ordered through Musicline Publications.
Click below for purchasing and performing details or ring them on (0)1827 707384.

Reviews
Taken from the 'Musicline' Website

Westrise Junior School
04-06-2005 
Fantastic!!!!!!!!!
*****
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West Rise Junior School
06-06-2005 
Hatshepsut is fantastic
*****
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Newcastle Prep School
18-06-2005 
Have been putting on plays for 10 years and this has been the best. The music was fantastic, easy to learn with catchy tunes. Thank you
*****

Adele Evitt
19-08-2005 
Strong tunes help the musical pass its message on. The whole theatrical form, from building the sets and costumes, to acting out the songs created an environment for educational improvement. Whats more we all enjoyed it and it was easy to put on.
*****
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Pictures of Ancient Egypt featuring Osiris, Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut, and Howard Carter from Blagdon Primary, Larkspur Primary and Marley Hill Primary school's productions of The Glint of Gold (many thanks for those). This show has now been produced over 80 times and continues to be 'discovered' as an effective learning tool as well as a fun entertainment for all junior school children studying Ancient Egypt. It is now available in the UK and Australia from Musicline Publications and from Encoreplays in the USA and Canada. See below for purchasing and performing details or ring Musicline on (0)1827 707384 in the UK.

Available In the USA & Canada
This show is also available to Schools and youth theatre groups in the USA and Canada through Encore Performance Publishing

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