Indian Story (Diwali)

The Queen's birthday, and her new necklace is stolen. A large sum of money is the reward for the finder. However, when an old washerwoman finds it, she doesn't want the money. She wants to be the only person in the kingdom allowed to light an oil lamp at Diwali! But there is method in her madness, when Lakshmi, the Indian goddess of money and good fortune comes to visit. A charming play that explains the story behind Diwali using everyone in the class in a variety of roles. (Illustration by Callum Bramwell at Barley Mow Primary, Birtley).