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The Sword in the Stone
Written by Adam Smith
The Sword in the Stone offers plenty of laughs, enchanting moments, and memorable characters! Join Arthur on his journey from a modest squire to a true hero as he retrieves the legendary sword 'Excalibur' from the stone, embarks on an exciting quest, and confronts the evil Morgana. This script features uproarious comedy, witty modern references, interactive audience engagement, and a fresh take on the timeless story, making it ideal for groups looking for an entertaining, crowd-pleasing performance. Seize the opportunity to this magical adventure to life!
Running Time - 2 Hours
Principal Cast Size - 15 + Multiple Scripted Ensemble Roles
Cast
Arthur – A humble and courageous squire whose destiny transforms him into a legendary hero.
Lady Gwendolyn ‘Gwen’ Gobblelot – Arthur’s loving, no-nonsense mother with a sharp wit and a heart of gold.
Merlin - A quirky and grand wizard guiding Arthur with magic and mischief.
Morgana – A cunning and powerful sorceress driven by ambition and a thirst for control.
Blunder – A clumsy, mischievous sidekick who’s always stumbling into trouble.
Bungle – A bumbling, well-meaning fool who often causes more chaos than help.
Sheriff Quibble / Dead Keith - A nitpicking, self-important sheriff who thinks rules are not to be broken.
Sir Loyn – An elder Knight from Borley Bog who has taken Arthur band his mum in for work.
Kay – Sir Loyn’s spoiled, narcissistic son who constantly underestimates Arthur.
Willy Whimsy – A cheerful, eccentric character with a love for quirky antics and oddball humour, always ready to narrate the story.
Sir Brawn Bonebreaker - A hulking, fearless knight known for his brute strength and very little words.
The Lady of the Lake – A mystical, elegant figure who holds ancient wisdom and dark magical power.
Mayo the Horse (2 nonspeaking parts for Pantomime Horse)
Scripted Ensemble Roles
Villager 1
Villager 2
Villager 3
Villager 4
Courtier 1 / Man 1
Courtier 2 / Man 2
Courtier 3
Courier 4
Butcher
Script Sample
Arthur: Mayo!
Merlin: Who is that?
Arthur: Merlin, this is my best friend Mayo.
Merlin: Why do you call him Mayo?
All: Because Mayo Neighs!
Merlin: Oh blimey! …Now we need to find the grave of the ‘Keeper of the Sword’. Quickly check around and see if it’s around here somewhere.
All the characters begin searching around the stage, until Arthurs spots one of the graves.
Arthur: Wait everyone I think I have found it.
Kay: What does it say squirt? I mean ‘your majesty’…sorry it’s hard to break a habit.
Arthur: It says here lies Dead Keith ‘Keeper of the Sword’
Lady Gwen: Dead Keith? What sort of name is that?
Merlin: This must be it. Now everyone listen very closely, this is important. Once I raise the ‘Keeper of the Sword’ back from the dead; the legend states that we may ask him five questions, at which point he will die again, never to revived.
Sir Loyn: Why five?
Merlin: I don’t know, it’s just what is written in the script.
All: Ahhh.
Merlin: Now let me begin.
Sir Loyn, Lady Gwen, Arthur and Kay stand back as Merlin stands over the grave.
Merlin: By ancient power, strong and deep,
Awaken now from endless sleep!
From shadowed earth and time's embrace,
Arise, oh Keeper, show thy face!
Mystical music plays, smoke billows around the grave, A SFX of stone breaking and ground moving. As the smoke clears Dead Keith can be seen standing over the grave.
Sir Loyn: Look! its Dead Keith.
Dead Keith: Hello, it is me ‘Keeper of the Sword’ or just…Keith. Are you the ones who have woken me from my endless slumber?
Arthur: Yes erm…Keith.
Dead Keith: Then you may ask my five questions, and I will give ye 5 answers.
Sir Loyn: Were you killed in the Battle here?
Dead Keith: Yes.
Sir Loyn: Cool! I mean, not for you. Sorry for your loss.
Merlin: Sir Loyn! That was one of our five questions!
Sir Loyn: Oh, sorry Merlin, but we have four more questions, right?
Dead Keith: Yes.
Sir Loyn: No. No, no, that wasn’t for you. Did that count as a question?
Dead Keith: Yes.
Sir Loyn: Damn it.
Kay: Father, I suggest you stop talking now.
Merlin: Only answer when I talk to you, okay?
Dead Keith: Yes.
Lady Gwen: Oh, why did you say ‘okay’ at the end of that sentence?
Dead Keith: I didn’t. Thank you for your questions.
Dead Keith collapses back into his grave.
Arthur: Erm. What just happened?
Merlin: Well that went peachy! Did I not tell you all, we only got the five questions. Dead Keith is now …well dead. …again.
Arthur: But he didn’t even tell us where Excalibur is. What are we going to do?