A Ready-To-Use Mystery Play For Primary Schools
(Ages 7-12)
The Snoops and the Hidden Switch is a one-act mystery play written specifically for use in primary schools.
Designed for busy teachers, this play provides a complete, age-appropriate script alongside clear guidance and a school performance licence, making it easy to rehearse and perform with confidence — even if you don’t have a drama background.
The story centres on curiosity, teamwork, and problem-solving, and works well as a class production, drama club performance, or end-of-term showcase.
Who Is This Play For?
- Primary school teachers planning a class or year-group performance
- Drama clubs and after-school groups
- Schools looking for a manageable end-of-term production
- Teachers with little or no drama specialism
- Pupils aged 7–12 (flexible casting available)
The play works well with mixed-ability groups and can be staged with minimal set, props, and technical support.
What’s Included
When you purchase The Snoops and the Hidden Switch – School Performance Teacher Pack, you receive everything needed to rehearse and perform the play within your school.
- The complete one-act script (read-only PDF, clean and printable)
- School Performance Licence: (permission to rehearse and perform within one school for one academic year)
- Teacher Guide: a clear starting point explaining how to use the materials and plan rehearsals
- Expanded Rehearsal Checklist: practical, step-by-step support from first read-through to final performance
- Scene-by-Scene Notes: guidance on the purpose, focus, and common challenges of each scene
- Performance Week Guide: calm, reassuring advice for the final days before the performance
All materials are written for busy teachers and can be used flexibly.
No specialist drama knowledge is required, and the play can be adapted to suit your group and available rehearsal time.
How Licensing Works
Performance of this play requires a licence.
For schools, this is straightforward. When you purchase the School Performance Teacher Pack, a School Performance Licence is included. This grants permission to rehearse and perform the play within one school, during one academic year, for audiences such as parents and carers.
The script is provided as a read-only PDF to ensure all schools are working from the correct version. Printed copies may be used freely for rehearsal and performance.
If you are planning performances outside a school setting, additional performances, or public or ticketed events, a separate performance licence may be required. Guidance is available if needed.
Further details about performance licensing can be found on our
Practical Details
Age range:
Designed for pupils aged 7–12, with flexible casting to suit different group sizes and abilities.
Running time:
Approximately 45–60 minutes, depending on pacing and any optional pauses or transitions.
Cast size:
Adaptable. Roles can be doubled or shared to accommodate smaller or larger groups.
Rehearsal time:
The play is designed to fit comfortably within typical school rehearsal schedules, including short weekly sessions or focused blocks.
Staging and technical requirements:
Simple staging with minimal set, props, and technical support. The play works well in halls, classrooms, or small performance spaces.
Pricing
£75.00
School Performance Teacher Pack
(includes script and School Performance Licence)
This pack provides everything needed to rehearse and perform The Snoops and the Hidden Switch within one school during one academic year.
Includes:
- The complete one-act script (read-only PDF, clean and printable)
- A School Performance Licence (one school, one academic year)
- A Teacher Guide with clear guidance on planning and rehearsals
- Expanded rehearsal support, including scene notes and performance-week guidance
Schools requiring a performance licence without additional teacher resources are welcome to contact us.
For approval and budgeting purposes
This resource is designed to support teachers and reduce preparation time by providing a complete, ready-to-use package.
The licence covers rehearsal and performance within one school for one academic year, and the accompanying guidance supports confident delivery without the need for specialist drama training or additional paid resources.
How To Purchase
To use The Snoops and the Hidden Switch in your school,
purchase the School Performance Teacher Pack.
This includes:
- The complete script
- All supporting teacher materials
- A School Performance Licence for rehearsal and performance within one school
Purchasing options are designed to work with normal school processes.
If you require an invoice, purchase order, or have any questions about suitability or licensing, please get in touch.
Schools are welcome to contact us before purchasing to confirm suitability or discuss performance plans.