Peter Maxwell Davies. A humorous version of the Orkney folk tale of an islander kidnapping a Selkie wife - a creature who is a seal in the sea and a woman on the land. Things go hilariously wrong with the Selkie wife escaping tothe seas and Mansie an islander facing a most uncongenial alliance with his cousin and housekeeper Miss Trowie-Tattibogle. There are many opportunities for playing instruments acting and dance and songs include ‘Keep Her NoseTo The Wave!’ ‘Now I Make You Man And Wife’ and ‘So Let’s All Celebrate With Joy’. Parts: Instrumental parts available on special order. 25mins.
Peter Maxwell Davies: A Selkie Tale Teacher's Book: Voice: Classroom Musical