The Magic Finger
A Roald Dahl Story Company and Unicorn Theatre online production
“The magic finger is something I’ve been able to do my whole life... and it always happens when I get cross.”
Starring Corinna Brown and Lucy Mangan, Roald Dahl’s The Magic Finger is a glorious and imaginatively filmed theatrical reading, available free online to schools and families across the UK. Packed full of mischief, adventure and rubber ducks.
The Gregg family spend every Saturday morning out in the woods searching for animals and birds to hunt. But the girl next door cannot stand hunting, and she’s so angry about it she’s going to set the magic finger on them all. One thing is for certain, very strange and spectacular things are about to begin...
This story reading is directed by Milli Bhatia and designed by Shankho Chaudhuri, with Todd MacDonald as Director of Photography.
Watch the show
Chapter One
Meet the Girl and her neighbours, the Gregg family.
Chapter Two
Peculiar things start happening to the Gregg family.
Chapter Three
The Gregg family have a difficult decision to make.
For your classroom
Chapter One: Exploring the Story
Reflect on the story so far and talk about when you agree and disagree with others.
Chapter Two: Exploring the Characters
Discuss how to recognise and name different feelings.
Chapter Three: Exploring Resolutions
Role play kind and unkind behaviours, and talk about the effect these can have.
All Chapters: The Magic Finger
Explore and discuss the story, characters and resolutions as you watch.
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