A VISIT FROM MARY
POPPINS
Hammersmith - 2015
GROUP 2 & 3
Bert:
This here's Cherry Tree Lane. Nice little spot, you might say. Number
17's just down a bit. Now, this imposing edifice what first greets the
eye, is the home of Admiral Boom, late of His Majesty's Navy. Likes his
house shipshape, he does, shipshape and Bristol fashion at all times.
Admiral Boom:
Time gun ready?
Mr Binnacle:
Ready and charged, sir.
Admiral Boom:
Three minutes and six seconds.
Mr Binnacle:
Aye, aye, sir.
Admiral Boom:
Good afternoon to you, young man. Where are you bound?
Bert:
Number 17.
Admiral Boom:
Enter that in the log.
Mr Binnacle:
Aye, aye, sir.
Admiral Boom:
A word of advice, young man: storm signals are up at number 17. Bit of
heavy weather brewing there.
Bert:
Thank you, sir. Keep an eye skinned. Here we are. Number 17 Cherry
Tree Lane. Residence of George Banks, Esquire. Hello, hello, hello. The
admiral's right. Heavy weather brewin' at number 17, and no mistake.
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GROUP 3
Mrs. Brill:
Leave her alone!
Ellen:
Shut up!
Mrs. Brill:
Don't you be trying to stop the wretched creature! Let her go, that's
what I say, and good riddance! I never liked her from the moment she
set foot in the door.
Ellen:
But who gets stuck with the children with no nanny in the house? Me,
that's who!
Mrs. Brill:
Her and her high and mighty ways!
Katie Nanna:
Indeed, Mrs. Brill! I wouldn't stay in this house another minute, not if
you heap me with all the jewels in Christendom.
Ellen:
No, no, Katie Nanna, don't go!
Katie Nanna:
Stand away from that door, my girl!
Ellen:
But what am I gonna tell the master about the children?
Katie Nanna:
I said my say, and that's all I'll say. I've done with this house forever.
Mrs. Brill:
Well, hip, hip, hooray! And don't stumble on the way out, dearie.
Ellen:
Now, now, Katie Nanna! Mrs. Banks! She's home!
Mrs. Banks:
Good evening, Katie Nanna, Ellen. We had the most glorious meeting!
Mrs. Whitbourne-Allen chained herself to the wheel of the prime
minister's carriage. You should've been there.
Katie Nanna:
Mrs. Banks, I would like a word with you.
Mrs. Banks:
And Mrs. Ainslie, she was carried off to prison, singing and scattering
pamphlets all the way!
Katie Nanna:
I'm glad you're home, madam. I've always given the best that's in me.
Mrs. Banks:
On, thank you, Katie Nanna. I always knew you were one of us.
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SONG 1: Sister Suffragettes (GROUP 3)
We're clearly soldiers in petticoats
And dauntless crusaders for woman's votes
Though we adore men individually
We agree that as a group they're rather stupid!
Cast off the shackles of yesterday!
Shoulder to shoulder into the fray!
Our daughters' daughters will adore us
And they'll sign in grateful chorus
"Well done, Sister Suffragette!"
From Kensington to Billingsgate
One hears the restless cries!
From ev'ry corner of the land:
"Womankind, arise!"
Political equality and equal rights with men!
Take heart! For Missus Pankhurst has been clapped in irons again!
No more the meek and mild subservients we!
We're fighting for our rights, militantly!
Never you fear!
So, cast off the shackles of yesterday!
Shoulder to shoulder into the fray!
Our daughters' daughters will adore us
And they'll sign in grateful chorus
"Well done! Well done!
Well done Sister Suffragette!"
Katie Nanna:
The children, madam, have disappeared again.
Mrs. Banks:
Katie Nanna, this is really too careless of you. Doesn't it make the third
time this week?
Katie Nanna:
The fourth, madam. And I for one have had my fill of it.
Mrs. Banks:
Oh, gracious, Katie Nanna! You're not leaving? What will Mr. Banks say?
He's going to be cross enough as it is to come home and find the
children missing. Ellen, put these things away. You know how the cause
infuriates Mr. Banks.
Ellen:
Yes, ma'am.
(Katie Nanna exits as Mr Banks arrives)
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Mr. Banks:
Hello, Katie Nanna. That must be heavy. Allow me.
Katie Nanna:
Hmph!
Mr. Banks:
What a very pretty hat.
SONG 2: The Life I lead - Mr Banks (group 3)
I feel a surge of deep satisfaction
Much as a king astride his noble steed
When I return from daily strife, to hearth and wife
How pleasant is the life I lead
Mrs. Banks:
Dear, it's about the children.
Mr. Banks:
Yes, yes, yes.
I run my home precisely on schedule
At 6:01 I march through my door
My slippers, sherry and pipe are due at 6:02
Consistent is the life I lead
Mrs. Banks:
George, they're missing.
Mr. Banks:
Splendid. Splendid.
It's grand to be an Englishman in 1910
King Edward's on the throne it's the age of men
I'm the lord of my castle the sovereign, the liege
I treat my subjects, servants, children, wife with a firm but gentle hand,
noblesse oblige
It's 6:03 and the heirs to my dominion
Are scrubbed and tubbed and adequately fed
And so I'll pat them on the head and send them off to bed
Ah, lordly is the life I lead
Winifred, where are the children?
Mrs. Banks:
Well, they're missing. Katie Nanna has looked everywhere.
Mr. Banks:
I'll deal with this at once. Give me the police station, quickly, please.
Mr. Banks:
What, uh-- yes. George Banks here. Yes. 17 Cherry Tree Lane. It's a
matter of some urgency. I should like you to send a policeman around
immediately.
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Mrs. Banks:
The policeman's here, George!
Mr. Banks:
What? Oh, how very prompt. What wonderful service. Thank you so
much. Good night. Come in, constable. Come in.
Constable (2):
Thank you, sir. While going about my duties on the other side of the
park, I noted some valuables that had gone astray. I believe they're
yours, sir. Come along, now. Come along. I wouldn't be too hard on
'em, sir. They've had a long, weary walk today.
Jane:
I'm sorry we lost Katie Nanna, Father. You see, it was windy. And the
kite was too strong for us.
Constable:
In a manner of speaking, sir, it was the kite that ran away, not the
children.
Jane:
Actually it wasn't a very good kite. We made it ourselves. Perhaps if you
helped us to make one--
Constable:
Ah, that's the ticket, sir. Kites are skittish things. Why, only last week
with me own youngsters--
Mr. Banks:
I'm very grateful to you, Constable, for returning the children.
Constable:
Thank you, sir. I shall now return to my duties.
Jane:
Thank you, Constable.
Constable:
Good night, miss. Good night, ma'am. Good night, sir. (Constable exits)
Mrs. Banks:
I'm awfully sorry about this, George. I'll expect you'll want to discuss it.
Mr. Banks:
I would indeed! Ellen, take Jane and Michael upstairs straightaway.
Ellen:
Yes, sir. I knew it. When all's said and done, who bears the brunt of
everything around here? Me, that's who! They don't want an honest,
hard-workin' girl around here. They need a zookeeper.
Mrs. Banks:
I'm sorry, dear, but when I chose Katie Nanna, I thought she would be
firm with the children. She looked so solemn and cross.
Mr. Banks:
Winifred, never confuse efficiency with a liver complaint.
Jane:
Father?
Mr. Banks:
Yes?
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Jane:
We're very sorry about what we did today and we do so want to get
on with the new nanny.
Mr. Banks:
Very sensible. I shall be glad to have your help in the matter.
Jane:
We thought you would. That's why we wrote this advertisement.
Mr. Banks:
Advertisement for what?
Jane:
For the new nanny.
Mr. Banks:
You wrote an advert--
Michael
You said you wanted our help.
Mr. Banks:
But, I-- oh, very well.
SONG 3: Perfect Nanny (Jane and Michael and Group 1)
Jane:
"Wanted: a nanny for two adorable children."
Mr. Banks:
"Adorable." well, that's debatable, I must say.
If you want this choice position
Have a cheery disposition
Rosy cheeks, no warts
Michael:
That's the part I put in.
Play games, all sorts
You must be kind you must be witty
Very sweet and fairly pretty
Take us on outings give us treats
Sing songs bring sweets
Never be cross or cruel never give us castor oil or gruel
Love us as a son and daughter
And never smell of barley water
If you won't scold and dominate us
We will never you give you cause to hate us
We won't hide your spectacles so you can't see
Put toads in your bed or pepper in your tea
Hurry, nanny. Many thanks, sincerely
Jane & Michael:
Jane and Michael Banks
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Mr. Banks:
Thank you. Most interesting. And now I think we've had quite enough
of this nonsense. Please return to the nursery.
(Mr Banks rips up the advertisement and the children exit)
"Play games, sing songs, give treats." Ridiculous. There's no question in
my mind whatsoever. Now is the time for action. Give me The Times,
please. No, I do not know the number.
Mrs. Banks:
Oh, George, you're always so forceful.
Mrs. Banks:
The Times? George Banks here. 17 Cherry Tree Lane. I wish to place an
advertisement in your column.
GROUP 2
Admiral Boom:
Time gun ready?
Mr. Binnacle:
Ready and charged, sir.
Admiral Boom:
I'll take the report, Mr. Binnacle.
Mr. Binnacle:
The wind has changed, Sir. Seems to be comin' in from a new quarter.
Admiral Boom:
So it is.
Mr. Binnacle:
Sir?
Admiral Boom:
What is it?
Mr. Binnacle:
Bit of somethin' or other taking place off the port bow.
(MP arrives)
GROUP 3
Ellen:
You may come in - Mr Banks will see you now.
Mary Poppins:
Thank you. You are the father of Jane and Michael Banks, are you not?
Mr. Banks:
Well, well ye-- yes, of course, I mean. Uh-- you brought your references,
I presume. May I see them?
Mary Poppins:
Oh, I make it a point never to give references. A very old-fashioned idea
to my mind.
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Mr. Banks:
Is that so? We'll have to see about that then, won't we?
Mary Poppins:
Now then, the qualifications. "Item one: a cheery disposition." I am
never cross. "Item two: rosy cheeks." Obviously. "Item three: play
games, all sorts." Well, I'm sure the children will find my games
extremely diverting.
Mr. Banks:
May I? Eh, this paper? Where did you get it from? I thought I tore it up.
Mary Poppins:
Excuse me. "Item four: you must be kind." I am kind, but extremely
firm. Have you lost something?
Mr. Banks:
That paper, you see. I thought that I--
Mary Poppins:
You are George Banks, are you not?
Mr. Banks:
What?
Mary Poppins:
And you did advertise for a nanny, did you not?
Mr. Banks:
George Banks.
Mary Poppins:
Very well then.
Mr. Banks:
I tore it up, turned it over. Tore it up again and threw it in there.
Mary Poppins:
I beg your pardon. Are you ill?
Mr. Banks:
I hope not.
Mary Poppins:
Now, about my wages. The reference here is very obscure.
Mr. Banks:
Very obscure.
Mary Poppins:
We must be very clear on that point, mustn't we?
Mr. Banks:
Yes, we must indeed.
Mary Poppins:
On second thoughts, I believe a trial period would be wise. Hmm. I'll
give you one week. I'll know by then. I'll see the children now. Thank
you. (MP exits)
Mrs. Banks:
George? I thought you were interviewing nannies.
Mr. Banks:
I was! I was!
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Mrs. Banks:
You mean you've selected one already?
Mr. Banks:
Yes, it's done. It's, it's all done.
Mrs. Banks:
Well, where is she?
Mr. Banks:
What? Well, she's in the nursery of course, I mean. I put her to work
straightaway, I mean.
Mrs. Banks:
How clever of you! Will she be firm? Will she give commands? Will she
mould our young breed?
Mr. Banks:
You know, Winifred, I think she will. I think she will.
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Jane:
I'm afraid the nursery isn't very tidy.
Mary Poppins:
It is rather like a bear pit, isn't it?
Michael:
That's a funny sort of bag.
Mary Poppins:
Carpet.
Michael:
You mean to carry carpets in?
Mary Poppins:
No. Made of.
Jane:
This is your room, and there's a lovely view of the park.
(Mary Poppins pulls hat stand out of bag)
Michael:
But there was nothing in it.
Mary Poppins:
Never judge things by their appearance. Even carpetbags.
Michael:
We better keep an eye on this one. She's tricky.
Jane:
She's wonderful.
Mary Poppins:
Now, let me see. It must be here somewhere.
Michael:
What?
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Mary Poppins:
My tape measure.
Michael:
What do you want it for?
Mary Poppins:
I want to see how you two measure up. Ah, ha-ha, ha-ha! Here it
is. Good. Come along, then. Quickly. Head up, Michael. Don't slouch.
Just as I thought. Extremely stubborn and suspicious.
Michael:
I am not!
Mary Poppins:
Now you, Jane. "Rather inclined to giggle. Doesn't put things away."
Michael:
How 'bout you?
Mary Poppins:
Very well. "Mary Poppins. Practically perfect in every way." Now, shall
we get on with it? Our first game is called "let's tidy up the nursery."
Shall we begin?
Jane:
It is a game, isn't it, Mary Poppins?
Mary Poppins:
Well, it depends on your point of view. You see,
SONG 4 - A Spoonful of Sugar - GROUP 1 & MP
Mary Poppins:
Group 1 & MP:
In every job that must be done,
There is an element of fun.
You find the fun, and snap
The job's a game.
And every task you undertake
Becomes a piece of cake
A lark, a spree it's very clear to see
That a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
The medicine go down
Medicine go down
Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
In a most delightful way
A robin feathering his nest
Has very little time to rest
While gathering his bits of twine and twig
Though quite intent in his pursuit,
He has a merry tune to toot
He knows a song will move the job along
For a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
The medicine go down
Medicine go down
Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
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In a most delightful way
The honeybees that fetch the nectar from the flowers to the comb
Never tire of ever buzzing to and fro
Because they take a little nip from every flower that they sip
And hence
G 1:
And hence
Mary Poppins, J & M: They find
G1:
They find
Mary Poppins &G 1: Their task is not a grind
Mary Poppins:
Don't be all day about it, please. Now - hats and coats, please. It's
time for our outing in the park.
------------------------------------------------------------------------Bert:
(singing/whistling to himself while he paints)
Chim chiminy, chim chiminy chim chim cheroo
I does what I likes and I likes what I do
Hello, art lovers! Well, they're not Royal Academy, I suppose. Still
they're better than a finger in your eye, ain't they?
Mary Poppins!
Mary Poppins:
It's nice to see you again, Bert. I expect you know Jane and Michael.
Bert:
Well, I've seen 'em here and about. Chasin' a kite last time, weren't it?
Mary Poppins:
We're on our way to the park.
Bert:
To the park? Not if I know you Mary Poppins. Other nannies take
children to the park. When you're with Mary Poppins, suddenly you're
in places you've never dreamed of.
Mary Poppins:
I'm sure I haven't the faintest idea what you're talking about.
Bert:
Well mind, it's not my place to say, but what she's probably got in mind,
is a jolly holiday somewheres or other. Something along these lines, I
shouldn't be surprised. (holds up picutre) Beautiful, ain't it? Though you
can't see it, there's a little country fair down that road and uh, over the
hill. Now's the time, Mary Poppins. No one's lookin'.
Mary Poppins:
Give me your hand, please, Michael. Don't slouch. One, two.
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GROUP 1 into position as animals
Children:
Wow!
Michael:
I thought you said there was a fair.
Bert:
So I did. Down the road behind the hill, remember?
Jane:
Come on! I hear the merry-go-round.
Bert:
Tell 'em Bert sent ya.
Mary Poppins:
Don't fall and smudge the drawing.
SONG 5 - Bert and G 1
GROUP 1 Dance During Bert's Verse
Sheep:
It's Mary Poppins!
Goat:
We've missed you Miss Poppins!
Pigs:
You're looking as lovely as ever
Cows:
Most beaooootiful!
Horses:
You've brightened our daaay!
Rabbits:
Hop over here Mary Poppins
Bert:
Ain't it a glorious day
Right as a mornin' in May
I feel like I could fly
Have you ever seen
The grass so green
Or a bluer sky
Oh, it's a jolly holiday with Mary
Mary makes your heart so light
When the day is gray and ordinary
Mary makes the sun shine bright
Oh, happiness is bloomin' all around her
The daffodils are smilin' at the dove
When Mary holds your hand you feel so grand
Your heart starts beatin' like a big brass band
It's a jolly holiday with Mary
No wonder that it's Mary that we love
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Animals:
Oh, it's a jolly holiday with Mary
Mary makes your heart so light
When the day is gray and ordinary
Mary makes the sun shine bright
Oh, happiness is bloomin' all around her
The daffodils are smiling at the dove oink, oink.
When Mary holds your hand
You feel so grand
Your heart starts beatin' like a big brass band
It's a jolly holiday with Mary
No wonder that it's Mary that we love
Mary Poppins:
Thank you.
Animals:
Our pleasure, Mary Poppins.
Bert:
Waiter! Waiter!
GROUP 2 - Penguins
Mary Poppins:
Now then, what'd be nice?
We'll start with raspberry ice
and then some cakes and tea
Penguin Waiters:
Order what you will
There'll be no bill
It's complimentary
Mary Poppins:
You're very kind.
P Waiter 1:
Anything for you, Mary Poppins.
P Waiter 2:
You're our favourite person.
P Waiter 3:
We think you're absolutely
All P Waiters:
ppppppperfect!
GROUP 2 - Penguin Dance
Penguins Sing
When Mary holds your hand
You feel so grand
Your heart starts beatin' like a big brass band
It's a jolly holiday with Mary
No wonder that it's Mary that we love
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No wonder that it's Mary that we love
No wonder that it's Mary that we love
Michael:
Ya-hoo! Ya-hoo! Ya-hoo! Ya-hoo! -ya-hoo!
Jane:
Our own private merry-go-round.
Bert
Very nice. Very nice, indeed, if you don't wanna go nowhere.
Mary Poppins:
Who says we're not going anywhere?
GROUP 1 & SOME GROUP 2 merry-go -round then race
GROUP 2
Reporter
What a winner - Mary Poppins! There probably aren't words to
describe your emotions.
Mary Poppins:
On the contrary, there's a very good word. It's ...
SONG 6 - SUPERCALIFRAGILISTIC (Sung by Group 2 & Bert)
Supercalifragilistic- expialidocious
Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough you'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilistic- expialidocious
Group 2:
Um diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay
Um diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay
Um diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay
Um diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay
Bert:
Because I was afraid to speak when I was just a lad
Me father gave me nose a tweak and told me I was bad
But then one day I learned a word that saved me achin' nose
Group 2:
The biggest word you ever heard and this is how it goes..
Oh, supercalifragilistic- expialidocious
Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough you'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilistic- expialidocious
Um diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay
Um diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay
Um diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay
Um diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay
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He's travelled all around the world and everywhere he went
He'd use his word and all would say, "there goes a clever gent"
Bert:
When dukes and maharajahs pass the time of day with me
I'd say me special word and then they'd ask me out to tea
ALL:
Ooh, supercalifragilistic- expialidocious
Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious
If you say it loud enough you'll always sound precocious
Supercalifragilistic- expialidocious
Um diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay
Um diddle diddle diddle um diddle ay
Mary Poppins:
So when the cat has got your tongue there's no need for dismay
Bert:
Hear, hear!
Mary Poppins:
Just summon up this word and then you've got a lot to say
But better use it carefully or it could change your life
Drummer:
For example.
Mary Poppins:
Yes?
Drummer:
One night I said it to me girl, and now me girl's me wife.
Ow! And a lovely thing she is, too.
Group:
She's supercalifragilistic- expialidocious
Supercalifragilistic- expialidocious
Supercalifragilistic- expialidocious
Supercalifragilistic-expialidocious
Back at Banks Residence - GROUP 3
Mrs. Banks:
Lovely, lovely morning, Ellen.
Ellen:
Indeed it is, ma'am.
Mrs. Banks:
Have you put the spoiled eggs in my carryall?
Ellen:
Yes, ma'am.
Mrs. Banks:
After our meeting at the Albert Hall, we're all going to Downing street,
to throw things at the prime minister.
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Mr. Banks:
What's all that fearful caterwauling in the kitchen?
Mrs. Banks:
It's cook singing.
Mr. Banks
Cook singing? What's wrong with her?
Mrs. Banks:
Since you hired Mary Poppins, the most extraordinary thing seems to
have come over the household.
Mr. Banks:
Is that so?
Mrs. Banks:
Take Ellen for instance. She hasn't broken a dish all morning.
Mr. Banks:
Really? Well, that is extraordinary.
Mrs. Banks:
She and Cook usually fight like cats and dogs, but today--
Mrs. Brill:
Let me hold the door for you, Ellen dear.
Ellen:
Thanks ever so, ducks.
Mr. Banks:
Ellen, shut the window! That bird's giving me a headache.
Ellen:
Yes, sir.
Mrs. Banks:
I'm so sorry you're not feeling well this morning, George.
Mr. Banks:
Who said I'm not feeling well? I'm fit as a fiddle. I just don't understand
why everyone's so confoundedly cheerful!
Jane:
Good morning, Father.
Mr. Banks:
Good morning.
Jane:
Mary Poppins taught us the most wonderful words.
Michael:
Supercalifragilistic- expialidocious
Mr. Banks:
What on earth are you talking about? Supercali-- super-- or whatever
the infernal thing is! Go on, hurry along, please.
Jane:
Yes, father. (Jane and Michael exit)
Mr. Banks:
Winifred, will you be good enough to explain this unseemly hullabaloo?
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Mrs. Banks:
You're always saying that you wanted a cheerful and pleasant
household.
Mr. Banks:
I have no objection to anyone being cheerful or pleasant. But I do
expect a certain decorum. I can tell you one thing, there's something
odd, I may say extremely odd about the behaviour of this household
since that woman arrived. And I want you to know that I've noticed it!
Mrs. Banks:
Yes, dear.
(Mary Poppins walks through)
Mr. Banks:
Mary Poppins, will you be kind enough to come here?
Mary Poppins:
As you wish.
Mr. Banks:
Mary Poppins, I must confess I am extremely disappointed in you. I am
disturbed to hear my children talking about popping in and out of chalk
pavement pictures and consorting with racehorse persons......
These silly words like Superca-- super-- superca-
Mary Poppins:
Supercalifragilistic- expialidocious.
Mr. Banks:
Yes, well done. Have little use, fulfill no basic need. They've must learn
Mary Poppins:
About the life you lead. Tomorrow, Mr Banks - your children will be at
your side
Mr. Banks:
You hit the nail right on the-- at my side? Where are we going?
Mary Poppins:
To the bank, of course, exactly as you proposed.
Mr. Banks:
I proposed?
Mary Poppins:
Of course. Now, if you'll excuse me. Tomorrow's an important day for
the children. I shall see they have a proper night's sleep. Good night.
Mr. Banks:
Winifred, did I say that I was going to take the children to the bank?
Mrs. Banks:
It certainly sounded that way, dear.
Mr. Banks:
Oh. And why not? A capital idea! Just the medicine they need for all this
slipshod, sugary female thinking they get around here all day long.
Quite right. Good idea. Quite right. Good idea. Quite right.
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SONG 7 : FEED THE BIRDS - MP and Group 3
Mary Poppins:
Early each day to the steps of St. Paul's
The little old bird woman comes
In her own special way to the people she calls
Come buy my bags full of crumbs
Come feed the little birds show them you care
And you'll be glad if you do
Their young ones are hungry
Their nests are so bare
All it takes is tuppence from you
Cast:
Feed the birds tuppence a bag
Tuppence, tuppence tuppence a bag
Mary Poppins:
Feed the birds that's what she cries
While overhead her birds fill the skies
Cast:
All around the cathedral
The saints and apostles
Look down as she sells her wares
Although you can't see it
You know they are smiling
Each time someone shows that he cares
Though her words are simple and few
Listen, listen she's calling to you
Feed the birds tuppence a bag
Tuppence, tuppence tuppence a bag
Mary Poppins:
Though her words are simple and few
Listen, listen she's calling to you
Feed the birds tuppence a bag
Tuppence, tuppence tuppence a bag
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Mr. Banks:
Now remember that a bank is a quiet and decorous place, so we must
be on our best behaviour.
Michael:
But I thought it was your bank.
Mr. Banks:
Yes, well, I'm one of the younger officers, so in a sense it is, sort of.
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Jane:
Michael, look! It's her!
Mr. Banks:
Who? It's who?
Bird Lady:
Feed the birds...tuppence a bag
Jane:
The bird woman. Just where Mary Poppins said she would be.
Jane:
Please may we feed the birds?
Mr. Banks:
Waste your money on a lot of ragamuffin birds? Certainly not.
Michael:
But it's my tuppence!
Mr. Banks:
Michael, I will not permit you to throw your money away! I shall show
you what may be done with your tuppence. And I think you'll find it
extremely interesting.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mr. Dawes:
Hello, Banks. What's all this about?
Mr. Banks:
These are my children, Mr. Dawes.
Mr. Dawes:
Well, so I assumed. But why are they here?
Mr. Banks:
They wish to open an account, sir.
Mr. Dawes:
Oh, indeed?
Mr. Banks:
Yes.
Mr. Dawes:
And just how much money do you have, young man?
Michael:
Tuppence. But I want it to feed the birds.
Mr. Banks:
Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh.
Mr. Dawes (Snr):
Tuppence? Tuppence? Precisely how I started.
Mr. Banks:
That's the chairman of the bank, the elder Mr. Dawes. A giant in the
world of finance.
Michael:
A giant?
Mr. Banks:
Shh, shh, shh.
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Mr. Dawes:
Uh, Father, these are Banks's children. They want to open an account.
Mr. Dawes (Snr):
Oh, they do, do they, boy? Excellent. Excellent. We can al-always use,
al-always use more money to, to put to work for the bank, can't we,
boy? So, you have tuppence? May I be permitted to see it?
Michael:
No. I want it to feed the birds!
Mr. Dawes:
Fiddlesticks, boy! Feed the birds and what have you got? Fat birds!
Michael:
Give it back! Gimme back my money!
Mr. Banks:
Michael, behave.
Mr. Dawes (Snr):
Banks!
Michael:
Give it to me!
Mr. Banks:
Michael, behave.
Michael:
Jane! Jane! Gimme back my money!
Mr. Banks:
Jane! Michael! Michael! Michael!
Michael:
Gimme back my money!
Mr. Banks:
Michael!
GROUP 2:
There's something wrong. The bank won't give someone their money!
GROUP 2:
Well, I'm going to get mine! Come along, young man! I want every
penny!
GROUP 2:
And mine, too!
GROUP 2:
And give me mine, too!
Mr Dawes:
Stop all payments. Stop all payments.
Mr. Dawes (Snr):
Stop those children.
(Michael and Jane run away)
Jane:
Bert, it's you!
Bert:
In the flesh, and at your service.
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Michael:
You're filthy!
Bert:
Oh, perhaps a smudge or two. It so happens that today I'm a chimney
sweep.
Jane:
Oh, Bert, we're so frightened.
Bert:
Now, who's after you?
Jane:
Father is.
Bert:
Let's sit down. You know, begging your pardon, but the one my heart
goes out to is your father. There he is in that cold, heartless bank day
after day, hemmed in by mounds of cold, heartless money. I don't like
to see any living thing caged up.
Jane:
Father in a cage?
Bert:
They makes cages in all sizes and shapes, you know. Now let's take you
home
(referring to chimney) That there is what you might call a doorway to a
place of enchantment. A chimney is a wondrous thing. Look there. A
trackless jungle just waiting to be explored. There's the whole world at
your feet. And who gets to see it, but the birds, the stars and the
chimney sweeps?
Chimney Sweep 1:
Cheroo!
Chimney Sweep 2
Cheroo!
Chimney Sweep 3:
Cheroo!
Chimney Sweeps:
Cheroo! Cheroo! Cheroo!
Bert:
It's all me pals!
SONG 8 : Chim Chiminy - GROUP 2
Chim chiminy, chim chiminy chim chim cheree
A sweep is as lucky as lucky can be
Chim chiminy, chim chiminy chim chim cheroo
Good luck will rub off when I shakes hands with you
Or blow me a kiss and that's lucky too
Now as the ladder of life has been strung
You might think a sweep's on the bottommost rung
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Though I spends me time in the ashes and smoke
In this whole wide world there's no happier bloke
Chim chiminy, chim chiminy chim chim cheree
A sweep is as lucky as lucky can be
Chim chiminy, chim chiminy chim chim cheroo
Good luck will rub off when I shakes hands with you
Chim chiminy, chim chiminy chim chim cheree
A sweep is as lucky as lucky can be
Chim chiminy, chim chiminy chim chim cheroo
Good luck will rub off when I shakes hands with you
Chimney Sweep 1:
(dusting off a seat for her) There you go, Mary Poppins!
Chimney Sweep 2:
Lucky old Bert!
Chimney Sweep 3:
Ain't she marvelous?
Chimney Sweep4:
Ain't she beautiful?
(Mr Banks arrives)
Mr. Banks:
What's all this?
(chimney sweeps line up and shake Mr Banks' hand on way out)
Chimney Sweep 1:
Good luck, guv'nor.
Chimney Sweep 2
We had a lovely time!
Chimney Sweep 3:
Had an elegant time, guv'nor.
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Mr. Banks:
Yes. Banks here. Mr. Dawes! I'm most dreadfully sorry, sir, about
what happened at the bank today. I can assure you that-tonight, sir?
Mr. Dawes:
Yes, Banks. We'll expect you at 9:00 precisely.
Mr. Dawes (Snr):
Without fail.
Mr. Dawes:
Without fail. Why, yes, Banks. It's extremely serious.
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Mr. Dawes (Snr):
We regret this course of action.
Mr. Dawes:
We regret this course of action.
Mr. Dawes (Snr):
After all, you have been with us a good many years.
Mr. Dawes:
After all, you have been with us a good many years.
Mr. Dawes (Snr):
As was your father before you.
Mr. Dawes:
As was your father before you.
Mr. Banks:
Yes, Mr. Dawes. I shall be there at 9:00.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mr. Dawes (Snr):
Come in! Take your hat off, Banks.
Mr. Banks:
Good evening, gentlemen.
Mr. Dawes (Snr):
Well, get on with it. Go on.
Mr. Dawes:
Uh, yes, Father. In 1773, an official of this bank, unwisely loaned
a large sum of money, to finance a shipment of tea to the
American colonies. Do you know what happened?
Mr. Banks:
Yes, sir. Yes, I think I do.
Mr. Dawes :
The loan was defaulted. Panic ensued within these walls. There
was a run on the bank!
Mr. Dawes (Snr):
From that time to this, sir, there has not been a run on this bank
until today!
Mr Dawes:
A run, sir, caused by the disgraceful conduct of your son. Do you
deny it?
Mr. Banks:
I do not deny it, sir. And I shall be only too glad to assume
responsibility for my son.
Mr. Dawes (Snr):
What are you waiting for? Get on with it!
Mr. Dawes:
Uh, y-yes, Father.
(Breaks Banks' hat and takes away his lapel flower)
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Mr. Dawes (Snr):
Well, do you have anything to say, Banks?
Mr. Banks:
Just one word, sir.
Mr Dawes:
Yes?
Mr. Banks:
Supercalifragilistic- expialidocious. Mary Poppins was right. It's
extraordinary. It does make you feel better!
Mr. Dawes (Snr):
The man's gone mad. Call the guard!
Mr. Banks:
There's the tuppence. The wonderful, fateful,
Supercalifragilistic- expialidocious tuppence. Guard it well.
Good-bye!
Mr Dawes:
Banks, where are you going?
Mr. Banks:
I don't know. I might pop through a chalk pavement picture, and
go for an outing in the country. Or I might just fly a kite! Only
Poppins would know!
Mr. Dawes (Snr):
Super cali....super cali....supercalifragilistic --- (staggers off
laughing!)
Mr. Dawes:
Father? Father! Father, come back! Daddy! Daddy, come back!
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Constable:
Yes, sir, that's right. George W. Banks. 17 Cherry Tree Lane. Oh,
yes, we rang up his bank first thing this morning. The only thing
we discovered was, he'd been discharged last night.
Mr. Banks:
The medicine go down, the medicine go down, Just a spoonful of
sugar
Mrs. Brill:
It's him!
Mr. Banks:
Helps the medicine go down
Ellen:
Or something that sounds like him.
Constable:
It's all right, sir. He's been found! No, alive!
Mrs. Banks:
I've been so worried. What happened at the bank?
Mr. Banks:
I've been sacked, discharged, flung into the street.
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Ellen:
Gone off his crumpet. That's what he's done.
Mr. Banks:
Where are the children? Jane? Michael?
(hands them the kite)
Michael:
He mended it!
Jane:
It's wonderful! However did you manage it?
Mr Banks :
Come on - let's fly it!
(all into Kite flying positions)
Mr. Dawes:
Oh, there you are, Banks. I want to congratulate you. Capital bit
of humour. Supercalifragalistic or whatever it was. Father died
laughing.
Mr. Banks:
Oh, I'm so sorry, sir.
Mr. Dawes:
Oh, no, nonsense. Nothing to be sorry about. Never seen him
happier in his life. He left an opening for a new partner.
Congratulations.
Mr. Banks:
Thank you, sir. Thank you very much indeed, sir.
Bert:
Good-bye, Mary Poppins. Don't stay away too long
Let's Go Fly A Kite - Solos and Whole Cast
Mr. Banks:
With tuppence for paper and strings,
You can have your own set of wings
With your feet on the ground
You're a bird in flight
With your fist holding tight
To the string of your kite
Banks Family
Oh, oh, oh
Let's go fly a kite. Up to the highest height
Let's go fly a kite, and send it soaring
Up through the atmosphere
Up where the air is clear
Oh, let's go fly a kite
Whole Cast:
When you send it flying up there
All at once you're lighter than air
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You can dance on the breeze
Over houses and trees
With your fist holding tight
To the string of your kite
Let's go fly a kite
Up to the highest height
Let's go fly a kite and send it soaring
Up through the atmosphere
Up where the air is clear
Oh, let's go fly a kite
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