Group 2 – Puppet Show October 2025
English 9-STE
Puppet Show Script: Introduction
Narrator: Twelve years pass, and news of Grendel’s
(Background Music) campaign against the Danes spreads to another tribe, the
N: Long before books were written, heroes lived through Gaiats. Beowulf, a geot then decides to help the Danes,
stories... and none greater than this—the tale of Beowulf. sailing to Denmark with his best warriors.
This ancient legend, passed down through generations, is
the oldest surviving epic in the English language. Though it */Beowulf and his warriors arrive
was written in England, it takes place far across the sea, in (Footsteps)
the wild north—in ancient Denmark and Geatland—where
monsters roamed, and warriors lived and died by the Beowulf: Hrothgar! I come to help
sword."
N: Prepare to be captivated by a cast of puppeteers, get Narrator: King Hrothgar gladly accepts Beowulf's help. To
ready to experience their emotions and their extraordinary honor Beowulf's arrival, Hrothgar holds another feast at
voice acting. Heorot. During the celebration, a thane named Unferth
N: Introducing the stars of our show... Mario Ordonio as engages Beowulf in a boasting match, accusing him of
Beowulf, Ernst Cuizon as Grendel, Hrothgar and Dragon, losing a swimming contest.
Lhianna Sudaria as Grendel's Mother, Harley Vinoya as
Unferth, Quinne Bacomo as Wealhtheow, Gashley Arciaga Unferth (mocking): You boast of victory, yet you lost a
as Wiglaf and I'm Yunik Roque the Narrator of this show. swimming contest once. Are you truly a hero?
N; Long ago, King Hrothgar of the Danes built a mighty hall Beowulf: That was a test of strength, but my courage is
—Heorot—a place of music, feasting, and peace. But in the proven by my deeds.
darkness beyond its walls, something stirred..."
*/Queen Wealhtheow awards Beowulf the Mead Cup.
Scene 1: The Danish Feast at Heorot
Beowulf: Queen Wealhtheow, I vow—either I defeat
Narrator: In the grand hall of Heorot, King Hrothgar Grendel, or I die trying.
prepares to celebrate his reign. The Danes feast happily,
unaware of the lurking danger. Narrator: Hrothgar is moved by Beowulf's words.
(Trumpets) Hrothgar: I am moved by your words, therefore I too—
Hrothgar: Welcome, brave warriors! Today we rejoice with promise you all of my gold if you were to defeat the
song and ale. But beware—darkness stirs outside these monster.
walls.
Narrator: After the feast, Beowulf and his warriors spend
Unferth: Your Majesty, I’ve heard of a monster—Grendel the night in Heorot.
—that haunts us. But I fear he’s more than just rage.
Something protects him. •Scene 4: The Fight with Grendel
Wealhtheow (Queen): We must be cautious. Heroes like Narrator: Night falls and sure enough, Grendel arrives,
Beowulf are needed now more than ever. snatching a warrior.
•Scene 2: (blank) Grendel: (roaring): I hunger for the screams of men! None
(Woosh) shall escape my wrath!
Narrator: When the hall is finished, Hrothgar holds a large Beowulf: Come, beast! I stand unarmed because I do not
feast that attracts the attention of Grendel, a monster fear you.
descended from the biblical Cain. Grendel attacks during
the night, leaving Hrothgar and his Thanes to discover the Grendel: (snarling as he attacks): You dare face me,
bloodshed the next morning. This marks the beginning of mortal? Your bones will decorate my lair!
Grendel’s reign of terror.
*/epic fight scene
•Scene 3: Beowulf’s Arrival and Boast (Uprising sound)
Group 2 – Puppet Show October 2025
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Narrator: Hrothgar points Beowulf in the direction of the
*/They fight. Beowulf catches Grendel's arm. monster's lair, and Beowulf persuades the king to
(Dramatic sound) accompany him there.
Grendel: (in pain, retreating): Ahh… my arm! Curse you, Scene 7 - Lair
hero… I shall return!
*/They arrive at her lair.
Narrator: Writhing in pain, the monster tears away, leaving
his arm in Beowulf's grasp. Beowulf: Unferth, I need a sword. Do you have one?
(Sad melody)
Unferth: Here. Use this—though it may not be enough.
*/Other warriors’ cheer
(Cheerful Bg) */Beowulf dives into the lake.
(Splash sounds)
Narrator: Overjoyed at the defeat of Grendel, the Danes
nail the creature's arm to the walls of Heorot, shot as a •Scene 8: The Battle with Grendel’s Mother.
trophy, bathing Beowulf and his men in riches. They hold
another feast for Beowulf, where Hrothgar's minstrel Narrator: When he reaches the bottom, Beowulf finds
composes songs honoring Beowulf as the greatest hero in Grendel's mother waiting to attack. But on Beowulf's first
Danish history. swing at the Monster, the sword shattered into pieces!
(Shattered sound)
Scene (5) Grendel returns to his lair and dies
Grendel's Mother: Pfft!!! What a pity! And you're
Narrator: While the soldiers were overjoyed, Grendel supposed to beat me with that puny broken little sword?
returns to his lair where he takes his last breath and passes
away. Beowulf: So? I have my fists, and if I were to defeat you
with my bare hands then that would make you the
•Scene 6: The Lair of Grendel’s Mother. laughingstock of the other monsters.
Narrator: Next night, Grendel’s mother seeks revenge, Narrator: The monster charges full speed at Beowulf and
filled with fury and anger. She breaks into Heorot. they clash in an epic fight!
(low suspenseful music)
*epic fight scene
*/The warriors are shocked (Clashing sounds)
(Dramatic sound)
(Boom) Narrator: The beast is weak, but he needs something to
deliver the final blow, he looks around and finds a sword.
(?): IT'S THE MONSTER'S MOTHER! He picks it up, and swings! Beheading the monster.
(increasing suspenseful music)
Beowulf: ez
Hrothgar: Beware! Her fury is greater than her son’s. She
seeks vengeance for her fallen kin. Scene 9: Above the waters
Grendel's Mother: YOU KILLED MY SON! Prepare for the Narrator: Above the waters, the warriors were slowly
consequences! losing hope, thinking that Beowulf failed. Until suddenly..
Narrator: She says before taking one of Hrothgar's N: Beowulf rises from the waters with the heads of
counselors hostage and running off. Grendel and his mother on his hands*
(Splashing sounds)
Beowulf: She's taken one of the King's counselors hostage! (Dripping sounds)
We must defeat her and prevent her from killing more!
N: The warriors cheer for Beowulf
(Cheering Sound)
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(Thud sound)
Scene (10) Back to Heorot N: The Dragon knocks Beowulf with it's head to the walls
of the cave. / Silence fills the air..
Narrator: The men bring Beowulf to Heorot, where yet
another celebration takes place. Before returning home to (The Warriors scream in terror)
Gaiot land, Beowulf promises an alliance with Hrothgar
forever, which the King gratefully reciprocates. N: The geats ran away, afraid of their lives being taken—
but one stayed, Wiglaf, who vows to stay by Beowulf's
side. Together they face the dragon.
Scene (11) Back to Gaiot
*/fight scene (?)
N: Beowulf and his men return home, regaling the great (Slashing swords)
king and queen, Hygelac and Hygd, with tales of their
victory. Impressed with Beowulf's bravery, Hygelac gives N: Beowulf and Wiglaf had the upper hand, but just as
him half the kingdom. When Hygelac is killed in battle, Beowulf was about to behead the Dragon, the Dragon's
Beowulf becomes king of the geats. fang pierce through his chest, sending a lethal poison to
his body.
•Scene 12: Wiglaf: Beowulf!
N: In the 50th year of Beowulf's reign, a new monster N: The Dragon is dead, while Beowulf is on his last
begins to terrorize his kingdom. A fire- breathing dragon moments. With his dying breath, Beowulf says:
seeking revenge on a Geat servant who stole a golden cup
from its lair, which houses an ancient treasure trove. (Sentimental music)
Finding the cup missing, the dragon goes on a fiery
rampage, destroying Beowulf's great hall. Beowulf: You've fought well, the treasure is yours.
(crackle, roaring sound, breathing/dragon sounds) N: And with that said, Beowulf closes his eyes and passes
Wiglaf: My lord, I hear a terrible roar—something awakens away.
in the mountain.
Beowulf: A fire breathing dragon? Scene 14 - Burial
Wiglaf: You’re risking everything, my king. N: Wiglaf returns to the geot with the news of their king's
death, declaring that no one should inherit the treasure,
Beowulf: I must. For my people, I will protect them at all and scolding the warriors who fled for their cowardice.
costs. Throw the monster's body into the sea, the geats placed
the treasure trove inside Beowulf's funeral mound,
(Thudding Heart) mourning the ableest of all world kings.
N: With a heavy heart, Beowulf decides to face the dragon
alone, knowing this battle may be his last. Leader:
Yunik Roque
Group Members:
•Scene 13: Lair of The Dragon Aira Santos Johnloyd Credo
Ernst Cuizon Julliane Comilang
N: The servant who stole the cup leads Beowulf to the Harley Vinoya Karen Agustin
Roma Magbitang Lhianna Sudaria
Dragon's lair.
Pheobe Sabado Mario Ordonio Jr.
Rhian Ibarra
Beowulf: Dragon! I've come to defeat you! Quinne Bacomo
Anica Fernando
Dragon: Defeat me? Oh It'd be my pleasure, but you know Gashley Arciaga
why don't you rest first? James Galapon
