Final Draft

Have you ever wondered how it felt to be a King of great fortune?

The king Midas ruled the country of Phrygia in Asia Minor, he had everything a king could ask for.

He had authority, riches and an over flowing bank account adding with a population who worshipped him.

He lived in a luxurious…. Prestigious…. Modernised…. castle nearby a river.

However he was never satisfied or happy. (WHY IS THAT?)

He shared his abundance life with his beautiful daughter who wore glistening garments, she had rich gold, bouncy hair, she had capturing deep sea blue eyes which you couldn’t help but gaze through, adding on with her pearl white teeth which complimented her smile at all times.

Although he was very rich and money was his obsession, the king thought that his greatest happiness was provided by gold gold gold & MORE GOLD. (LAUGHS)

One afternoon, on a warm, blissful-blazing-bright spring sunny day, Silenus walked happily through the kingdom of Midas. The almighty God of wine and revelry got delayed along the way, BARCUS started getting tired and decided to take a peaceful nap in the famous rose gardens, illustrated with different colours to each rose, resembling to a rainbow.

(HAND GESTURES INVITING THE AUDIENCE IN)The king walked by and recognised him and instantly invited him to spend a few days at his enticing palace.

King Midas enjoyed having SILENUS around but soon it was time for him to go. The god Dionysus was pleased Midas had helped his friend and offered to grant Midas a wish.

He promised Midas to satisfy any wish of him.

Midas went into profound thought *tick tock tick tock* (BUZZZZ)

He said: I HOPE THAT EVERYTHING I TOUCH BECOMES GOLD! (STAMPS)

Although BARCUS warned the king to think well about his wish, Midas was too distracted and was definitely positive about the wish he has made

(QUICK) (JUMPS) The next morning Midas JUMPS OUT OF BED in a rush to discover if his selfish wish came true.

He extended his arm touching a small table that immediately turned into gold (PING)

 Midas was over the moon and touched the chair (PING),

the carpet (PING) and even the bathtub (PINGGGGGG)

He later on sat on the table with excitement having his breakfast and then took a rose to absorb the fragrance (SNIFFS)…… when he touched it, it turned into gold (ping). (PAUSE)………………….

He became very miserable.

I suppose he thought in disappointment.

He suddenly became fearless of everything around, he started panicking (SHAKES), and tears filled in his eyes (SNIFFS)

His gorgeous daughter entered the room amazed by the fact everything that everything was gold, IN THE BLICK OF AN EYE she glanced at her father as she heard him cry,

 She screamed ‘Father what’s the matter, I’ve never seen you cry before’ as she rushed to embrace him with comfort, SHE. TURNED. INTO – GOLD (ping)

Despaired and hopeless, he fell to the floor, and raised his arms and prayed to BARCUS to take this curse from him.

‘Dear God I know you might not want to hear me, but please God forgive for my sin, remove this curse of my hands.’

The God heard him and spoke with power

‘My son I’ve heard you, I am glad you got to realise what your selfish ways have led you to’.

(SWITCH SCENERY, WALKING…)

The God felt sorry for him and told Midas to go to the river and wash his hands,

as he done so, he saw gold flowing from his hands.

(AMAZED, LOOKS AT HIS HANDS AND LOOKS TO THE SKY, GRATEFULLY)

Midas turned home and everything he touched turned normal again. ‘AT LAST!’

 He shouted with relief.

Midas hugged his daughter in full happiness and decided to share his great fortune with his people. (NODS FROM SIDE TO SIDE)

From now on, Midas became a better person, generous and grateful for all the goods of his life.

His people led a prosperous life and when he died, they all mourned for their beloved King.

The story of King Midas is a myth about the tragedy and the story of what happens when true happiness is not recognized. Midas was a man who wished that everything he touched would turn into gold. However, he had not thought that this wish was not actually a blessing, but a curse. His greed invites us to think and realize the consequences that may lead us to become slaves of our own desires. The phrase ‘the Midas touch’ comes from this myth and is used to say that somebody has a good fortune.