The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf is a timeless play that teaches children the importance of hard work, patience, and perseverance. In this fun adaptation, three pig brothers—Piggy, Porky, and the witty Sir Oinkingsworth—set out to build their homes. While two of them choose the easy way, only one pig understands the value of doing things right. But when a hungry wolf arrives, their choices are put to the ultimate test. Will the pigs outsmart the wolf?
CHARACTERS:
NARRATOR
MOTHER
PIGGY (PIG 1)
PORKY (PIG 2)
SIR OINKINGSWORTH (PIG 3)
WOLF
TRAVELING MERCHANT
SCRIPT:
[SCENE START]
NARRATOR: Once upon a time, in a cozy cottage at the edge of a bustling farm, lived a kind old MOTHER and her three little pigs. The three brothers were finally old enough to venture out and build homes of their own.
PIGGY: I can’t wait to see the world! I’ll build my house in a flash and have plenty of time for naps.
PORKY: Me too! I just want a simple house. Something easy to put together so I can go find the best mud puddles.
SIR OINKINGSWORTH: Well, I plan to build a home that’s strong, safe, and will last for years. A pig’s castle, if you will!
MOTHER: (Hugging them all) Good-bye, my little sons. Remember: always do a job right, and it will see you through.
[Scene Change: Open Road]
NARRATOR: The three pigs went their separate ways. PIGGY, the youngest, soon came upon a traveling merchant pulling a cart piled high with golden straw.
PIGGY: Excuse me, sir! I need some straw to build my house. Would you be so kind as to sell me a bundle?
TRAVELING MERCHANT: (Smiling warmly) Ah, a young pig on his own! Of course, I’ll sell it to you. Straw makes for a lovely home. Just don’t get any bright ideas about a fire.
NARRATOR: Piggy paid the merchant and, in no time at all, built a small, comfy house of straw. It was just perfect for napping. A little farther down the road, PORKY came upon the same merchant, who was now selling bundles of wood.
PORKY: Sir, please! I’m in a hurry to build my home. Do you have any of that wood for sale?
TRAVELING MERCHANT: (Nodding) Yes, indeed. A fine choice. It’s much sturdier than straw, if you ask me. A sensible pig’s home!
NARRATOR: Porky quickly paid for the wood and hammered together a neat little house. It was sturdy enough, or so he thought. Finally, SIR Oinkingsworth met the merchant, who was now selling stacks of heavy bricks.
SIR OINKINGSWORTH: Excuse me, good sir! I require the finest bricks you have to build my house. I’m prepared to pay a fair price.
TRAVELING MERCHANT: (Chuckles) A wise pig! Bricks are a proper choice. A home of strength and lasting security. Good luck to you, little one.
NARRATOR: Sir Oinkingsworth paid the man and spent many long days carefully laying each brick. He worked hard, but he knew it was worth it.
[Scene Change: Piggy’s Straw House]
NARRATOR: When the three pigs were settled in their new homes, a hungry Wolf came prowling through the forest. His eyes locked on Piggy’s little straw house.
(SOUND: A light knock, then a louder, more aggressive bang)
WOLF: (Calling out in a charmingly menacing voice) Little pig, little pig, let me in! I smell a delicious snack!
PIGGY: (Trembling) Not by the hair on my chinny-chin-chin!
WOLF: (Grinning to himself) Then I’ll huff and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your house in!
(SOUND: The Wolf takes a deep breath. A huge WOOSH of wind as he blows. The rustling of straw, then a loud crash!)
NARRATOR: The Wolf huffed and puffed and the straw house went flying apart! PIGGY ran for his life, all the way to Porky’s house. He arrived breathless, just as the WOLF was hot on his trail.
[Scene Change: Porky’s Wood House]
(SOUND: A frantic knock on the door)
PORKY: (Opening the door) Brother, what’s wrong? You look like you’ve seen a ghost!
PIGGY: (Stumbling inside) The wolf! He blew my house down! He’s coming this way!
(SOUND: A deep, menacing voice from outside)
WOLF: (Chuckling) Two little pigs, what a lucky day! Little pigs, little pigs, let me in!
PORKY: Not by the hairs on our chinny-chin-chins!
WOLF: (Growling) Then I’ll huff and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your house in!
(SOUND: A HUGE WOOSH of wind, then the loud CRACKING and splintering of wood as the house collapses)
NARRATOR: The Wolf huffed and puffed, and the wood house broke into a hundred pieces! The two frightened brothers ran as fast as they could to the last house—the brick house of their brother, Sir Oinkingsworth.
[SCENE CHANGE: SIR OINKINGSWORTH’S BRICK HOUSE]
(SOUND: Two exhausted pigs banging on a thick, solid door)
PORKY: Let us in, brother! It’s the wolf! He’s right behind us!
SIR OINKINGSWORTH: (Calmly opening the door) Come in, brothers. My house is ready for anything.
NARRATOR: Just as the three pigs got inside and locked the door, they heard a familiar voice from outside.
WOLF: (His voice booming) Little pigs, little pigs, let me in! I’m starved!
PIGGY & PORKY: Not by the hairs on our chinny-chin-chins!
WOLF: (Pounding on the door, his voice strained with anger) Then I’ll huff and I’ll puff and I’ll blow your house in!
(SOUND: A mighty gust of wind, followed by… nothing. The wolf tries again. A third, fourth time. Still nothing.)
NARRATOR: The Wolf huffed and he puffed, and he huffed and he puffed. But no matter how hard he tried, the brick house stood strong. He was getting tired… and very, very angry.
WOLF: (Out of breath, muttering to himself) Blast this house! My lungs are on fire! How am I going to get them now?
NARRATOR: The Wolf walked around the house, defeated. Then he saw the chimney. A new, wicked grin spread across his face.
WOLF: I’ve got it! A pig-roast! I’ll climb up to the roof and slide right down the chimney! They won’t even know what hit them!
NARRATOR: Meanwhile, inside, the three pigs were celebrating. SIR OINKINGSWORTH was a great cook, and he had a huge pot of soup boiling over the fire, right under the chimney.
(SOUND: A scuffling on the roof, followed by a whoosh down the chimney. Then a huge SPLASH!)
WOLF: (A single, horrified shriek) Aaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!
NARRATOR: The Wolf fell straight into the pot of boiling water! He screeched in pain, scrambling back up the chimney as fast as he could. He was out of the house in seconds and ran screaming into the woods, never to be seen again. The three pigs cheered, and they all lived together happily ever after.
This classic story reminds us that true success comes from dedication and effort. The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf shows children that taking shortcuts may seem easier, but only patience and hard work can build a strong foundation. In the end, the pigs live happily ever after in their safe brick house, while the wolf learns a lesson he will never forget.
Moral: When you do a job, do it well.
The End
Author: Joseph Jacobs
Adapted by: K I D S I N C O
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External Resources:
- The Three Little Pigs – Wikipedia
- Classic Fairy Tales Collection
- Lesson Plans for The Three Little Pigs
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