“An angel came down, and the
shepherds were sore …
The Shepherds had sores. I’m
afraid.”
The People’s Theatre in Heaton are
taking audiences back to school next week with THE FLINT STREET NATIVITY
by Tim Firth!
Miss Horrocks' class of seven-year-olds are
getting ready to perform their nativity play at Flint Street Junior School for
the proud mams and dads - and the occasional social worker.
But squabbles arise when Gabriel wants
to play Mary, the Star grumbles he's not a proper star like they have at NASA
and Herod won't stop waving to his parents. And then the stick insect escapes
...
A cast of eleven adult actors play both
the children and their parents, offering a telling glimpse at the dysfunctional
grown-ups these Year 3 pupils have sprung from.
Director Chris Heckels-Thompson comments
“spending time with a bunch of adults finding their inner seven year old has
been a joy, and bringing to life the children, their classroom and their play
has been a unique rehearsal process! We really hope audiences enjoy the
experience as much as we have.”
Originally made for television with a comic
cast including Jane Horrocks and Frank Skinner, the stage version adds
Christmas carols with brand new lyrics that offer a hilarious glimpse into the
minds of the youngsters.
Chaos, calamity, and comedy abound in
this funny and warm-hearted take on an annual rite of passage in British
primary schools.
Written by the award-winning Tim Firth,
whose credits include ‘Calendar Girls’ and ‘Kinky Boots’, this promises to be a
fun night out that will get you in the mood for the festive season!
The People’s Theatre is proud to be a
See It Safely accredited venue and there is a socially-distanced performance on
Tuesday 23rd for those not ready to return to a busy indoor space.
All details are on the website www.peoplestheatre.co.uk
Cast:
Mary / Jenny: Rye Mattick
Gabriel / Ashley: Alison Carr
Narrator / Tina: Ellie North
Shepherd / Zoe: Jess Chapman
Angel / Shamima: Geffen Yoeli-Rimmer
Wise Gold / Jess: Lisa Marchioli
Innkeeper / Bradley: Stuart Laidler
Herod & Joseph / Ryan: Adam Lowe
Wise Frankincense / Adrian: Tony Sehgal
Star / Marcus: Steve Parry
Donkey / Donny: Ben Watkins
Director: Chris Heckels-Thompson
THE FLINT STREET NATIVITY by Tim Firth
Date: Tuesday
23rd - Saturday 27th November 2021
(socially-distanced
performance on Tuesday 23rd)
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £15 (Conc. £13)
Venue: People’s
Theatre, Stephenson Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5QF
Box Office: 0191 265 5020
Website: www.peoplestheatre.co.uk
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