THE JOURNEY
by
Anna Friend
A theatrical retelling of the nativity
The Journey·Monday, 6 August 2018
An immense, immersive theatrical telling of the Christmas story. A processional performance will unfold throughout Swindon Old Town, this Christmas. Never before seen ‘behind the scenes’ access to the characters we are so familiar with, will reveal the true nature, the faith and the fearlessness, of those who were chosen to birth and raise Jesus Christ.
Meet Mary, the teenage bride, betrothed to Joseph and mysteriously pregnant. She risks shame, heartbreak and a painful death. Revealed are Joseph’s innermost thoughts. How can he understand the nature of Mary’s pregnancy? How will he find the strength to stand by her? Now forced by an occupying power they must make the impossible journey together, throughout the length of a nation, anyway they can. This is a story of survival, courage, love and faith against all the odds.
Performances are at 1pm and 4pm on Sunday the 9th December
The Journey·Monday, 6 August 2018
An immense, immersive theatrical telling of the Christmas story. A processional performance will unfold throughout Swindon Old Town, this Christmas. Never before seen ‘behind the scenes’ access to the characters we are so familiar with, will reveal the true nature, the faith and the fearlessness, of those who were chosen to birth and raise Jesus Christ.
Meet Mary, the teenage bride, betrothed to Joseph and mysteriously pregnant. She risks shame, heartbreak and a painful death. Revealed are Joseph’s innermost thoughts. How can he understand the nature of Mary’s pregnancy? How will he find the strength to stand by her? Now forced by an occupying power they must make the impossible journey together, throughout the length of a nation, anyway they can. This is a story of survival, courage, love and faith against all the odds.
Performances are at 1pm and 4pm on Sunday the 9th December