THE NATIVITY (2003)
The Nativity: A Medieval Nativity Play, performed 20th – 21st December 2003 at St Albans Abbey Orchard.
There was a certain amount of trepidation when, in 1996, the idea of an outdoor production in December was mooted! Needless to say, in true Breakaway spirit the challenge was taken up by its members. The inclusion of live animals always brings a special magic to the production, although almost inevitably some problems! This was the fourth time the Nativity has been staged by Breakaway. Based on Medieval Mystery Play texts, it was directed by Jenny Graham.
CAST
Gabriel – Helen Cotsworth
Angelic Host – Claire Basinger, Jon Harris Bass, Bill Penketh, John Steele, Mary Williams
Mary – Lara Thursby
Joseph – David Martin
Citizens – Marianne Stevenson, Jane Fisher, Michael Tomkins
Salome, a midwife – Val Penketh
Zelomy, a midwife – Helen Huson
Tud, a shepherd – Kerry Clarke
Sym, a shepherd – Sue Dyson
Gill, a shepherd – Rona Cracknell
Trowle, a shepherd – Frank Lane
Shepherd Boy – Peter Martin
Melchior – Roy Bookham
Balthasar – Jason Warren
Jaspar – Tim Robinson
Messenger – Carolyn Christie
Herod – Mark Snelling
Taxpayers – Kirsty Graham, Ann Williams, Adam Huson, Mark Clarke
Carols recorded by the Breakaway Chorus: Sue Dyson, Rona Cracknell, Jane Fisher, Margaret Johnstone, Emma Dinoulis, Imogen de la Bere, Alan Livesey, Bill Penketh, Mark Summers, Jeremy Harding, John Reader
Director – Jenny Graham
Technical Director – David Paull
Costumes – Andie Hill
Lighting – Tim Hayward
Publicity – David Martin
Catering – Elizabeth Martin
Front of House – Carolyn Christie
Musical Co-ordinator – John Reader
Art Work – Mary Williams
Programme – David Martin
Animals provided by Appreciating Animals
