11th December - Stage Fright

Before the wind and rain hit last night we have a unique performance by Stage-Fright Theatre Company. Entitled “Lost Baubles” it was a retelling of the Christmas Story from the perspective of Herod’s Court.

Herod’s son, in charge while his father is away, is plagued by nightmares. Looking to cheer himself up he decides to celebrate his birthday, albeit many months early. After consultation with various functionaries of the court; soothsayer, astronomer etc, to pick the perfect date for his celebration he finally picks the 25^th although he is warned that a new king would be born that day. While planning the celebration his father returns, having heard about the birth from one of the Wise Men, berates his son for his wishy-washy way of running his Kingdom and makes his own plans to “celebrate” the new King’s birth.

Of course according to biblical sources the Magi (Wise Men) never told Herod where Jesus was born and the family fled Bethlehem shortly after his birth, having been warned in a dream.  

Antique Rose in Bush Walk was the venue for this performance and looked after the 30 or so audience members really well.

Stage Fright provide opportunities for individuals and groups to creatively explore life experiences, involvement in community, ethics, morality, personal, social and spiritual health and wholeness.

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10th December - Stage Fright Theatre Company at H20 Hairdressers

Tuesday evening found us watching a Living Advent Calendar in a Living Advent Calendar.

Confused? Let me explain.

Wokingham based Youth Theatre company Stage Fright had devised a short play around the idea of an Advent Calendar. Actors popped out from a 2 metre tall wooden construction complete with advent doors to portray scenes from the nativity story with a modern twist to them.

In their own words:

"Inspired by traditional advent calendars, behind each of whose windows you might find an episode from the Christmas Story, Stage-fright presents a series of short interactions.  The dialogue has been written by the group.  We hope that what you see through these windows will bring some of the characters to life."

The new play was performed by: Abby Clark, Alice Frost, Cerys McKenna, Edward Scott, Elise Martin, Emily Agg, Emma Westgate, Erin Hutchings, Harry Pelling, Lexie Margetts, Niamh, Hutchings, Paris Martin, Will Farndon and Yohannah Tadewos. It was directed by: Michael Johnson, Rosie Thomas and Hannah Whiting with a set by Paul Dosier and music by Sufjan Stevens. www.stage-fright.org.uk

Below watch a short compilation of clips from the performance.



Our host venue for this evening was H20, a hairdressers on Rose Street.

Tonight you will find us at Christopher James Estate Agents on Denmark Street for another surprise performance.