Sanctuary
brought to you by Red Ladder Theatre Company in collaboration with Theatre Royal Wakefield & CAPA College
About The Performance
Traditionally, churches across the world have offered sanctuary to those seeking safety from persecution. But how do we react when that ideal becomes a reality?
When Alland, a young Iranian man, begs to be given sanctuary at St Mary’s church in a northern town, it sparks a community to react in all the ways each member believes to be right. Molly, a young worker there, joins forces with vicar Fiona to resist both the angry vigilantes and the hard-hearted authorities beyond the church walls to try to protect Alland.
Holding a special community service where voices on all sides sing their songs of redemption and condemnation, Fiona asks the question to everyone present: do we give Alland over to the State or live up to our well-versed ideals of compassion?
‘Sanctuary’ is a brand-new musical that welcomes us in and asks the question: do we want safety and freedom for only ourselves, or for us all? A vital story of one man’s hopes for help and support in a time when not all strangers are welcomed.
With a chorus drawn from students at Wakefield’s CAPA College, Boff Whalley ('We’re Not Going Back') and Sarah Woods’ musical mixes hard-hitting ideas with memorable melodic tunes and harmonies.
Come on in – the Service is about to begin…
Age guidance is 13+
Running time approx. 120 mins including an interval.
Book, music and lyrics by Sarah Woods and Boff Whalley
Directed by Cheryl Martin
EVERYONE WELCOME
Venue: The Stahl Theatre, West St, Oundle PE8 4EJ
Date 1st Oct 2024
Time: 7.45pm
Tickets: £13 & £15
Special discount for school bookings.
Please email dfitzsimmons@oundleschool.org.uk for details.
www.stahltheatre.co.uk | 01832 277300
