A Nativity play for 2022
After the successes of last year’s ‘Refugee Nativity’ and recognising that the refugee crisis is still as acute as ever, Vita Nova, a community theatre group for those in recovery from addiction, have teamed up with the ESOL (English as a Second Language) department at Bournemouth and Poole College to rehearse and present a new version of The Nativity.
When: Friday 16th and Saturday 17th December – 6:30 pm
Where: Rosebery Park Baptist Church, 812-814 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth BH7 6DF
Book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/472559106007 or telephone: 01202 309999. You can also buy tickets on the door
This very special performance of ‘Refugee Nativity’ will primarily be performed by cast members for whom English is a second, third or fourth language.
College tutor, Claire Armstrong, introduced her students to Vita Nova and will also be performing in the play. Claire set up ‘Increase the Peace’, a project supporting local homeless and refugee charities and it is to this organisation that we will be donating all proceeds from the performances.
Dr Sharon Coyne, Artistic Director and writer of the new piece wanted to create and share something that was relevant and important.
“The Nativity story is timeless and enchanting; this presentation reminds us of the constant and ever-present need for humanity.”
“Vita Nova continues to make stimulating theatre which addresses the challenges faced by the community and the world at large.”