In June we were honoured to host Rise Theatre who spent an evening sharing some of their sketches with us here at St Wilfrid’s.
The theme for the evening was ‘Do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows’ (Matt 10:31) and we explored this through prayer, music, talks, testimony and of course short pieces of drama from Rise Theatre. Anyone who had never encountered Rise Theatre before was suitably impressed and surprised at their professionalism, creativity and ability to move and inspire.
In the past Rise Theatre have performed two full-length plays here in Preston which have both been extremely well received. You may remember ‘Soldier to Saint’ – the life story of Saint Alban brought to life in the gritty world of London 2030 where religious expression has been made illegal, and ‘White Rabbit’ – the magical tale of two world weary adults who discover what it means to dream and believe again.
We are very excited to announce that Rise Theatre are coming back to Preston this autumn with their brand new play which they will be performing right here in St Wilfrid’s Church! ‘Romero: Heartbeat of El Salvador’ looks at the life and legacy of a man who chose to challenge those in power and stand up for social justice.
This is a brilliant opportunity to see this professional, Christian theatre company who have performed around the world right here on our doorstep. It promises to be an informative, enjoyable and inspiring evening so don’t miss out! Tickets are available from the Bookshop or from Joe and Ruth White of Metanoia Project 07957 566741. We hope you can join us!
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