See a brand new work-in-progress musical
PAUL! is a new musical based on the eventful and dramatic life of Paul the Apostle, who authored much of the Bible’s New Testament. In a tale of redemption, sacrifice, and the power of ideas, a transformed man confronts an empire igniting a cultural revolution that will shape western society for centuries to come. This new musical combines timeless, biblical storytelling with an uplifting, rock-inspired soundtrack.
Behind the scenes:
As we find ourselves today living in an increasingly fractured, unforgiving, intolerant society. The same timeless questions from Paul’s reflections and encounters with first century Christians, are echoed today regardless of our beliefs:
Do people who have done terrible things deserve a second chance?
Or are they cancelled, written off by society for life, never offered forgiveness?
Can people stay true to their convictions with integrity and courage, while having the willingness to listen to others who might have completely different opinions and convictions to their own – can we learn how to disagree well?
In the safe space of a 70 min rehearsed reading of PAUL!, we invite audiences to step into the safety of the theatre to practice our muscles of empathy and process painful things in a safe way. To then leave into the light (or light from streetlights!) with greater compassion for others.
Cast & Credits
Credits:
Musical Director & Mentor: Ollie Mills
Artistic Mentor: Nickie Miles-Wildin
Creative Captioner: Ben Glover
Lighting Designer: Phil Saunders
Technical Stage Manager: Isabel Chan
Programme Manager/Producer: Janeen Loh
Cast:
Paul/Saul: Rob Bowden-King
Ensemble 1/Barnabus: Ellis Wilkinson
Ensemble 2/Saul’s Mum/John-Mark: Niamh Logue
Ensemble 3/Stephen/Jesus/Saul’s Dad/Elymus/Man/Caesar: Jacob Bedford
