The Mystic Nativity

Musical styles, include classical, rock, jazz, gospel, folk and 2– part singing.

This Christmas musical is inspired by Botticelli’s painting, 'The Mystic Nativity' in the National Gallery, London. Colourful costumes and set replicate the scene, and a projected slide of the painting makes an effective backdrop.
The script and a variety of songs and dances are linked by a sung narration which introduces seven Nativity scenes - 'The Annunciation', 'Journey to Bethlehem', 'Birth', 'Shepherds', 'Wise Men' and 'Celebration'. In each scene, colourful characters and choruses perform a variety of lively songs and dances as they visit baby Jesus Bethlehem. 
This moving musical can be performed either as a choral work or a dramatic scripted production.

Age Guide: 6 -14, KS1, KS2, KS3, Duration: 45 - 60 mins

Cast: 25 to 40 solo speaking and group singing parts * = Solo singing

1 – 10 Narrators*, Ann and Joachim – Mary’s parents, Mary*, Joseph, Angel Gabriel, King Herod
Citizens: Adam, Rachael, Simeon, Hannah & Dan; Innkeepers – Judith & Reuben
Donkeys: Pepper, Rice, Sugar & Spice;
Camels: Saffron, Cinnamon, Vanilla; Ox, Cow & Sheep 
Shepherds: Asa, Eli, Thomas; Wise Men: Gaspar, Melchior & Balthasar

Class choruses: Guards, Attendants, Priests, Roman Messenger & Soldiers

Cross-curricular Content: Christmas, Nativity: Religious Studies, Caring, Families, Friendship, Cooperation: Ancient Rome & Egypt: Famous Renaissance paintings and artists, Boticelli

Review: We performed this as a choral work in our Church. Very moving! Carol Hall, Vancouver

A Performing Licence is required to perform this musical to a public audience including parents.