An Australian Nativity Story

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Event An Australian Nativity Story
Venue Belconnen Community Church, Belconnen, ACT
First Date 22 December 2006
Opening Date 22 December 2006
Last Date 22 December 2006
Dates Estimated No
Status Amateur
World Premiere Yes
Description A multicultural musical and dramatic celebration. "Black Nativity" by African-American poet Langston Hughes was used as a basis for writing the scenes with biblical text, which were re-worked into the Australian context. Music and song was incorporated from all the cultures represented in the churches.
Description Source Reviewer's Opinion
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Subjects Religion
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Kabu Okai-Davies Playwright
Liz Topperwein Production Manager
Neil Feneck Stage Manager
Resources
Text Nationality Australia
Production Nationality Australia
Event Status Completed
Data Source
Source Description
Newspaper
Event Identifier 70216