Tower and Town, November 2024 (view the full edition)The Real Story Of ChristmasChristmas is a magical time of year filled with parties, pantos, gifts, gatherings and decorations. While it can be glamorous and enchanting for both parents and children, it can also become demanding with all the planning for the big day. But amidst all the festivities, presents, and celebrations, we often forget: What is the real reason behind all the dancing and decorations? Do we need to remember why we celebrate Christmas in the first place? Who will tell the real story of Christmas? In Marlborough, during the switch-on of the Christmas lights on 29th November, we invite you to experience a dramatic, thoughtful, and humorous retelling of the REAL story of Christmas. Led by a narrator, the event will feature several tableaux vivants - live, staged scenes - depicting familiar characters from the Christmas story, like Mary and Joseph. These characters will speak directly to the audience, sharing their experiences and narrating the Christmas Story. The scenes will be performed along the High Street, beginning near the Town Hall and leading down to St. Peter's Church, where the finale will take place. As the play unfolds, the audience will be encouraged to follow along, from tableau to tableau, toward St. Peter's for the grand conclusion: a contemporary nativity scene. We hope to conclude the performance with traditional Christmas carols and costumes, creating a festive and immersive experience for all. Of course, such an event requires planning, volunteers, microphones and speakers, carol singers, and stage crew. But with goodwill, optimism, and a bit of Christmas spirit, we are confident this will be a wonderful addition to Marlborough's Christmas celebrations. You can email Rodney at: RealStoryofChristmas@Outlook.com 
Rodney Cleasby |