Taking the Bible to theatre-goers
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| Bible Society is providing financial
support for the 'pop opera' Luv Esther, which is based on the biblical
story of Esther. The show is due to play in venues across the UK
in 2005. England. Photo: NGM (ENG05DJ-5.JPG) |
UK — A ‘pop opera’
based on the life of Esther is playing in venues across the UK from
May, and is aimed at bringing the biblical story to life for many thousands
of theatre-goers who would not ordinarily open a Bible. Luv Esther,
directed by Murray Watts, is described as a “Cinderella-like story,
where Esther marries her Prince Charming and becomes queen”. It
challenges audiences to consider whether, like Esther, who saved a race
from destruction, they, too, have a purpose “for such a time as
this”. One of its aims is to raise awareness and financial support
for AIDS in Africa. The Bible Society is
supporting the show, which may later tour Europe, the USA and South
Africa.
Further information can be found on the web site
www.luvesther.com.
Taken from the Spring 05 edition of Word in Action, the quarterly
magazine of the British and Foreign Bible Society
(WR 392/19 - 04/5.05) [1 photo]
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