Release International
Bollywood gospel comes to London for Pentecost |
| Apr 03 2008 |
As part
of the new Pentecost Festival, Release International is presenting a special
Asian-style version of the popular Christian musical His Story.
A cast
of more than 30 actors, singers and dancers will celebrate the gospel story
through drama, live music and multi-media.
The
musical features the internationally acclaimed Christian Indian musicians Anil
and Reena Kant, who perform alongside actors, choirs, Bollywood dancers,
soloists and a 20-piece band.
His Story is the creation of composer Ken
Shearsmith. Ken is well-known for his inspirational songs, including those
based on the writings of Selwyn Hughes (CWR) in Every Day with Jesus. Ken has also produced for Release
International the CD Lift Your Hearts to
Heavenly Places.
His Story was originally conceived as a
unique live musical and visual experience that any church, college or school
could perform for themselves, both for outreach and fundraising.
It
features 25 original songs, varying from ballad to pop, from blues to choral and
from folk to gospel/soul. His Story has
been adapted for the Pentecost Festival with a unique Asian feel, to tell the
story of the events that led up to Pentecost.
‘The performance promises to be a spectacular event,
with a rich fusion of music, drama and multi-media’, says Ken Shearsmith. ‘Don’t
miss it!’
There will
be three performances of His Story at
Westminster Central Hall: on Friday May 9 at 7pm and Saturday May 10 at 2pm and
7pm.
Tickets include an Asian buffet banquet served before the musical (at 6pm and
1pm respectively).
An
exhibition presents Release International’s work on behalf of the Persecuted
Church in South Asia. Tickets for the musical, including buffet, cost £15 plus
booking fee, and may be booked online at www.pentecostfestival.co.uk/tickets
Ten
Christian organisations, including Release, are sponsoring the new Pentecost
Festival, a significant event which will be spread across numerous venues in
central London.
For
further details, please visit www.pentecostfestival.co.uk/release
Through
its international network of missions Release International works to support
persecuted Christians in some 30 nations. Release is supporting Christians
imprisoned for their faith and their families. It supports church workers, pastors
and their families, and provides training, Bibles, Christian literature and
broadcasts. Release International is a member of the UK organisations Global
Connections, the Evangelical Alliance and the Micah Network.
ENDS
NOTES TO THE EDITOR
Please
request pictures by return email.
For
further information, please contact Joanne Freer on 01798 812776 07899982475 or
by email at joanne.freer@btinternet.com
or contact Release International on 01689 823491 or by email at info@releaseinternational.org
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