Nativity! [DVD]

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Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity, and at St Bernadette’s School they’re attempting to mount a musical version! Only trouble is teacher Mr Maddens has promised that a Hollywood producer is coming to see the show to turn it into a film. Join him, his teaching assistant the crazy Mr Poppy, hilarious children and a whole lot of sparkle and shine as they struggle to make everyone’s Christmas wish come true. Children’s Casting Director credits include: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Leeds Playhouse & UK Tour), Bonnie and Clyde (West End), The Grinch (NBC Live/Universal), How The Grinch Stole Christmas Concerts: Ben Lancaster – Live at Zédel, Cut Before Curtain Up – Above the Stag, West End Christmas – MAD Trust.

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Enter teacher Mr Maddens and his loveable assistant Mr Poppy as they decide to stage a musical version. Ralph is the resident host of The Prince Charles Cinema and Camp John Waters. He interviews and hosts Q&A’s with Hollywood stars and directors. It was recently announced it will be the big Christmas show at the Birmingham Rep this year, where it had its premiere in 2017. The problem is that teacher Mr Maddens has promised a Hollywood producer is coming to see the show to turn it into a film.She also gave a tantalising clue about Nativity 5 when she said either the fourth or fifth film would be set in Australia, so it would seem clear if there is ever a Nativity 5 it will be set Down Under. As a freelance mix engineer Tom has had the privilege of working on countless events, such as the 2012 Olympic stadium athletics and touring with many artists including; PJ Harvey, The Coral, The Bees, Debbie Isitt is a BAFTA and EMMY award winning writer and director of film, television and theatre. She trained as an actor and toured the world with her award winning theatre company Snarling Beasties.

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UK Tour), White Christmas (London Dominion & UK Tour) , West Side Story (Curve, Leicester), An Officer And A Gentleman (UK Tour), The Jungle Book (UK tour), Sunset Boulevard (UK Tour), Bugsy Malone (Curve), Oliver! (Grange Park Opera), Legally Blonde (Curve), Tell Me on a Sunday (UK Tour), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (London Savoy & UK Tour), Women On the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (Playhouse Theatre, London). TV Appearances include: Timey in The Grinch Live (NBC), Live at the Palladium with Half A Sixpence (2016/17), Sunday Night at the Palladium with Cats (ITV), Olivier Awards 2013 with Top Hat (ITV), Strictly Come Dancing 2012 with Top Hat (BBC). Most recently, he worked alongside Mark Knopfler in creating a new musical based on the film Local Hero, which is currently premiering in Chichester. For the last year, he has been assistant musical director of the UK and International tour of Chicago. Josh has also played keyboards in many projects, including the musical television production of How The Grinch Stole Christmas which aired on NBC and Sky last year. He is extremely excited to step up into the role of musical director for this fabulous production of NATIVITY! Featuring all of your favourite sing-a-long hits from the movies including Sparkle and Shine, Nazareth, One Night One Moment, She’s the Brightest Star and a whole host of new songs, this musical really ‘is a heartfelt hit’ (The Times).Debbie, who is originally from Birmingham but now lives in Coventry, also wrote and directed the stage show. As Movement Director: Don Giovanni (Netherlands Reis Opera) and Into the Woods (Opera North/West Yorkshire Playhouse). Debbie is delighted to be returning to The Rep with her much-loved production of NATIVITY! The Musical and says “it feels like coming home”. the youth theatre groups, dramaturgy, and local artist development. She specialises in new writing that is local and formally-inventive. As Assistant Choreographer: Victoria (ITV – Series 1 & 3), Der Kuhhandel (Bregenz Festival), Carousel (Opera North, 2012) and Paradise Moscow (Opera North 2001).

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For Birmingham Rep: Spitting Image: Idiots Assemble (& West End), The Play What I Wrote, Nativity! (also tour) , The Snowman, The Exorcist. As a director and artist he’s also created and presented some of the most loved Sing-Along film screenings including The Greatest Showman which have been seen across the UK in some of the biggest theatres and music festivals alongside directing many plays and shows. As Revival Choreographer: Kiss Me Kate (Opera North at the London Coliseum), A Round-Heeled Woman (West End), Paradise Moscow (2009) and Carousel (Barbican transfer 2012). Cornelius; Café Society Swing (59E59 New York); The Truth (Zorlu Centre, Instanbul); Disgraced; The Hound Of The Baskervilles (English Theatre Frankfurt).Wasp (Hampstead Theatre & Trafalgar Studios); The Night Watch (York Theatre Royal & UK Tour); Abigail’s Party; Bugsy Malone (Leicester Curve); Night Must Fall (Salisbury Playhouse & UK Tour); Tell Me On A Sunday; A Little Night Music (Watermill); The Hound of the Baskervilles (& UK Tour); The Importance of Being Earnest (Bolton Octagon); The Smallest Show on Earth (Mercury Colchester, UK Tour); Of Mice and Men; Wait Until Dark (UK Tours); Lizzie Siddal (Arcola); Dinner With Friends (Park Theatre); Newsies (Arts Ed). His voice is featured on multiple musical theatre cast and concept recordings including: Ushers: The Front of House Musical, 8, Fallen, Bound, Dream Home, B. A. Bride and more. Part of Nativity's charm is that it looks like an average TV drama, especially initially with its TV actors and production values, but as the film goes on you start to realise that this is so much better than a TV comedy drama Christmas special on BBC2. "Nativity!" is a Christmas classic, it's something adults and children can equally find funny with it's charming characters and uplifting spirit. Nativity! is the ultimate British feel-good Christmas film for the whole family, starring Martin Freeman, Ashley Jensen, Alan Carr, Jason Watkins and Marc Wootton, as the pupils of St Bernadette's compete to win the best Nativity. Her previous credits include: The Mill at Sonning in Two Into One playing Jennifer Bristow and also at The Mill in Singin’ In The Rain, Seussical The Musical at Southwark Playhouse as Mrs Mayor/Bird Girl, and 42nd Street at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

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Stage Credits include: Dustin in Starlight Express (Bochum, Germany), Ensemble/On Stage Swing in Mythic (Charing Cross Theatre), Man 2 in Give My Regards to Broadway (Upstairs at the Gatehouse), Playlist Performer (Carnival Cruise Line), Ensemble/ Understudy Prince in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (QDOS), Featured Singer/Dancer, 120th Anniversary Performance (Theatre Royal, Wakefield).Rebecca trained at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance & Leeds University, where she obtained a BA in Dance and Performing Arts. Following this she studied at Arts Educational School, London on the Post Graduate Musical Theatre course. Since its world premiere at The Rep in 2017, NATIVITY! The Musical has been seen by over one million people during an acclaimed UK tour and three successful London runs. Book now and join us for some MAYHEM in Bethlehem! His credits whilst training include: Ensemble in The Wild Pa r ty; Cookie McGee in Nic e W or k I f Y o u C a n Ge t It. Tom is delighted to be joining the cast of NATIVITY! and would like to thank his family for inspiring him. International credits include: Titanic (Princess of Wales Theatre, Toronto, European Tour & China Tour); Gaslight (Ed Mirvish Theatre, Toronto);