EXTRACTS from four different popular musicals, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat”, “Les Misérables”, “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Mamma Mia!” feature in “Another Story Begins!” being presented at St Peter’s Church, North Tawton, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 15, 16 and 17.

Director for “Another Story Begins!”, Rev Rita Bullworthy, assistant minister, North Tawton Group of Churches, Whiddon Mission Community, said: “The success and popularity of staging ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’ just over two years ago, resulted in our decision to stage extracts from the musicals, but, as a church production, we wanted it to do more than just stage musicals.

“For this reason the songs chosen talk of justice and injustice, poverty, hopes and dreams. And dreams are the thread running through several of the songs from the shows that make up ‘Another Story Begins!”

Rita added: “The cast and stage crew include church members, members of the local community and children from the local primary school. In all, more than 60 people of varying ages are involved.”

Children from North Tawton Community Primary School sing “Let it Go” from the film “Frozen” during the show.

Performances start at 7.30pm each evening and tickets priced at £5 adults or £3 for those under 16, are available from North Tawton Post Office (01837 82241) or Rev Rita Bullworthy (01837 89168).

All proceeds above costs will be divided between Children’s Hospice South West and Hospiscare.

Rita added that as a result of the previous and these performances, new friendships have been made, new talents have been revealed and many members have found new, and renewed confidence in themselves.

She added that the stage crew will be using the latest technology for lighting with some amazing effects throughout the show and said that staging “Joseph” previously, encouraged some members to embark on theatre studies at university and join local amateur drama groups.

Principal singers in “Another Story Begins!” include Ken Bragg, John Palmer, Tim Sutton, Bill Sutton-Coulson, Maxwell Turner, Francesca Bliss, Faye Pimlott, Eloise Tizard, Skye Wise, Helen Dewhurst, Colin Pimlott, Hilary Edwards, Carolyn Knapman, Chrissie Rogers and Heather Smith.

The chorus comprises: Juliana Bailey, Rhona Bragg, Joanna Fear, Sheila Harrison, Shirley McClement, Catherine Morrissey, Hilary Tonge, Chris Tucker, Lin Warre and Nick Weldon.

Narrator is Nicky Craig and the voiceover is by Rob Brown.

Alan Quick