New musical brings a darker take on a familiar Christmas story to Sutton Coldfield
Erdington composer E J O Cruxton's new musical Incarnate will be performed by Birmingham Repertory Opera Company at The Highbury Theatre
A new musical exploring a familiar biblical story from a darker perspective is coming to Sutton Coldfield next month.
Incarnate, written by Erdington-based composer E J O Cruxton, will be performed by Birmingham Repertory Opera Company (BROC) at The Highbury Theatre studio from November 12 to 14.
The musical follows Miriam, who is told by a stranger that she is expecting God's baby. After her husband leaves, the couple are reunited and face a perilous journey with nowhere to stay.
Set against a backdrop of a conquered land and an oppressed people living in fear, the production explores the idea of hope in difficult times.
BROC is an amateur company which has been performing for more than 13 years and stages new musicals alongside fresh interpretations of operettas.
The group is made up largely of performers aged between 20 and 40, with members from across Birmingham and further afield.
Its recent productions have included The Merry Widow by Lehár, The Grand Duke by Gilbert and Sullivan and Carmen by Bizet, alongside original works including Anarchy, about Matilda the Almost Queen, and comedy musical Fleeced, based on Jason and the Argonauts.
The company will be performing at The Highbury Theatre studio for the first time with Incarnate.
Tickets are available from TicketSource.