Sorry these are in a semi-random order but it will give you an idea of the flavour of the cantata. Here is Ezra as Angel Gabriel visiting Mary
A full house every performance, about 1200 each time
Teacher David sings 'Mary did you know' with Innocent as older Mary and a muzungu Dr Luke looking on
Children's choir singing 'Little Donkey'
African drums during the African dance
Gloria as Younger Mary and Bosco as Joseph just after the birth
the ballet tribute to the baby Jesus
the choir
Three sheep, Michaela, Dave and Iscah in their wonderful costumes made by A Bev
the shepherds on their way to the stable
the three kings paying homage, magnificent costumes made by A Rianna
and presenting the gifts
Emmanuel the 'sound' man
Pastor John giving the message after the performance translated by tchr David
Music maestros Owen, Christian and Daniel on the drums
the shepherd 'stomp'
the brass band setting the scene before each performance
U. Zadok as the real Dr Luke. He was unable to be there for the extra performance so that's why a muzungu covered for him
U. Bosco as Joseph showed great acting skills
A. Innocent wonderful as older Mary
Dave & Iscah as sheep
Gloria as younger Mary
Ezra as Angel Gabriel. All the costumes were absolutely superb
A full house on the Saturday morning
Dr Luke & Older Mary in conversation
Gloria singing the Magnificat
Angel Gabriel visits Joseph in a dream
Joseph rushing off to tell Mary
On the way to Bethlehem
Children's choir singing Little Donkey
The story continues with Dr Luke and Older Mary
Is there any room at the inn? Edwin the innkeeper says NO
but takes them to the stable, a wonderful set which can be dismantled easily, well done U. Colin
The African dance group leading up to the birth
Prossy obviously enjoying it
the ballet group,
all girls except for Edwin
the shepherd's 'stomp'
the wise men finding their way to the stable
After the performance the dogs couldn't resist paying their homage too
Gilbert helping to give out the gifts to the children after the show
some very happy children
on their way home
totally out of order but this is the final say!!
