Drama Wed 23 October 2024 - Thu 24 Oct 2024

Sanctuary

Book

Traditionally, churches across the world have offered sanctuary to those seeking safety from persecution. But how do we react when that ideal becomes a reality?

When Alland, a young Iranian man, begs to be given sanctuary at St Mary’s church in a northern town, it sparks a community to react in all the ways each member believes to be right. Molly, a young worker there, joins forces with vicar Fiona to resist both the angry vigilantes and the hard-hearted authorities beyond the church walls to try to protect Alland.

Holding a special community service where voices on all sides sing their songs of redemption and condemnation, Fiona asks the question to everyone present: do we give Alland over to the State or live up to our well-versed ideals of compassion?  

Sanctuary is a brand-new musical that welcomes us in and asks the question: do we want safety and freedom for only ourselves, or for us all? A vital story of one man’s hopes for help and support in a time when not all strangers are welcomed.

With a chorus drawn from students at Wakefield’s CAPA College, Boff Whalley (We’re Not Going Back) and Sarah Woods’ musical mixes hard-hitting ideas with memorable melodic tunes and harmonies.

Come on in – the Service is about to begin…

Book, music and lyrics by Sarah Woods and Boff Whalley
Directed by Cheryl Martin

Find out more about the show in our Q&A with Red Ladder's Artistic Director, Cheryl Martin

Dates

Wed 23 October 2024 - Thu 24 Oct 2024

Space

Main House

Tickets

£16.00

Duration

TBC

Intermission Duration

20 minutes

Age guidance

13+

Captioned Performance

Captioned Performance

Post-show talk

Join us after the show on Wed 23 October for a post-show talk.

Behind the scenes

Dive into the rehearsal room and find out what to expect from the show with Red Ladder's Artistic Director, Cheryl Martin. 

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  • Wed 23 October 2024
    7:30pm
    Captioned Performance
  • Thu 24 October 2024
    1:00pm
    Captioned Performance
  • Thu 24 October 2024
    7:30pm
    Captioned Performance
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