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Jim Broadbent stars in Patrick Barlow’s unique and loving take on the Christmas story.

Jim Broadbent, Maggie Steed and Sophie Thompson star in award-winning dramatist Patrick Barlow’s take on the Christmas story, offering love, hope and light in a world of darkness.

A brand new nativity story. Award-winning dramatist Patrick Barlow’s comedy drama tells the time-honoured nativity story in a fresh, compelling and unique way. 

A magic star appears in the sky. A lonely village seamstress meets an anxious angel and a kindly donkey. Two shepherds go on a dangerous mission. Three bickering wise women bring news to a paranoid, psychotic king. And a bolshie girl gives birth to a baby. 

All feature as Patrick Barlow retells the Christmas story as we’ve never heard it told before.

Starring Jim Broadbent, Maggie Steed, Sophie Thompson, John Ramm and newcomers Robert Lennon and Nell Barlow. 

All the joy and comfort of the Christmas story, with Patrick Barlow’s own special twist - funny, original, touching. This is something special for all the family in these uncertain times. Star Child offers love, hope and light in a world of darkness.

Based on an original play by Patrick Barlow, adapted by Patrick Barlow with Clemmie Reynolds.

Cast:
God & Herod – Jim Broadbent
Gabriel, Innkeeper & Shem – John Ramm
Sara, Lilith & Angel – Maggie Steed
Mary & Shabnan – Nell Barlow 
Joseph, Steward & Ham – Rob Lennon 
Parsley, Sushila & Babbling Brook – Sophie Thompson  
Children – Louie, Bonnie, Sonny, Noah & Beatrix Barlow


Director: Patrick Barlow
Producer: Liz Anstee

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