{"id":693646,"date":"2026-01-13T18:10:22","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T18:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/693646\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T18:10:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T18:10:22","slug":"actors-sought-for-new-south-birmingham-play-about-st-francis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/693646\/","title":{"rendered":"Actors sought for new south Birmingham play about St Francis"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n\t\t\tACTORS and people to help backstage are being sought to put on a new play about the incredible life of St Francis of Assisi in south Birmingham.
\nThe 20:25 to Assisi, written by Malcolm Morse, centres on St Francis of Assisi who lived between 1181 and 1226.<\/p>\n

It was created to celebrate the centenary last year of St Francis Church, Bournville, and was due to be staged in November.<\/p>\n

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But, due to an unforeseen event, plans had to change and instead of the whole play, a selection of scenes was performed, including much of the specially composed music.<\/p>\n

Now, the company hopes to present the full version of this play, which tells the flesh and blood story of a man of astonishing charisma, energy and drive.<\/p>\n

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Director Malcolm McGivan said: \u201cIt\u2019s a powerful piece, about an inspirational man.<\/p>\n

\u201cLocated in Assisi, Rome and Egypt, it shows how Francis left his comfortable, privileged life to embrace poverty and devotion.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe packed so much into his relatively short life.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe rescheduling to 2026 means we must make some cast changes, so we are looking for both actors and help off stage.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Anyone wanting to find out more about this exciting opportunity can email Malcolm at: [email\u00a0protected]<\/a> or call him on 07973 843825.<\/p>\n

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