How to book free tickets for the 68th Aldermaston York Nativity
IT’S time to book for Aldermaston’s York Nativity play which will run from December 5 to 8 at the Church of St Mary the Virgin.
Incredibly now in its 68th year, more than 300 people have been involved over the years as cast, choir, crew and other roles. It has become a family tradition for some, like the Woodleys, who have had three generations in the play and several other families have had two.
The play is taken from the medieval York Mystery Cycle adapted by the playwright E. Martin-Browne for the quiet ad meditative setting of a church. Music is integral to the play and is sung a capella by a choir high up in the ringing chamber.
The players are from Aldermaston and surrounding villages and they wear costumes designed in the medieval style. The skillful and sympathetic use of lighting combines with the medieval language and haunting music to produce a truly moving interpretation of the first Christmas and a magical start to the Christmas season.
The church is usually packed for the four performances; tickets are free but there is an exit collection to be shared between the ongoing restoration of Aldermaston’s fine ancient church and The Children’s Society.
Performance times: Thursday 8pm, Friday 8pm, Saturday 7pm and Sunday 7pm.
Ticket details at https://aldermastonnativity.co.uk/
Link to previous stories and pictures on the Aldermaston Nativity:
newburytoday.co.uk/news/aldermaston-s-medieval-nativity-performed-by-community-since-9341693/
