A magical, festive and immersive celebration of an extraordinary moment in broadcasting history.

On 22 December 1926, an ambitious BBC producer attempted to broadcast a live nativity play performed by the people of St Hilary.

Improvising with batteries, roving microphones, a wire strung across hedgerows and fields, and the telephone of a nearby farmhouse, he brought the voices of a small Cornish village into homes across the nation.

One hundred years later, Miracle Theatre invites you to celebrate that remarkable night. Together with a live choir,  children from St Hilary School, and teams from the Falmouth University, Centre for Blended Realities and AMATA, we’ll recreate its atmosphere, innovation and excitement through an immersive, candlelit performance.

This is an indoor performance in St Hilary Church, bringing together storytelling, choral music and an immersive audio experience. You’ll be seated on church pews, surrounded by the atmosphere of this historic setting.

Arrive from 7.30pm to enjoy a mince pie and mulled wine before the show starts just before 8pm.

All ages are welcome.  Under-fives: free when sitting on an accompanying adult’s lap

Seating is unreserved and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserved seating and wheelchair spaces are available for people with access needs, please contact boxoffice@miracletheatre.co.uk to arrange these before your visit.

Venue

St Hilary Church
Churchtown, Penzance, Cornwall
TR20 9DQ

Please read your booking confirmation email before your visit for further arrival information. Please do not follow your sat nav to the church, you will end up on a very bumpy track. Drive to St Hilary School and take it from there. Tickets are non-refundable unless the performance is cancelled.

For booking or access enquiries, contact boxoffice@miracletheatre.co.uk.

Proudly supported by : Falmouth University – Centre for Blended Realities – AMATA

With thanks to : St Aubyn Foundation, The Gibbs Trust, Elmgrant Trust, The National Archives, Arts Council England and Cornwall Council.