Title
Ikon of the Nativity (2001)

Description
The first in the Beyond Belief cycle of four ritual operas commissioned by Cumbria Arts in Education and composed in response to the Cumbrian foot-and-mouth crisis.

Duration
30 mins

First Performance
Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven. Produced by KOPCO.

Composer/Director
John Kefala-Kerr

Choreographer
Paula Turner

Soprano
Tracy Cadman

Cast
Year 5 & 6 pupils from Bransty, Lowca and Moresby Primary Schools

Read Elaine Williams’ article ‘Nativity Play’ for the Times Educational Supplement.