Due to storms, wind, rain, lightning and hail our island nativity play was postponed till a quieter time after Christmas. So on a fairly benign afternoon we all gathered in our wee community hall. Irene (who used to be the teacher on the island) organises this each year, so it's a surprise for parents as well as the rest of the audience. She and the children did a great job again this year! Here are a few photos of the event.....
The audience gathered to sing carols....
Music was provided by Irene and young Andrew.....
Here come Mary and Joseph (baby jesus making an unexpectedly early appearance...).
Baby Jesus - head first into the manger....
The shepherds then arrive on the scene....
The Angel Gabriel shows up...
Joe took the part of the Narrator.....
A young "King" is afraid she might miss her cue.... (Think she looks more like Hiawatha!)
Meanwhile a young shepherd is trying to make his big sister "Mary" giggle...
The Star in the East (hmmm think it was in the North West actually but nobody minded).....
"We three Kings...." a quick change for "Gabriel", and a cardboard cut-out required as we ran out of children!
"Mum, Mum, can you see me, I'm a King!"
Time for the bows at the end.... "Mary" insists Baby Jesus sits up to take a bow too!!
While "Joseph" shows everyone that "Mary" hasn't quite got the knack of swaddling yet as Jesus's trousers are falling down!!
Nativity plays are just priceless! Thanks Irene for another great performance from yourself and the children!
PS When the children sang "Away in a Manger" I had a tear in my eye and I don't *do* Christmas!
What a lovely Nativity play! Baby Jesus sure had quite a time of things there didn't he?? I am glad you finally got to see the play as your weather sounds as wild as ours here in Canada....
ReplyDeleteSnow, snow & more snow....
All the best for the New Year.
Sherri-Ellen & Nylablue too,
What a wonderful, close community you live in. Your tear is quite understandable.
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy it and get a few chuckles when our children do the Nativity story. You can depend on a good time had by all.
ReplyDeleteIt was still the Christmas season when you posted this, Sian, so not late at all. -) I too love Nativity plays and your island one is so special.
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