For kids in these times, the Bible that rhymes

For kids in these times, the Bible that rhymes

The Rhyming Bible, by celebrated children’s author Bob Hartman, is now a musical – and excerpts from the stage production will be part of Saltmine Theatre Company’s contribution to CRE Midlands 23 (1pm, Wed 8 and Thu 9 Nov).

‘For all age and primary school children, the Rhyming Bible has been wonderfully received by schools and churches and we are delighted to highlight it at the exhibition,’ said Saltmine’s new co-artistic director Simon Rodda.  

The drama will run for about 40 minutes with extracts from Switch Up, one of Saltmine’s preventative education resources for secondary schools, highlighting the problems of gang culture and knife crime. Switch Up has been shown to Angelique Foster, Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner.

‘It was powerful, covering the risks and consequences of carrying a knife,’ she said. ‘Feedback from the students was emotional and the performance has obviously made them think hard about the issue.’  

A scene from The Liberator, Saltmine’s brand-new outreach resource for churches, will also be part of the programme. Based on the work of Rob Lacey, it sets the life of Jesus in a modern idiom.

The company have been performing all over the UK for the past 45 years, using drama to teach people and inspire them with faith, hope and love. The team will be available at CRE Midlands 23 to talk to visitors about possible appearances in churches or local theatres.

• Saltmine Theatre Co are on stand DS40 at CRE Midlands 23

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