The Testament of Mary

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  • Theatre/Arts
  • Tickets from £12.00
  • City Centre
  • Over 18
  • This event has taken place.
  • 19:30 - 21:00

The mother of all controversies

For two thousand years Mary has been silent. A woman seen but not heard. Until now.

This Mary is no saint, not meek, nor obedient. She is clear-eyed and sharp-witted. In a voice that is both tender and furious, she speaks a defiant truth.

From the Director and Production Team who bought you the Old Joint Stock Theatre’s critically acclaimed immersive promenade production of A PASSION FOR BIRMINGHAM

Years after his death, men are compelling Jesus’ mother to agree with their version of the truth. They call him the Messiah, a miracle worker, the man who conquered death. They come into her home. They are relentless.

But though she lives in fear, she is steadfast. She says it is all lies. He was her only son, surrounded by dangerous men. His blood should not have spilled. Refusing to capitulate, she will write her own Gospel on her own terms.

Piecing together memories of Jesus’ last days, Mary brings a mother’s powerful perspective to a very complex and human story of turmoil and sacrifice. At the core of this profound performance beats the heart of a woman grieving an unbearable loss. The question is, was it worth it?

Directed by Tracey Street and the produced by the same team who bought you PASSION over the last few years, this fiery imagining is penned by Irish writer Colm Tóibín, one of the world’s greatest living novelists. Tóibín has been shortlisted for the prestigious Booker Prize on three occasions. Most recently, in 2013, for The Testament of Mary, now adapted for the stage.

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The Testament of Mary
Admit One
19:30 - 21:00 £12.00

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4 Temple Row West, B2 5NY

Area

City Centre

Venue

Old Joint Stock Pub & Theatre

Central, homely and unique are but a few ways to describe the eye-catching Old Joint Stock Pub and Theatre, in the heart of Birmingham City Centre just a short walk from Snow Hill station and New Street Station. Born originally as a library in 1862 then later a bank, this decadent and richly decorated…

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Tickets are non-refundable.

Changes can be made to ticket purchases subject to availability, and will incur a £2.50 per ticket administration fee.

Ticket changes may not be able to be accommodated on the day of your event.

LATECOMERS - Please be aware that due to the intimate setting of the Old Joint Stock Theatre that latecomers MAY not be admitted. Please leave sufficient time for arrival as refunds will not be given if you cannot be admitted due to arriving late.

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