Synopsis

"The story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus from a fresh and richly creative point of view. The author combines a series of deftly constructed short scenes, traditional Christmas music, and often antic characterizations into a wholly original theatre piece. The flow of the action follows the Biblical recounting, but is enhanced by a tree, a sheep and a donkey who talk; a beguiling Mary who had heretofore decided that men and marriage were not for her; a suddenly cautious Joseph who now contends that he is too old for his intended; and a flustered boy-angel who directs the action from a prompt book."