Four Weeks Until NATIVITY Comes to Manchester

The countdown is on to the arrival of the hotly-anticipated new NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL at Palace Theatre Manchester.

The world premiere stage adaptation of the favourite festival film comes to the theatre in just four weeks' time, opening on Wednesday 29 November 2017.

Daniel Boys will play 'Paul Maddens', Sarah Earnshaw 'Jennifer Lore' and Simon Lipkin 'Mr Poppy' in the production from Jamie Wilson, Entertainment One (eOne), Ramin Sabi and Belgrade Theatre Coventry. The cast also includes Andy Barke, Jamie Chapman, Jemma Churchill, Gary Davis and Katia Sartini.

The musical opened in Birmingham last month, and following its run at Birmingham Repertory Theatre it is touring the UK including a visit to Manchester from Wednesday 29 November to Sunday 3 December.

Every child in every school has one Christmas wish, to star in a Nativity, and at St Bernadette's School they've decided to mount a musical version! Join teacher Mr Maddens and his crazy assistant Mr Poppy as they struggle with hilarious children, unruly animals and a whole lot of sparkle and shine to make everyone's Christmas wish come true.

Featuring your favourite sing-a-long songs from the smash-hit films including Sparkle and Shine, Nazareth and One Night One Moment. NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL promises to be the perfect feel-good comedy for all the family.

Daniel Boys most recently appeared in "The Boys in the Band" at the West End's Vaudeville Theatre. His other West End credits include "Avenue Q" at both the Gielgud and Noel Coward Theatres; "Sweeney Todd" at the Royal Festival Hall; "Grease" at the Victoria Palace; "Spamalot" at the Playhouse; and "Rent" at the Prince of Wales. Daniel was also a contestant on the BBC's "Any Dream Will Do".

Sarah Earnshaw was in the original London cast of "Wicked" at the Apollo Victoria, playing the leading role of 'Glinda' on many occasions. Her other West End credits include "Scrooge" at the London Palladium, and "Spamalot" at the Playhouse. Sarah has also appeared in "Travels With My Aunt" at the Chichester Festival Theatre.

Simon Lipkin played 'Nicky' and 'Trekkie Monster' in the original London cast of "Avenue Q" at the Noel Coward Theatre, and was most recently seen in the West End as 'Nathan Detroit' in "Guys and Dolls" at The Phoenix Theatre. His other West End credits include 'Lonny' in the original London cast of "Rock of Ages"; 'Barlow' in "I Can't Sing" at the London Palladium; the title role in "The Lorax" at The Old Vic Theatre; and "Assassins" at the Menier Chocolate Factory.

Written and Directed by Debbie Isitt, with music and lyrics by Nicky Ager and Debbie Isitt, NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL is choreographed by Andrew Wright, designed by David Woodhead, with lighting design by Tim Mitchell, sound design by Tom Marshall, and musical supervision and orchestrations by George Dyer.

The NATIVITY! film series is one of the most popular UK Christmas film franchises of recent years. Written and directed by the Bafta Award-winning writer and director Debbie Isitt and produced by Nick Jones through Mirrorball Films and distributed in the UK by eOne, NATIVITY!, NATIVITY 2 DANGER IN THE MANGER! and NATIVITY 3 DUDE WHERE'S MY DONKEY?! have all gone on to reach top box office positions on theatrical release and sold nearly 2 million DVDs, capturing the hearts and minds of families all over the UK.

NATIVITY - THE MUSICAL

Palace Theatre, Manchester

97 Oxford Street

Manchester

M1 6FT

Wednesday 29 November - Sunday 3 December 2017

Performances: Wed-Sat at 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat at 2.30pm, Sun at 1pm & 5pm

Tickets: From £22.90

Box Office: 0844 871 3019* www.atgtickets.com/manchester *

*Booking/transaction fee applies