With Christmas fast approaching, many are looking for ways to entertain their families in the lead up to the big day. This weekend, a number of locals will be performing two shows of a revitalised nativity play called, Who is this baby? in celebration of Christmas' origins. 

Jo Waide, one of the creative minds behind the performance explained that, “the show is about the first Christmas story, the nativity, but told through the eyes of a modern family reading a Christmas book around their Christmas tree. As they read, scenes from the story come to life. There is also a full music team who sing parts of the story through carols and Christmas songs… Characters are in full costume and the lighting, sound, decorations and interactive nature of the play should make it very special for the audience.”

“The original Christmas story is about courage, hope, love, and giving; it is the essence of what Christmas should be,” explained Waide. “We wanted to retell the story but make it relevant to a modern audience. Seeing the scenes come to life will be inspiring and fun for the audience. It will also be wonderful to have everyone sing along to some of our favourite Christmas songs.”

Who is this baby? will be performed twice this weekend at the New Life Church auditorium on Saturday December 21 at 3pm and Sunday December 22 at 10am. The event is free entry, however a koha will also be taken for the Community Networks foodbank.