Journey of the Magi
Forget The Nutcracker, Springs Dance Company’s Journey of the Magi is the best Christmas show I have ever seen! I went along to see it one dark, wet and dismal night in Birmingham and I came out having been touched, amused and moved to tears. The Journey of the Magi looks beyond the tinsel and trappings and reveals the real meaning of Christmas.
David Bintley CBE, Artistic Director, Birmingham Royal Ballet
Journey of the Magi is a sparkling production of dance, theatre, song and poetry. Entertaining, powerful and compelling, Journey of the Magi is back - and it’s as festive, witty and poignant as ever.
TS Eliot’s poem, Journey of the Magi, is the inspiration for this piece. Audiences reflect on not only the famous journey the wise men made following the star to Jesus, but also the ‘journey’ each of us makes every year in preparing for Christmas Day. Through exploring images in the poetry, we have devised a presentation of some of the all too familiar processes we go through and witness, in dealing with the expectations and realities of the festive season. The show not only entertains but also provokes consideration for change.
Journey of the Magi is enjoyed by children and adults alike, and can be accompanied by a workshop or series of workshops in theatre, church, school or community settings.
More audience impressions of Journey of the Magi:
This was a professional performance, executed with enthusiasm and elegance. An excellent interpretation of TS Elliot.
Michael Levitton, Managing Director, The Leatherhead Theatre Company
My family loved Journey of the Magi. I find moments still coming to me in flashbacks, causing me to laugh or ponder the message you were conveying. Your final scenes left people in tears. Journey of the Magi is a work of art and deserves the highest accolades.
Audience member
I’ve heard lots of positive, appreciative comments. A brilliant evening! Superbly professional and the production is beautifully crafted.
Audience member
You refreshed me physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Audience member
What touches me … is the youthful freshness and generosity which I experienced in your show Journey of the Magi. I have never laughed so much! You are true artists.
Audience member
The fee for a full matinee or evening performance of Journey of the Magi is £690 plus travel expenses. Most venues choose to cover their costs by charging around £6–12 for tickets. You need 6m width × 6m depth on which we will lay our floor, set, lights, etc. To book for 27th Nov – 23rd Dec 2008, please contact the office.