HANDIWORK PRODUCTIONS PRESENT
"A truly remarkable show."
The Baptist Times
It is Well with My Soul
A New Musical
"Poignant, elegant
and deeply moving."
LondonFringeTheatreReviews
★★★★★
ABOUT THE SHOW
"It is Well with My Soul" is one of the most beloved hymns of all time, with words by Horatio Spafford and music by Philip Bliss. This new musical tells the story of Philip and his wife, Lucy, how at the end of the American Civil War, they end up moving to the growing metropolis of Chicago, Illinois, to make a new life for themselves. It is there they meet lawyer Horatio Spafford, producer and publisher George Root, and preacher and philanthropist D L Moody. As Philip begins to gain prominence as a soloist and hymn-writer, temptation begins to creep in: how will Philip handle the temptations that come with his new life? And how will the Blisses handle the tragic circumstances of the Great Chicago Fire and the loss of the Spafford girls in the sinking of the Ville du Havre? "It is Well with My Soul" invites you to explore the Gospel message of hope, like an anchor for the soul.
In the storms of life, is it well with your soul? Book your tickets to see this exciting new theatrical production and explore this enduring message of true and steadfast faith in the midst of tragedy and suffering.
Suitable for everyone aged 7+.
Upcoming shows
Future performances TBC
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Cast and Creatives
Adam Stone
Philip Bliss
Katrina Markham
Lucy Bliss
Richard Mellion
DL Moody
Matt Sunners
George Root
Henry Leigh-Hunt
Horatio Spafford
Joy-Anna Gooch
Anna Spafford/
Clara Young
Arjan Binnema
Ira Sankey
Gareth Hides
Walter Guest
Producer - Handiwork Productions Limited
Book, Music and Lyrics - Gareth Hides
Original Direction - David Robinson and Beck Rodda
Original Production - Kerygma 180
Original Hymns - Philip Bliss
Lyrics for "It is Well with My Soul" - Horatio Spafford
Musical Supervisor - Mark Baker
String Orchestrations - Dominic Ryland-Jones
Song Production, Mixing and Mastering - Samuel Green
Choreographer - Shelley Dring
BSL Interpreter - Sarah Hides
Graphic Designer - Agota Rencsenyi
Artwork - Katie Binnema
Technical Consultant and Sound Design - Adam Waller
Technical Support - Big Door Broadcast
Lighting Technician - Femi Amusan
Stage Manager - Joshua Mroczynski
Company Manager - Matt Sunners
Marketing Consultant - Lola Ortiz
PR - Rhoda Hardie
Paid Media Manager - Israel Heringer
Production Photographer - Stuart Leeds
Costume Consultant - Jonathan Mroczynski
Lucy's Bustle Skirt made by Elizabeth Hindse
Paper Props - Agota Rencsenyi
Gallery
Curtain call in Witney, Oxfordshire (June 2023)
Moody and Sankey facing the Edinburgh Press in Dudley (June 2023)
At the 150th Anniversary Performance of the sinking of the Ville du Havre (22nd November 2023) in Ealing, West London
Sell-out show at the Chelsea Theatre (June 2023)
Let the Lower Lights Be Burning (Credit: Katie Binnema)
The Music
The Original Cast Recording is available to stream on all major online platforms. Featuring thirteen songs from the musical, this album includes the classic hymns "It is Well with My Soul" and "Let the Lower Lights Be Burning"; as well as original songs "I've Seen the Light", "The Fire", "This Beautiful Man", "San Francisco" and "Peace with God."
CD copies are also available from the K180 website.
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