God in the Musicals is open to all those who love the world of musical theatre and those who wonder what all the fuss is about!

We will think about the theology being depicted in some of the biggest musicals including: Les Miserable, Jesus Christ Superstar, Oliver and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.  It would be helpful if participants have recently seen the stage version or watched the film version of Les Misérables (the musical), as this will give us all a common foundation and language for some of our discussions.

Using the musicals presented by the course leader and those shared by participants we’ll consider how the musicals might offer a different way to engage with bible study and talking of God within and outside our church communities.

We’ll discuss is the Theatre industry “a field ripe unto harvest or a barren land?” Additionally, Paul will share a little of how Theatre Chaplaincy UK seeks to offer chaplaincy to the performing arts industry and how you might get involved.

You can expect time to listen, time to discuss, time to read scriptures, all enhanced by musical film-clip, extracts from song and maybe even the opportunity to sing!

Paul Wood has served in the Methodist Church for 25 years as a minister in Durham , Coventry and currently in Notting Hill in London. He severed on the Connexional Team as the Director of Ministry Development and had responsibility for Coordinating the worship at The Methodist Conference for over 10 years. At the same time, he has developed his passion for the theatre as Musical Director, Stage Manager, Theatre Chaplain, Box Office Radio Presenter and Theatre Reviewer for Curtain Call Reviews.