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| − | + | Taking its title from the archaic word for "a star that guides", especially the northern pole star (and thus metaphorically someone that serves as an inspiration, model, or guide)[https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lodestar], the play is a quirky, fantasy nativity, that features the Three Not-so-Wise Men and their battle with the wicked King Horrid as they journey along to get their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to Mary, Joseph and Jesus. | |
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| + | In 1988 a one-act version of the play, called ''[[Lodestar – A Christmas Fantasy]]'', was published in ''[[Drama: Action and Interaction: A Collection of Plays and Activities]]'' by [[Academica]], edited by [[W.R. Greyvenstein]]. (Reprinted 2003) | ||
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2012: Performed on 22nd and 23rd of December 2012 at Diamond Valley Baptist Church, in Melbourne Australia | 2012: Performed on 22nd and 23rd of December 2012 at Diamond Valley Baptist Church, in Melbourne Australia | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:14, 1 April 2025
Lodestar is a nativity play by Peter Krummeck (1947-2013)
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The original text
Taking its title from the archaic word for "a star that guides", especially the northern pole star (and thus metaphorically someone that serves as an inspiration, model, or guide)[1], the play is a quirky, fantasy nativity, that features the Three Not-so-Wise Men and their battle with the wicked King Horrid as they journey along to get their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to Mary, Joseph and Jesus.
In 1988 a one-act version of the play, called Lodestar – A Christmas Fantasy, was published in Drama: Action and Interaction: A Collection of Plays and Activities by Academica, edited by W.R. Greyvenstein. (Reprinted 2003)
Translations and adaptations
Performance history
19**: First performed under the banner of the African Community Theatre Service (ACTS), directed by Krummeck, with Paul Buckby as the "Angel Gabriel",
2012: Performed on 22nd and 23rd of December 2012 at Diamond Valley Baptist Church, in Melbourne Australia
2018: Performed as Lodestar - The Musical by members of Christ Church, Guildford, UK in December. Lyrics and Music by James West, Script by Peter Krummeck, Co-Directed by Audrey Hofmeyr and Jules King
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lodestar
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lodestar
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Krummeck
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Y8L1RHd9uw
Go to ESAT Bibliography
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