The Liverpool Royal Court has revived its beloved Christmas show, The Scouse Nativity: The Second Coming!, a complete reimagining of the nativity story packed with jokes, one-liners and adult Scouse humour. The production, which opened nine years after the original, has earned a 4/5 rating from our reviewer.
A Royal Court Christmas Tradition
For many Scousers, a trip to the Royal Court Theatre at Christmas is an annual highlight. Previous shows have included The Scouse Christmas Carol, The Scouse Dick Whittington and The Scouse Jack and the Beanstalk, all known for their Liverpudlian twists on classic tales.
The show opens with Royal Court regular Lindzi Germain suspended from the ceiling, playing angel Angela Gabriel. She introduces Joseph (Adam McCoy) and Mary (Jess Smith), who are in love, and the three shepherds - Dolly (Helen Carter), Lil (Keddy Sutton) and Alan (Lenny Wood) - tasked with bringing them together.
Bonkers Comedy and Musical Numbers
The shepherds' reward is a trip to Smokie Moses' karaoke, but department store owner Herod (Paul Duckworth), described as an evil "master of disguise," wants Mary for himself. The production is "absolutely bonkers, but in the best way," according to the reviewer.
Moments include oversized teeth causing the cast to lose composure, and appearances from "Ernie Wise" and "Robert De Niro." Mixed with Scouse references, daft moments and musical numbers, the show is described as a go-to night out for Christmas fun.
The Scouse Nativity: The Second Coming! runs at the Royal Court until January 16.
