Westminster Diocese has written a blog article to summarise who they are. But in a nutshell, Charley Pinfold, co-director of RISEtheatre, along with Helen Martin the director, was inspired after a trip to the Philippines, in which she was struck by how despondent, unworthy, and untalented destitute children felt at the hands of society, to respond to God's powerful call to bring them hope. Referring to Isiah 52:2 "Shake off your dust; rise up, sit enthroned, O Jerusalem. Free yourself from the chains on your neck, O captive Daughter of Zion", the message they spread using acting, lyrical movement, music, and props, is one that proves the worth of every individual - for we are all known and loved by God.
They began their own mission to give young Catholics a platform to voice their faith in artistic and theatrical ways - methods that appeal to the young, the not-so-confident, and even kids that aren't so good at school. So, on the stage right now, are a wonderful mix of young people from all different backgrounds, with all sorts of past experiences, ambitions and hopes. But one thing unites them, and that's their Catholic faith.
Set to Delirious' "Now is the time to rise", this high impact drama begins lifeless in colour, set in a city. A balloon begins to blow and soon, elements of colour and circus are revealed.
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