Saturday, 19 December 2020

The Nativity according to a Primary School in Grasmere, Lake Distict

 

You will enjoy this! It is a video made by some primary school kids in Grasmere, the Lake District (which is where William Wordsworth lived in Dove Cottage; and a place my family often visit). 

While the production values are somewhat higher than is usual in these things - the acting and singing ability is exactly as would be hoped-for and expected. 

Look out for Joseph's big scene with angel, where the young lad deserves a Victor Mature award for sensitive facial responsivity. And the baaing 'sheep' on the hills, especially the last and smallest - who clearly does not like walking through the mud. Plenty of local rural accents. 

As often happens, there are plenty of topical references and updating (a sure way of getting some laughs); but there is also some wonderful scenery, and an authentic farm (and farmer) where Jesus is born (the hotels all having been closed due to the birdemic). 

Another version : https://vimeo.com/487593772/6a766bc848