Blog type: Reflections and Stories

As part of our Lessons from the West End series,Rekha John-Cheriyan looks at The Mousetrap, the longest running play in the world! She appeared as Mrs Boyle in the 2024/25 cast at St Martin’s Theatre in London’s West End and shares her reflections with us on the lessons she learnt playing the role and from the…

As part of our Lessons from the West End series, Soph explores the musical Kinky Boots, reflecting on the expectations we place on ourselves (and those placed upon us) while reminding us to celebrate who we are, unapologetically and triumphantly.

Reflections on the image of God with Baptist minister Jane Day.

In 2023, the iconic 120 year-old Sycamore tree at Hadrian’s Wall was illegally felled in an act of vandalism. What can we learn from it’s destruction, and the new growth we see emerging today? 

In the next Lessons From the West End blog, Cat explores what we can learn from the resilience of the women (both real and fictional) involved in the Operation Mincemeat plot.

As part of our Lessons from the West End series, Shanika reflects on Mamma Mia! and what the film can teach Christians about foregrounding women’s stories, especially those of middle-aged women.

To mark the release of Wicked: For Good, Cat reflects on the message of Elphaba’s story and what it means for us as people who yearn for justice.