'It Is Well With My Soul' is an original musical written by Gareth Hides telling the story of the people behind the beloved gospel hymn. It has toured the UK since its premiere in the summer of 2023, playing to sell-out audiences, and has been featured on BBC Radio 4. This special After Hours performance will be a concert version of the musical, featuring all the songs and hymns sung by professional actors, woven together with dramatic monologues telling this epic story of hope in the midst of tragedy, and how it can be well with your soul.

James Cary is a BBC sitcom writer (Miranda, Bluestone 42), author (Gospel According to a Sitcom Writer) and a self-styled stand up theologian. Join him for 'God, the Bible and Everything', the ultimate one-hour comedy charge through the whole Bible! 66 books, 12 tribes, 2 testaments and a snake in a pear tree. From Adam to Zadok, it's fast, furious and laugh-out-loud funny. Faith or not, you'll love it!

Natasha Petrovic, a violinist since age four, was the youngest solo performer at the 2005 Edinburgh Festival. She earned a full scholarship to The Yehudi Menuhin School in 2008, and as principal violinist, she toured Europe. Natasha has appeared at prestigious venues like London’s Wigmore Hall and collaborated with ensembles such as the British Sinfonietta and the All Souls Orchestra. Her versatility includes recordings with Joanna Hogg from IONA, Philippa Hanna, Graham Kendrick, Judie Tzuke and Keith and Kristyn Getty.

Saintz, a pop/dance group from the UK, build and create their music to convey a message of positivity and good mental health over the young people of this generation, empowering their listeners to be the best versions of themselves that they can be in this world.

Searchlight has a vision to create theatre that can share life-changing stories with audiences, making them laugh and cry, experiencing and sharing what is is to be human as well as experiencing God. From each of the over ten visits to the Edinburgh Fringe, the company has received many four and five star reviews.

Join them on Wednesday for In the Beginning, a five star reviewed mad comedic dash through the Book of Genesis. Lots of laughs and spills, a bit of music and a tiny bit of audience participation. One chapter will have you in floods ! It is the perfect humorous tonic for a late night laugh. And all in a hour. Lets start at the very beginning a very good place to start.

Newquay based indie-folk duo ‘Our Atlantic Roots’ are fast becoming one of the most popular artists in the South West, as well as having a dedicated and growing fan base around the world, with features on some of the biggest indie-folk channels and playlists. The American-British duo have had airplay on BBC Radio 2, BBC Introducing and they have shared the stage at festivals with the likes of Passenger, Tom Odell and Ward Thomas.

ITV award-winning comedian, writer for BBC's Miranda, Not Going Out, Top Gear, CBBC's Andy and the Band etc, Paul Kerensa brings his uplifting show of stand-up and frivolity. Expect jokes, tales, behind-the-camera glimpses, a Biblical gameshow.....and an inevitable sing-song. "Top comic, top writer, top bloke" - Lee Mack.

Wellbeing Advisor

Patrick is a director of Brighter Days a business supporting wellbeing in the workplace, he also works closely with the Centre of Compassionate Leadership. He is also the founder of urban youth work charity XLP and the co-founder of mental health charity Kintsugi Hope. Patrick was awarded a OBE from the her Majesty the Queen, is an honorary fellow of London South Bank University and has written seven books. He is married to Diane and they have 4 children.