YORK playwright Tony Bower tells the life story of James Hudson Taylor, a missionary who spread the Bible in China, in his play Hudson Taylor at Upstage Theatre, 41 Monkgate, York, tomorrow at 7.30pm and on Thursday at 2pm and 7.30pm.
"Born and bred in Barnsley, Hudson Taylor was a true Yorkshireman who spent most of his lifetime in inland China reaching out to the Chinese with the gospel," says Tony. "Dressing as a Chinese man and adopting their culture, he won many hearts by his genuine love and compassion. Nearly 150 years since he set up his missionary organisation, he is still respected and revered by the Chinese as a founding figure in their discovery of the Christian faith."
Debbie Phillips directs the Shine Like Stars youth theatre company in a musical play that includes original songs and a score by Simeon Wood.
Tickets will be available on the door or from debbiephillipsperformance@gmail.com at £5, concessions £3.
Tony Bower, by the way, is a published author and executive officer for York Schools and Youth Trust.
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