Swallow, a 15 year-old-girl growing up in America’s deep South in the fifties, discovers a mysterious man hiding out in a barn. When she asks who he is and the first words he utters are “Jesus Christ,” it’s as if all her prayers have been answered.

Swallow and the town’s other children vow to protect the stranger from the world that waits outside: the townspeople, who are determined to catch a fugitive hiding in their midst. As fantasy and reality collide, Swallow is torn between the two and begins to discover who she is and where she is going.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s emotive score combines hauntingly beautiful love songs and explosive rock music, with lyrics by acclaimed Meat Loaf and Bonnie Tyler songwriter Jim Steinman. It features “No Matter What,” which was covered by Boyzone, hitting number one in 18 countries.

This production really is a treat too good to miss. Performances start at The Beat in Bodmin on Fri/Sat 27th & 28th February 2026 at 7.30pm plus a Sat Matinee at 2.30pm and then moves to St Austell Arts Centre on Fri/Sat 6 & 7 March 2026 at 7.30pm plus a Sat Matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets are £16 for Adults and £13 for Under 16's available from Box Office: 01209 312505 (Open Weekdays 10am to 3pm) BUYTICKETS.AT/BODMINMUSICALTHEATRECOMPANY or call 07491 570559 for local collection of tickets for the Bodmin performances.

If you only see ONE show this year, it's got to be THIS one!

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