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Liverpool's modern take on the Christmas story has been played out on the city's streets. | |
The Liverpool Nativity told the story of Mary, a pregnant teenager and Joseph, an asylum seeker. | |
A cast of 300 and 150 crew were involved in the event, which was broadcast live on BBC Three. | |
Stars included Cathy Tyson and Jennifer Ellison. Local actors Jodie McNee and Kenny Thompson played Mary and Joseph. | |
Presented by Geoffrey Hughes, the hour-long production used familiar songs from Liverpool's great pop legacy to bring the story to life. | |
They included tunes by The Beatles, John Lennon, George Harrison, Teardrop Explodes, Echo & The Bunnymen, the Icicle Works, Dead Or Alive and The Las. | |
The play was developed by the team behind Manchester's Passion and supported by the Liverpool Culture Company. | The play was developed by the team behind Manchester's Passion and supported by the Liverpool Culture Company. |
It is part of the lead-up to the city's year as the European Capital of Culture. | It is part of the lead-up to the city's year as the European Capital of Culture. |
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra also performed at the event at William Brown Street. The Nativity was also broadcast live on BBC Radio Merseyside. |