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Mark’s Gospel, first published some 40 years after the events it describes, is seen by many to be the most authentic portrait we have of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. Yet it was not supposed to be read silently, and in isolated passages, as it is so often today. Instead it was meant to be heard out loud and enjoyed in one sitting.

In this dynamic new, word-for-word, solo performance, Stefan Smart recreates for a modern audience the way in which the story was originally narrated – as a full bodied drama, with its many characters and nuances brought startlingly to life. We hope you will use it to get to know Jesus better, then share Him with your family, co-workers and friends in the comfort of your own home.

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After nearly 30 years as a teacher of English and Drama, Stefan Smart now works as an actor and storyteller. Over the last few years he has performed various productions of St. Mark’s Gospel in churches and youth camps in the South of England and abroad. He has been asked to perform in parks, street corners, several schools, numerous churches, Arts Festivals, three Cathedrals, and even a prison. And this year, for the second year running, performed to sell out audiences at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

“I think I can promise you a real show – a word for word solo dramatization of the complete Gospel with an up-to-date setting, plenty of action, many moving moments and not a little humor” Says Stefan.

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What others are saying about Stefan's presentation

"Sometimes it takes a living voice to make you hear the Bible for the first time - a voice that presents some saying or episode. Not a stray fragment but as part of the rhythm and pace of a story that goes on gathering momentum. Mark's gospel has just that kind of momentum, and this performance gives a memorably strong sense of it."
Archbishop Rowan WilliamsWelsh Anglican Bishop, theologian, and poet
"This is a stunning one-man performance from Stefan Smart as he retells the story of Jesus using the Gospel of Mark as his script. Memorised to perfection and presented simply, this will connect with your soul in a fresh way and bring the historical narrative to life whatever your background or belief."
Sim DendyGround Level Network Leadership team and Senior Leader of Freedom Church, Romsey, UK. Author of “Simply Church - because it wasn’t meant to be complicated.”
"A wonderful and refreshing retelling of Mark's gospel. A truly inspiring letter to the church beautifully portrayed by Stefan Smart. He doesn't flinch from being challenging and direct. An ideal resource for our times. Highly recommended."
David RobinsonArtistic Director Searchlight Theatre Company
“To hear St. Mark the Evangelist share his account of the gospel through Stefan Smart's dramatic I Am Mark presentation is a profound and beautiful experience. Many of us have read and studied the Gospel of Mark as ink on a page, and then only in snippets. But to hear it spoken with passion in unbroken story arc by someone who has so deeply internalized the spirit of the message--positively gripping!”
Dr. Bradley JersakDean of Theology & Culture, St. Stephen's University, Canada / Author of ‘A More Christlike God’
"I AM MARK brings the Gospel to life. It makes the works and the words of Jesus more real. This is a brilliant way to deepen your appreciation of person of the Son of God - and this dramatic production is a brilliant way to introduce him to your friends and neighbours."
Dr. Richard RobertsThe Gathering in the Holy Spirit (Rome), The Charismatic Leaders Fellowship (US), PCPCU and New Charismatic Churches formal conversations
“Completely captivating…almost mesmerising”
Steve BroadwayAuthor and Illustrator
“Respect! Stefan’s performance was very strong”
BBC Songs of Praise
“Inspiring…a compelling, intense and emotive delivery that had everyone transfixed from start to finish. As something of an [Edinburgh] Fringe veteran, I can bear witness that this is not always a given.”
Richard PurdenScottish Catholic Observer
“Dynamic storytelling”
Church of England Newspaper
“Powerful and engaging … held the audience in Bristol Cathedral stunned.”
Neville BoundyCanon, Bristol Cathedral
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