EPISODE · Dec 23, 2025 · 1H 2M
Episode four: Sparkle and shine!
from Moving Notes · host Jenna Myles and Ben England
Send us Fan MailIn this fabulously festive episode of Moving Notes, Jenna and Ben catch up with film director, writer, lyricist, and creator of the Nativity! films, the brilliant Debbie Isitt. We chat about how the first Nativity! film was made, improvisation in acting, the children's performances, and of course, the wonderful music and the emotion packed into it. We also explore how Debbie created the Nativity! stage show and we chat about some of her other theatre shows too. Plus, we discover her musical guilty pleasures! Before all of that, Ben gives us a brilliant potted history of the tradition of Christmas carols and Jenn decides we should create a campaign to "bring back the festive horse!" Intrigued? Get into the spirit of the season and give this festive edition a listen... whether you're on a Christmas walk or peeling your Christmas Day spuds! :). Moving Notes, exploring music and the heart that drives it. Follow us on Instagram: @movingnotespodcastGet in touch: [email protected]
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Send us Fan Mail In this fabulously festive episode of Moving Notes, Jenna and Ben catch up with film director, writer, lyricist, and creator of the Nativity! films, the brilliant Debbie Isitt. We chat about how the first Nativity! film was made, improvisation in acting, the children's performances, and of course, the wonderful music and the emotion packed into it. We also explore how Debbie created the Nativity! stage show and we chat about some of her other theatre shows too. Plus, we...
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