Meet the man who memorises and acts out an entire book of the Bible
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Stefan Smart delivers Mark’s Gospel, packed with action, in a full‑bodied drama with vivid characters and the raw urgency of the Good News, in a production titled I AM MARK. The show has sold out at the Edinburgh Fringe, travelled through churches and prisons, and continues to open powerful conversations everywhere it goes. Stefan joined Lydia Bennett to share the journey behind the performance and the faith story that transformed his own life.
Released on 17 Mar 2026
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