The theatre show bringing Lazarus to life
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Paul Birch and Matthew Rutherford from the Riding Lights Theatre Company join Esther to talk about their powerful new play, Night Falls, which imagines the stories of Lazarus and Jairus’s daughter in the dramatic final days of Jesus. They also share the real-life drama that’s hit their tour after their equipment van was stolen.
Released on 12 Mar 2026
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