AN Evesham audience can get into the festive mood slightly early, with a production of the new heart-warming play, "Simeon's Watch" at the town's Methodist Church.

The play, about getting old but designed for a family audience, will come to the venue on November 15.

A spokesman said: "Simeon’s Watch is an engaging new play for a family audience about family.

"It's a delightful story about what growing old might mean, about being surprised, remembering love and discovering hope."

Leah keeps losing things. First it was her knitting, and now her father keeps wandering off. She frequently loses her temper and some days she thinks she’s losing her mind. Or is it her father, Simeon, who’s doing that?

As the nights draw in, Leah watches her father wind down and her daughter race ahead. She seems to be waiting too – but for what?"

The show's writer, Bridget Foreman said: "Simeon’s Watch tells an inspiring story of family life that embraces three generations of shepherds - grandparent, parent and teenager. Their story links with the familiar story of the anticipation of the birth of Christ.

"At the same time, it gently explores the demands of growing old. Offering hope and joy, the play explores our understanding of family relationships, however they may change."

Responding to the increasing challenge that declining mental health causes to families and churches, Riding Lights has spent time with various groups exploring ways in which particular communication skills can transform these relationships. Some of the insights which we have discovered together are woven into the narrative of Simeon’s Watch.”

Further information on, 01904 613000.