By turns uplifting, harrowing and humbling to watch, Stefan’s performance took me with him right to the heart of Mark’s retelling of the story.

What a brilliant idea this is

As a person who is sceptical and likes to keep an open mind, I AM MARK is very different to typical preaching. It’s so impressive to watch someone who has honed the skilled craft of memorising and relaying an entire book of the Bible. Go. You don’t have to be religious to appreciate this.

This performance of Mark’s Gospel awakens a new way of hearing and absorbing the words and stories of Jesus. To be honest I thought a one man show of scripture word for word would not capture my imagination, but I found myself really engaged and so inspired by Stefan’s acting that it felt like I was encountering the Gospel for the first time. It takes you deeper into the life of Jesus and is an excellent resource for long time believers as well as those who are on the fringe of faith.

I AM MARK shouldn’t be seen as a performance or even as a feat of memory to be marvelled at (all those words!), but as communication filled with love, compassion and power.

Engaging and intimate. It was thrilling to re-live the miracles and the authority of the Son of God.

A man, a chair and a compelling story that has survived the test of time. Stefan delivers a mesmerising story of love, friendship, courage and sacrifice.

There was not a murmur in the room as the prisoners watched Stefan’s unique presentation. Several of them commented to me afterwards how they had been amazed by his performance, and that it had a real impact on them personally. ‘Totally different to anything I’ve ever experienced,’ said another. ‘When is he coming back?’ was the general cry!

Intense and fantastic.

I AM MARK makes the works and words of Jesus more real – a brilliant way to introduce him to your friends and neighbours.

The first time I saw Stef perform at our local church I was completely captivated. I found this innovative, dramatic, presentation of the scriptures just as they are, totally compelling. Since then I have seen Stef on national television, in the local park and even in India share this brilliant drama. In every location the impact and effect has been stunning. You cannot imagine how powerful this is until you see it for yourself.

Stefan’s performance of Mark’s Gospel is a throwback to the travelling evangelists of the early church. Men and women travelling from village to village telling the story of Jesus, the Messiah. This is how the good news should be preached.

Not to be missed!

A stunning, dramatic retelling.

Completely captivating…almost mesmerising!

Respect! Stefan’s performance was very strong.

A profound and beautiful experience…spoken with passion in unbroken story arc by someone who has so deeply internalized the spirit of the message – positively gripping! 

Visually, aurally and experientially, this film is absolutely stunning, impacting, entertaining and 100% accessible to a diversity of audiences. I RECOMMEND you watch this and pass the Word around!

Bringing out the passion of when Jesus was shaking things up…you can feel why people wanted to follow him.

Captivating, bringing the Gospel to life. Stefan Smart is clearly a master of his art.

A great story, and an equally great performance…expect great things!

The ancient world of Christian scripture suddenly becomes alive in front of you. You hear the emotion of the conversations that Jesus had with those he met and you catch a fresh understanding of his teaching.

Powerful and engaging…held the audience in Bristol Cathedral stunned.

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.

Using minimal props, I AM MARK brings Mark’s Gospel alive and releases the energy and vitality of his account of Jesus and his ministry. I hope online viewings go through the roof and open up the Gospel to a whole new audience. Congratulations!

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.

Enthralling! Letting go of intellectual engagement, I got immersed in a dynamic, moment by moment encounter with the Living Jesus. It made all other public reading of Scripture dull and second-hand in comparison.

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 as 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.

Hugely relevant and powerful

I found this to be quite inspirational and performed with such sensitivity… particularly the way Jesus’ speaking was depicted: with gentleness, gravitas and quiet authority – not an easy thing to achieve…

A great event. Stefan is very talented – and it is a powerful way to bring the account to life.

This was just the most beautiful piece I’ve ever seen. Truly, I felt like I was really there.

Dynamic storytelling

If you think you already know the story…think again. I AM MARK – Captivating drama. Mesmerising storytelling. Undeniable Truth.

My church group ABSOLUTELY LOVED it!! Praise the Lord that He can use I AM MARK in this amazing way. I can’t wait to see the next session!