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Powerful and engaging…held the audience in Bristol Cathedral stunned.
Gripping, authentic, and deeply moving.
Thank you for your brilliant performance at Kensington Temple! God has blessed you with such a special gift; thank you for not keeping it to yourself, and being willing to share it with the rest of the world!
Your mini recital [of Chapter 5 of Mark’s Gospel] was lovely. You captured the facial expressions of the demented man brilliantly.
Outstanding. Inspirational. I AM MARK would befit any performance space, even the grandest stage.
Let me highly recommend a different and effective outreach evening with Stefan Smart – his rendition of the gospel of Mark is thought-provoking and in places gripping and moving. As a Pastor or church leader you will not regret bringing the I AM MARK play to your church.
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!
Completely captivating…almost mesmerising!
This is not just a performance…it’s a gift of God’s love to all.
There was a deep hush as the audience were captivated by Stefan’s enactment of the story. Some of our young people were blown away by his performance. Others, on an Alpha course, were helped to come closer to faith.
I AM MARK brings the story of Jesus to life in a unique and powerful way.
I was just ‘there’. It broke my heart.
A wonderful presentation. The highlight of our Festival experience!
Fabulous show. Absolutely wonderful.
Captivating, bringing the Gospel to life. Stefan Smart is clearly a master of his art.
From the first word, Stefan captured the gathered listeners’ attention, as the Churches of the region were joined by the general public. Here was a Good Friday event, out in the shopping precinct, that was worth stopping to listen to. Truly memorable!
Keep up the good work!
Respect! Stefan’s performance was very strong.
Perfect Fringe-fare. A mighty performance!
Dynamic storytelling
A great story, and an equally great performance…expect great things!
What a great show. With the aid of a chair, bag and a prayer scarf I was transported back 2000 years. A must see.
An awesome performance of Mark.
A resounding success.
The gift God has given you for making scripture leap to life, and his love you communicate as you tell and retell his story is incredibly powerful and deeply touching.
Just saw this at the Edinburgh Fringe. What a fantastic job Stefan Smart did. Thoroughly recommend it!
I really appreciate your courage, love and imagination in making Jesus vibrantly real to me and I’m sure, others. Thank you for your wondrous, life-giving work!
An outstanding show! Powerful and moving.
Uncle Alec [McCowen] would have been very proud.
A stunning, dramatic retelling.
An impressive feat of the memory and a truly immersive experience. The story of Jesus as you’ve never heard it before.
Truly the most beautiful piece I’ve ever seen.
I’ve read Mark at least 40 times and I genuinely experienced it with new, deep and profound joy when Stefan performed it.
One man, a chair – and the gospel of Mark. Captivating and engaging. You could hear a pin drop. See this production if you can, you won’t be disappointed!
My name is Stefan Smart, actor and storyteller. Years ago I had a big dream, a dream which is actually coming true…I imagined taking one of the greatest stories ever told, the Gospel of Mark, and performing it as it was originally intended – live and in one sitting.
I AM MARK is the resulting solo performance. I’ve already had the privilege to take it to Speakers’ Corners all over the UK, to a whole range of churches, cathedrals, conferences and schools here and abroad, as well as into prisons. I AM MARK has sold out to venues at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and now it is even available on global TV station CMAX.
All this seems rather surreal given that it’s just me performing with one chair as a prop. But, hugely positive reviews from all kinds of audiences bring home to me the hunger for this unique performance, which started as just a dream.
It’s been amazing to talk to people who have seen I AM MARK. In these challenging times, it’s wonderful to be able to share timeless good news in a fresh new format. Indoors, outdoors, or on film, I AM MARK is a story for these times that can be performed anywhere.
My Vision
A few facts about me:
- I worked as a Drama and English teacher for nearly 30 years. My favourite memory of these times is just holding whole classes in the palm of my hand as I narrated some wonderful short stories in all their depth and power.
- I first got involved in acting while at university, and decided this could be my career path when I saw the impact of those stories on my listeners.
- My passion is to reach those outside the church with a timeless story that’s bound to change lives, and to bring a fresh telling of the Gospel to believers.
- I am married to Susie and we have three grown up children.
- I grew up in Watford, UK, and now live in Southampton, Hampshire.
I’d really love to connect with you about how we might bring I AM MARK to an audience near you. Whether you have in mind an intimate setting with a small group of friends or a large theatre or stadium with an audience of thousands, please do get in touch. The way this project has evolved means that my heart is to share I AM MARK with as many people – in as many places – as possible.