The Musicals

The first Salvation Army musical, telling the story of young people taking over corps leadership with humour and spiritual depth.

Gowans & Larsson's second musical, modernising the prophet Hosea's story of faithful love amid betrayal in a youth club setting, featuring a 'play within a play'.

A unique musical weaving together biblical stories (including the Man with the Paralysed Hand, Lazarus, Philip, the Demoniac, Zacchaeus, and Peter) and modern parallels, exploring the transformative power of Christ. It highlights themes of healing, faith, forgiveness, and the ever-present nature of Jesus.

A vibrant musical depicting the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and the subsequent birth and expansion of the early Christian Church, focusing on the experiences of the Apostles, the ministry and martyrdom of Stephen, and the conversion of Saul (Paul).

This musical tells the true story of The Salvation Army's early struggles and perseverance in Folkestone, facing opposition and riots (from the 'Skeleton Army') but continuing their mission with faith and determination.

A mini-musical written for the 70th anniversary of the Home League in 1977. Set in Paris, it tells the story of the emblem cherished by the Home Leagues in France through four scenes: a boulevard café, a Home League meeting, a home, and an Army hall.

Commissioned for the 1978 International Congress, this musical dramatises Vachel Lindsay's famous poem 'General William Booth Enters Into Heaven', depicting the Salvation Army founder leading a diverse procession of redeemed souls into the afterlife.

An exploration of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, portraying him as the Son of Man – fully human, yet divinely empowered by the Spirit – and how believers can emulate him.

A vibrant and challenging musical that explores what happens when The Salvation Army is stripped of its worldly supports and must rely solely on faith in God, as inspired by Psalm 20:7.

The final Gowans & Larsson musical, commissioned for the 1990 International Congress in London. It explores the transformative power of meeting Christ and includes songs the composers considered to be some of their best.