Rehearsals begin for World Premiere of The Sanctuary Stones

Casting is complete and rehearsals have begun ahead of the world premiere of The Sanctuary Stones on
8 March in Bangkok. 

Set long ago on the plains of Wiltshire, The Sanctuary Stones explores themes of transformation, metamorphosis and compromise. Devised by composer Nicholas Keyworth and writer Philip Jamieson, this is the third piece in the duo’s Wiltshire trilogy following on from The Great White Horse (2024) and The Moonrakers (2025).

“As with the other two pieces in this trilogy, these themes have an international resonance which young people can really relate to.”

Nicholas Keyworth (composer and musical director)

The piece will be performed by young performers aged 7-15,  a narrator/singer, dancer/choreographer plus a band of five musicians. Let’s meet three of the creatives who will be on stage at the premiere performance: 

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Nicholas Keyworth: Musical Director

Former Chief Examiner at Trinity College London, and artistic director of a UK-based arts charity, Nicholas is also founder and director of Revolution Arts.

Nicholas’s compositions includes work for the stage and concert hall including the epic Revolution The Musical, Globetrotter for piano and Piano Circus premiered in August 2025. 

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Benjamin Love: Hybrida

Raised in the Alabama gospel tradition and inspired by the legends of Soul, Motown, Jazz, and the Blues, Benjamin delivers an authentic “Old School” vocal sound. 

After returning to Thailand, his solid musical foundation and lifelong passion earned him the top spot as the winner of the 2004 Thailand’s National Five-Region Singing Competition.

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JP Kaewhanaham: Raven

With over 15 years’ experience working with children, JP is a professional dancer and choreographer who brings energy, creativity, and heart to every stage he steps on. 

Before training in the USA, JP was winner of the World Pro-Am Championships in Las Vegas in 2010 and repeatedly won the South African Pro-Am Dance Championships between 2012 and 2024.

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The Sanctuary Stones will be premiered as part of the Spotlight Showcase 2026 on Sunday 8 March at 4.30pm at the Bangkok Arts & Cultural Centre (BACC).

The Sanctuary Stones has been commissioned by the Spotlight Performing Arts Festival with support from EduProgress and Trinity College London.