Children of Eden - the musical

Children of Eden is a spectacular musical that explores the stories of Adam and Eve, their children Cain and Abel and other characters from the Book of Genesis through the personal lens of the families involved. Spanning the origins of life, the temptation of Eve, the trials of Cain and Abel and humanity’s great escape on Noah’s Ark, this epic musical family drama captivates audiences with its universal themes.Featuring an unforgettable score by Stephen Schwartz – the award-winning composer of Wicked – Children of Eden delivers a powerhouse of emotionally resonant and iconic songs, including “The Spark of Creation”, "Lost in the Wilderness", “In Whatever Time We Have” and “The Hardest Part of Love”.In July 2025, multi-award-winning SOS Presents will be taking this rarely performed masterpiece to new creative heights. With innovative staging involving animated projections on moving back-cloths, bold choreography and a stellar cast of talented performers, this production promises to be an unmissable theatrical experience.Book by John Caird, Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Based on a concept by Charles Lisanby, with Orchestrations by Bruce Coughlin and Martin Erskine. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International and all authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI (www.mtishows.co.uk).