Lady maisery“adventurous and beautiful” Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2

Hazel Askew, Rowan Rheingans and Hannah James - individually three multi award-winning artists - form a unified voice as Lady Maisery. Together they carry stories of sisterhood, human struggle, the joy of living and the vitality of song with the “freshest possible take on traditional music” (Folk Radio UK). Their long-standing effervescent collaboration has been described as “adventurous and beautiful” (Mark Radcliffe, Radio 2) “exquisite and thrilling” (The Guardian) with “a generosity of spirit and joie de vivre that seems to emanate from every minute of their recorded output as well as from their exuberant live shows” (Folk Radio UK).
Their fifth studio album Tender was released at the end of 2022 to far-reaching acclaim. An arresting record exploring the power in vulnerability, the tenderness of collective wounds and the strength in kindness, it was hailed “a beguiling blend of ancient and modern” (The Times) and “both nurturing and raw, a sensitive response to the times we are living in” (Daily Info).
Tender entered the Official Indie Album Charts at number 18, the Official Indie Album Breakers Chart at number 3 (rare accolades for British folk!) before spending a whole year in the Official Folk Chart Top 40.

Learn more of the musical via this link https://www.itiswellmusical.com/Follow the group on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/itiswellmusical/Follow Fr Alex on X @alexdjfrostABOUT THE SHOW"It is Well with My Soul" is one of the most beloved hymns of all time, with words by Horatio Spafford and music by Philip Bliss. This new musical tells the story of Philip and his wife, Lucy, how at the end of the American Civil War, they end up moving to the growing metropolis of Chicago, Illinois, to make a new life for themselves. It is there they meet lawyer Horatio Spafford and his wife Anna, producer and publisher George Root, and preacher and philanthropist D L Moody. As Philip begins to gain prominence as a soloist and hymn-writer, temptation begins to creep in: how will Philip handle the temptations that come with his new life? And how will the Blisses handle the tragic circumstances of the Great Chicago Fire and the loss of the Spafford girls in the sinking of the Ville du Havre? "It is Well with My Soul" invites you to explore the Gospel message of hope, like an anchor for the soul.In the storms of life, is it well with your soul? Book your tickets to see this exciting new theatrical production and explore this enduring message of true and steadfast faith in the midst of tragedy and suffering.

About This Hymn

Author: Horatio G. Spafford (1828–1888)
Composer: Philip P. Bliss (1838–1876)
Meter: 11.8.11.9 with Chorus
Scripture Reference: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” — Psalm 46:1 (KJV)

The timeless hymn “It Is Well with My Soul” was written by Horatio Gates Spafford, a devout Presbyterian layman and prominent attorney in Chicago. Born on October 20, 1828, in North Troy, New York, Spafford later moved to Illinois, where he established a successful legal practice. Alongside his professional achievements, he was deeply engaged in Christian ministry and maintained close friendships with influential evangelical leaders of the time, including D. L. Moody. Gospel musician George Stebbins described Spafford as “a man of unusual intelligence and refinement, deeply spiritual, and a devoted student of the Scriptures.”

Krish Kandiah is a missiologist, social entrepreneur, author, and broadcaster with degrees in Chemistry, Missiology and Theology (PhD, Kings College London). Krish is on faculty at Regents Park College and Oxford University and has authored thirteen books including the award-winning Paradoxology. He is an Honorary Research Fellow at the National Centre for Post-Qualifying Social Work at Bournemouth University and an Honorary Reader in Theology at St Andrews University. He has spoken at Q Conference, the Global Leadership Summit, The Justice Conference, TedxOxford, and more.ResourcesThe YouTube channel of Krish is here https://www.youtube.com/@UCnRB8V1480GNyKfK5EIQhZg Dr Kandiah OBE is the founder of The Sanctuary Foundation. A charity supporting refugees to find welcome, work and worthwhile housing in the UK.He is recognised as an expert in refugee resettlement , child welfare reform, educational innovation and civil society mobilisation.Krish has led the charge on mobilising civil society groups and churches as they have supported recent arrivals from Hong Kong, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Gaza and Sudan.He is a regular advisor to government.He was appointed by the Secretary of State for Education as the Chair of the Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board (2019-2021) where he brought strategic leadership to the finding of permanent loving families for children in the care system.He has helped to inspire and train thousands to care for vulnerable adults and children.Dr Kandiah is a regular broadcaster on a range of subjects including:Refugee ResettlementChild Welfare ReformFaith and Public LifeJustice and EqualityCivil Society EngagementFilm and CultureHe has been a regular guest on BBC Breakfast, the Zoe Ball breakfast show on BBC Radio 2 and has appeared on BBC News 24, The Today Programme, Goggle Box and Sky News, Woman's Hour and more...Dr Kandiah has written opinion pieces for The Times, The Guardian, The Sunday Times, The Express, The Spectator , Christianity Today and more...THE GUARDIAN: No one should age out of careSPECTATOR: Benedict Cumberbatch's CourierSPECTATOR: An Interview with JesusTHE TIMES: Why the government's Rwanda programmeSPECTATOR: There's more to the Queen's GambitCT: The Case Against OrphanagesDr Kandiah is a Global Ambassador for World Vision International.He has organised and spoken at major global conferences and summits including: The Global Leadership Summit , Q Conference, Amplify,He designed, organised and chaired the first Transatlantic Learning Summit between the US and English governments on adoption innovation and another on ending racial disparity in adoption.Dr Kandiah organised and chaired the Global Children in Care Summit which brought together care experienced young people, government leaders and NGO representatives from 29 countries.