Le film Chariots de feu, récompensé par quatre Oscars, raconte comment Eric Liddell a refusé de courir le 100 mètres aux Jeux olympiques de Paris en 1924 parce qu'une épreuve de qualification avait lieu un dimanche. À la place, il a couru le 400 mètres, une course dans laquelle il n'était pas censé se classer. Il a terminé avec cinq mètres d'avance sur le favori, remportant l'or et battant le record du monde. La pièce de Rich Swingle, Beyond the Chariots, reprend là où le film s'est arrêté, montrant Eric dans sa plus grande course, en tant que missionnaire dans une Chine déchirée par la guerre.
Nous sommes ravis de présenter la pièce en Europe cet été pour célébrer le centenaire du record du monde de Liddell sur 400 m aux Jeux olympiques de Paris en 1924. C'est la première fois que les Jeux olympiques sont accueillis par une ville à exactement 100 ans d'intervalle, et cela met Liddell sous les feux de la rampe.
Voici les dates de notre tournée :
28 June - 2 July
29 June, 4 p.m.
Big Top
29 June, 7 p.m.
Big Top
Excerpts from
Frankfurt, Germany
4 July, 8 p.m. (German translation slides)
"Jonah" and "Gideon" from Big Fish Little Worm
Mosaikkirche
Kruppstr. 98
Paris, France
6 July, 11 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. (t)
Centenary of Eric Liddell preaching in the Scots Kirk
Centenary of Eric Liddell preaching in the Scots Kirk
Scots Kirk
Edinburgh, Scotland
11 July, 12:30 p.m.
Centenary of Eric Liddell's world record in the 400m
Brief excerpt from
Brief excerpt from
The Wellbeing Lunch
The Eric Liddell Centre
The Eric Liddell Centre
Edinburgh, Scotland
11 July, 3 and 6 p.m.
Centenary of Eric Liddell's world record in the 400m
Centenary of Eric Liddell's world record in the 400m
Morningside United Church
15 Chamberlain Rd, Edinburgh EH10 4DH
Leith, Scotland
Paris, France
20 July, 19h 45 (t)
Protestant Evangelical Chinese Church
102 avenue Jean Jaures, 93500 Pantin
Paris, France
l'Eglise Evangélique Baptiste
Vie Nouvelle de Noisy
23 Avenue du Général de Gaulle,
93160 Noisy-le-Grand
93160 Noisy-le-Grand
Paris, France
27 Juillet, 20h (t)
Excerpts from Beyond the Chariots
Vernissage
l'Eglise Evangélique Baptiste de Paris
48 rue de Lille
75007 Paris
Paris, France
3 Août, 20h (t)
l'Eglise Evangélique Baptiste de Paris
48 rue de Lille
75007 Paris
Participation libre
Eglise Apostolique de Paris
115 rue Lamarck, 75018
Paris, France
17h45 Ouverture des portes
18h00 Apéro de bienvenue
19h00 Pièce de théâtre avec Rich Swingle
21h00 Témoignages
Paris Épicenter
24, rue Antoine-Julien
Hénard, 75012, Paris
15€
Limited seating
(t): Un sous-titrage sera disponible dans la plupart des salles en français, en chinois traditionnel et simplifié, en coréen, en espagnol, en tamoul et (si demandé) en hongrois.
La bande announce a été filmé à l'Expo à Singapore en 2010...
Nous avons déjà présenté la pièce à Pékin, Dan Dong (Chine), Hong Kong et Macao pendant les Jeux olympiques de 2008, à Vancouver pendant les Jeux olympiques de 2010, à Singapour pendant les Jeux olympiques de la jeunesse de 2010 et à Londres pendant les Jeux olympiques de 2012. Nous l'avons également présenté aux États-Unis, en Malaisie, à Singapour, à Taïwan et en Corée.
Des articles
The Shanghai Daily: "The Flying Scotsman's China days"
The Shanghai Star: "Olympic champion inspires one-man play"
National Catholic Reporter: "Rich Swingle acts out his ministry"
Le spectacle est vraiment saisissant.
La présentation de l’Évangile est claire!
-- Pascal Vermès
Grand admirateur d'Eric Liddell!
La présentation de l’Évangile est claire!
-- Pascal Vermès
Grand admirateur d'Eric Liddell!
I’m not sure which was better: the writing or the acting.
Academy Award-winning filmmaker for Chechoslovakia 1968
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| At the Christian Worldview Film Festival, 2016. Courtesy Evergreen Media Productions. |
I was moved by how you used Isaiah 40 in the afternoon. My guess: around the very moment that Eric was speaking 100 years ago!
A friend wrote to me…”It is crazy to think all this happened from one decision.”
The power of our decisions for good can leave such an impact on people’s lives.
It was his willingness for complete surrender and his offensive of love.
Rich, you captured Eric so well. Your love and respect for him shone through. You are such a talented actor - you live the roles you play.
I thought the script was clever, tight and extremely well put together. I appreciated each twist and turn. I stayed on to see the second performance.
There were so many clever lines that showed you have lived with this for so long and you really knew him.
And brother your accents are amazing…they never felt awkward. You are very talented.
--Marty Woods, founder
We all need a reminder of what God can do through a devoted soul, and there is no better way to draw close to that than by watching Rich Swingle perform this miraculous one-man show. It's not just the layers Rich brings out of the characters, not just his command as an actor playing multiple roles, it isn't just the fine writing -- it's that God's spirit is present from beginning to end as Rich draws us into Eric Liddell's heart. I marvel at the depth of this performance and the power in this play. As a former runner, I loved how the intensity of running was captured on a small stage. Beyond the Chariots will take you through joy, pain, and redemption with laughs along the way. What it will not do is leave you untouched.
--Joan Bauer, novelist
Author of Hope Was Here, Stand Tall, and Rules of the Road
Awards include: Newbery Honor Medal, the LA Times Book Prize, the Christopher Award
...a fine story, lovingly and energetically told.
—The Scotsman
...the acting capabilities on show in this one-man show...were...astounding...
—ThreeWeeks
It is hard to tell a story as a single actor involving multiple characters - ambitious always, but Rich brought clarity and had a strong point of view throughout. His character work is really good and as always, his dialects are wonderful!
—John Forbes
Actor, Director, Producer
TV, Film - Stage - Off-Broadway, NYC
I have just returned from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, having seen Beyond the Chariots. I thought it was BRILLIANT and marvelously performed. I would like to know if there are any plans to perform it in London?
—Susan Beck
Get everyone to see this that you can!
—Bobby Grayson
Emmy Award-winning makeup artist for Saturday Night Live
I was impressed with Rich’s work as an actor and producer for Beyond the Chariots. Every moment was skillful.
—Max McLean
Actor
Great performance--authentic, moving, thought provoking! Beyond the Chariots grips you with Eric Liddell’s story of success to significance.
—Dr. James Hudson Taylor III
Great-grandson of Hudson Taylor, who founded the China Inland Mission, now Overseas Mission Fellowship International
When he was a boy, Dr. Taylor was in the concentration camp with Eric Liddell.
(Rich has) exuberance and high energy in the portrayal of several well-defined characters of the piece. This guy is REALLY talented!
—Felicia Lopes
General Manager, Drama Desk Awards
President, 5 Stone Productions, LLC
If you need an event that will inspire believers in Christ, draw seekers to Christ, entertain all and amaze everyone, this is it!
—Susan Somerville Brown
Closing company of CATS on Broadway
This is going to blow you away! I've seen Chariots of Fire about 20 times, but I think this is more interesting.
—Chris White
Associate Pastor
Trail Christian Fellowship
Shady Cove, OR
Swingle's one-man, high-energy, hour-long play...won him many hearts.
—David Nadeau, The Capital, Three Hills, Alberta, Canada
I cannot possibly express how much last night's event moved me, apart from your amazing talent and marvelous dramatic presentation. Having never known my father, I have... looked for authentic experiences that confirm my impressions of him as a man. "Beyond the Chariots" made you feel the intensity and the "blood, sweat and tears" of my Father's life. It was wonderful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Sincerely
—Maureen (Liddell) Moore
--Joan Bauer, novelist
Author of Hope Was Here, Stand Tall, and Rules of the Road
Awards include: Newbery Honor Medal, the LA Times Book Prize, the Christopher Award
...a fine story, lovingly and energetically told.
—The Scotsman
...the acting capabilities on show in this one-man show...were...astounding...
—ThreeWeeks
It is hard to tell a story as a single actor involving multiple characters - ambitious always, but Rich brought clarity and had a strong point of view throughout. His character work is really good and as always, his dialects are wonderful!
—John Forbes
Actor, Director, Producer
TV, Film - Stage - Off-Broadway, NYC
I have just returned from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, having seen Beyond the Chariots. I thought it was BRILLIANT and marvelously performed. I would like to know if there are any plans to perform it in London?
—Susan Beck
Get everyone to see this that you can!
—Bobby Grayson
Emmy Award-winning makeup artist for Saturday Night Live
I was impressed with Rich’s work as an actor and producer for Beyond the Chariots. Every moment was skillful.
—Max McLean
Actor
Great performance--authentic, moving, thought provoking! Beyond the Chariots grips you with Eric Liddell’s story of success to significance.
—Dr. James Hudson Taylor III
Great-grandson of Hudson Taylor, who founded the China Inland Mission, now Overseas Mission Fellowship International
When he was a boy, Dr. Taylor was in the concentration camp with Eric Liddell.
(Rich has) exuberance and high energy in the portrayal of several well-defined characters of the piece. This guy is REALLY talented!
—Felicia Lopes
General Manager, Drama Desk Awards
President, 5 Stone Productions, LLC
If you need an event that will inspire believers in Christ, draw seekers to Christ, entertain all and amaze everyone, this is it!
—Susan Somerville Brown
Closing company of CATS on Broadway
What an incredible performance!!! We were highly entertained and inspired!
—Mark D. Rasche
Co-Founder, CEO
Wise King Media
Adventum, Johnathan Park Audio Adventures
Wise King Media
Adventum, Johnathan Park Audio Adventures
This is going to blow you away! I've seen Chariots of Fire about 20 times, but I think this is more interesting.
—Chris White
Associate Pastor
Trail Christian Fellowship
Shady Cove, OR
Swingle's one-man, high-energy, hour-long play...won him many hearts.
—David Nadeau, The Capital, Three Hills, Alberta, Canada
I cannot possibly express how much last night's event moved me, apart from your amazing talent and marvelous dramatic presentation. Having never known my father, I have... looked for authentic experiences that confirm my impressions of him as a man. "Beyond the Chariots" made you feel the intensity and the "blood, sweat and tears" of my Father's life. It was wonderful. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Sincerely
—Maureen (Liddell) Moore
Rich's depiction of Eric Liddell's continued story is POWERFUL! I was instantly drawn into Eric's journey and was touched by his ministry, and the twist at the end. Only God!
--Becky Bartlett
Actress
--Becky Bartlett
Actress
More about Eric Liddell
There are two booklets about Eric Liddell in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics:
J.John, an evangelist, author, and broadcaster, wrote "Race of Your Life."
Graham Daniels and Jonny Reid wrote "Racing for Glory."
For a list of books by and about Eric Liddell visit www.EricLiddell.org/about-eric-liddell.
For more comments about Rich's work visit our Quotes page.
