THE LIGHT IN MY MIND
The true story of a woman who lost 16 years of her life in a mental institution, but finally found freedom and chose to forgive.
This is a remarkable story of a girl’s childhood faith sustaining her despite being wrongly kept in a mental institution for 16 years. Littered with light-hearted moments, the play concludes with Joyce’s release and chance at a new life. Raw and relatable, the play touches on topics such as mental illness and restoration, weaving a message of hope, faith and forgiveness throughout this true story.
This is a new production! We are excited to take it across the UK in 2026 – and you can book today at our discounted launch prices!!
CHURCHES… SPECIAL LAUNCH PRICES!!
There are two options available for churches to book this production. For both options, we will deliver the same full-scale, professional theatre show with exciting stage set and costumes.
Included in both booking fees:
- Highly-rated, professional theatre production
- Lighting and sound – we bring all of our own equipment needed
- Advertising pack* to help you promote your event
- Online ticket sales
We also ask for a contribution towards fuel costs. We split this over tours with multiple venues and it usually works out at £25 – £40 per venue.
Where possible, we ask that the team are provided with a meal on the day of the performance. In some cases, organisers are asked whether hosts can be found to put up the team when we are travelling to another venue the next day as part of a tour. This can all be discussed at the point of booking. For full terms and conditions, please enquire.
Booking Option 1
Cost: £675 (could be FREE!)
- Sell 50 adult tickets to recover your booking fee! Any additional ticket revenue goes to Oddments.
- Ticket costs are set nationally at £14 in advance, £16 on the day and £10 for 12-18 year olds. Organisers may subsidise tickets, but Oddments will charge you the difference.
Booking Option 2
Cost: £775
- You pay £775 booking fee which allows you to provide free entrance or charge any price for tickets without having to subsidise. You take any ticket sales you make. A great opportunity for an outreach event for your community!
CHURCH SERVICES
We offer a one hour version of this show for use in church services.
Covering all the story’s main themes, it is performed with a smaller stage set and no stage lights.
This option is designed to allow you to share this story with your church congregation without charging for entry. We do not supply an advertising pack and you should not charge for tickets.
We also ask for a contribution towards fuel costs. We split this over tours with multiple venues and it usually works out at £25 – £40 per venue.
Booking Fee
Cost: £525 for one show, or £600 for two shows
- To book two shows, they must be on the same day in the same venue. The offer is subject to discussion with Oddments regarding the time between the two shows. It is primarily offered for churches with two congregations, e.g. a 9am and 11am service.
Where possible, we ask that the team are provided with a meal on the day of the performance. In some cases, organisers are asked whether hosts can be found to put up the team when we are travelling to another venue the next day as part of a tour. This can all be discussed at the point of booking. For full terms and conditions, please enquire.
SCHOOLS
This production is suitable for secondary school children.
We bring a one-hour adaptation of Amazing Grace, with stage set, costumes and our own sound equipment, to perform to your students.
You can book this production for £525 – or have two shows on the same day for only £600!
PRISONS
Oddments Theatre are experienced at taking drama into prisons and have worked with many prisons across the country.
Whilst we often take adaptations of our longer productions, such as The Light in my Mind, into prisons, we are currently touring a show written especially for our prison ministry, entitled ‘My Story’, instead.
All our prison work aims to share the message of God’s love, forgiveness and restoration. You can find out more about ‘My Story’ here.
Due to the generous giving of our supporters, we can offer this production to prisons free of charge! Please enquire for more details or to book us.