Whistle Down the Wind

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"Whistle Down the Wind" is a musical adaptation of the novel by Mary Hayley Bell, with music and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman. Set in rural Louisiana in the late 1950s, the story follows a group of children who discover a man hiding in their family barn. They believe he is Jesus Christ, and vow to protect him from the police and the townspeople who are hunting him down for a crime he didn't commit. Meanwhile, a young girl named Swallow forms a bond with the man, who she believes can help her find her lost mother.

As tensions rise between the children and the outside world, they must confront their own prejudices and beliefs, and come to terms with the reality of the situation. The music is a blend of gospel, rock and roll, and country, with standout numbers including "No Matter What," "The Vaults of Heaven," and the titular "Whistle Down the Wind." The show has been revived multiple times in the UK, and has been performed around the world, including on Broadway and in the West End. It remains a beloved musical that explores themes of faith, love, and redemption.