ALL the changing scenes of life in Hatfield Broad Oak are being portrayed in words, music and song in a Millennium musical.

The production, entitled Through Changing Scenes, is being brought to life by Epping's Tuneful Accord choir in St Mary's Church, Hatfield Broad Oak, this Sunday.

Encompassing the village's colourful history, the production portrays a variety of historic events in the village, some dating back to when St Mary's was a huge Benedictine Abbey before Henry VIII's Reformation.

Written and narrated by husband and wife team Martyn and Gwyneth Richards, the musical recalls characters such as the dishonest abbot who was attacked by his tenants for serving up horse meat instead of beef at the annual Christmas dinner.

It also consists of songs and words dating back over 1,000 years and is directed by the choir's Christine Gwynn.

Mr Richards said the choral music was interspersed with commentary, humour and 'historical accuracies'.

The audience will also hear about other aspects of the village's history, like the village fair which had to be stopped in Victorian times because of the outrageous behaviour of rowdy and indecent villagers.

Other lesser-known facts about Hatfield Broad Oak outlined in the production include details of the former jail and set of stocks which brought law and order to the sometimes unruly village.

The choral presentation, suitable for the whole family, is from 6pm to 7.15pm and is followed by refreshments. For tickets ring Martyn Richards on 718505.