If you've got tickets to see The Book of Mormon in Bristol over the coming weeks, you might find yourself approached by people who look like characters from the show as you leave the Hippodrome.
You would be forgiven for thinking these missionaries are stooges as they attempt to hand you a leaflet outlining the core beliefs of the religion, an immersive add-on from the show's creators to ensure the laughter continues after the curtain call.
But you would be mistaken. These Mormons are in fact genuine followers from the Birmingham Mission, which spans from the Midlands all the way down to Cornwall, covering Bristol.
The group comprises 200 Mormons from 31 countries and is headed up by Mission President David Hughes and his wife, Sister Lisa Hughes, who began serving in July 2018.
Given the award-winning production, which runs at the Hippodrome until February 22, pokes fun at Mormons and their beliefs, it could be seen as a brave move for them to carry out their work outside the theatre - but they claim that is far from the case.
President Hughes told Bristol Live after Thursday night's performance they have been getting a positive response from theatregoers.
"We know The Book of Mormon is a parody and pokes fun at Mormonism, but we're okay with that," he said.
"We're here this evening to invite people to consider seriously some of the questions that are posed in the play.
"The leaflets we're handing out answer some of those questions, which are usual questions to life such as, 'Why am I here?' and 'Where am I going afterwards?'
"The reception has been really good and pleasant so far, because everyone has just had a great evening of entertainment and they're on a high.
"We know that people have had a good time but we'd like to invite them to take a leaflet which includes a link to a free copy of the Book of Mormon, something which can provide more than entertainment - it can change your life."
President Hughes and his wife were both born in the Manchester area but now reside in Birmingham, from where they oversee the 200 Mormons currently serving in the Birmingham Mission.
The Mormon said a lot of people assume they are part of the production having left the Hippodrome, but doesn't mind that.
He added he is unsure how long they will deploy the tactic of trying to educate people about the real Book of Mormon outside the city centre theatre, but will instead "see how it goes".
It is estimated there are currently 190,000 Mormons in the UK, while in the United States of America Mormonism is the sixth largest religion.
Its teachings are similar to many Christian churches and they consider themselves to be Christian, but some non-members argue against that.
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