Resources
Our resources are regularly updated with information and advice that we hope will be helpful for you and your Passion Play team.
Manual
Our comprehensive guide has all you need to know about putting on a new play and covers all aspects of rehearsal and production.
Getting Started
Advice for starting a new play, from taking small steps to expanding into a large production.
Marketing
Information and advice on marketing and PR.
Casting
Q and A regarding how to cast for a successful Passion Play from videos filmed at a recent Passion Trust Conference.
Crucifixion & Special Effects
Find outabout staging a crucifixion scene including techniques and practical effects.
PR & Media
Explore how a communications strategy can get more coverage for your Passion Play.
Scripts
Find out more about scripts used to perform Passion Plays.
Script Writing
Learn where to start, how to progress and see what other people have created. The best scripts come from your understanding and passion for what you are reading, and this will come through in your play.
Technical Crew and Equipment
Q and A regarding manage the technical elements for a successful Passion Play including practical and legal issues.
Learn from Others
Helpful advice from people who have been putting on Passion Plays for years!
Shop
Visit our online shop where you can purchase products from books, DVDs and more.
Antisemitism
Passion Plays are undergoing a resurgence in the UK. As such we actively work against any notion of anti-semitism people might bring to these plays, whether acting in them or watching them. Learn more here.
Rehearsals
Find links and connections regarding running rehearsals for UK Passion Plays.
Free Office Space
Find out how you can get free office or storage space for your Passion Play!
Watch Passion Plays
Watch previous Passion Plays in their entirety. This section will have new Passion Plays added regularly.
Conferences
View transcripts and video highlights from previous Passion Trust Conferences here.
Fundraising
Top Tips, multiple fundraising documents, links to potential funders and much, much more.
What Next?
Keeping the enthusiasm, relationships and expertise going.
Education
Education inspiration: from school competitions to workshops to school dramas.
Volunteers
Learn the basics on how to recruit and best-welcome volunteers into the running of a Passion Play, with handy video highlights.
Policy Documents
Read and download Safeguarding policy documents, along with appendices relevant to your Passion Play.
Roman Soldiers
Learn more about how to use Roman Soldiers in your Passion Play, with videos from the Colchester Roman Society.
Music
Choirs and background music – all the help and links are here for your Passion Play.
Music
Using music in your Passion Play: how to find pieces for key moments and how to create atmosphere and Characeterisation.
Event Management
Find links and connections regarding event management for UK Passion Plays.
Costumes
The Passion Trust can arrange to help with costumes and dresswear for traditional or contemporary Passion Plays!
Disability Inclusion
This section is still under development, but more content is on its way! Watch this space.
Audiences
This section is still under development, but more content is on its way! Watch this space.
