Resources

It is free to become a Passion Trust Member. As a member, you will benefit from all the exclusive resources right here in the Resources area. You’ll find regularly updated high-quality resources and advice that we hope will bless you and your Passion Play team.

Getting Started

Our comprehensive guide has all you need to know about putting on a new play and covers all aspects of rehearsal and 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

 With Passion Plays undergoing a resurgence in the UK, we actively work against any notion of anti-semitism people might bring to these plays, whether they are acting in them or watching them. Learn more here.

Grants

Grants of up to £5,000 are available to Passion Plays in the UK. If you are planning a new Passion Play or require funding to re-start a previous play, we would love to help you! 

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.

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.

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.

Free Resources

Find links and connections to other free resources out there to help Passion Plays and productions in the UK.

Rehearsals

Find links and connections regarding running rehearsals for UK Passion Plays.