The 35th annual Europassion congress will be held in Tullins, France, with a special focus on Passion Plays as well as ecology and the respect of the environment. A programme of tours, entertainment and the congress itself will be held from Thursday 9 May until Sunday 12 May 2019. Please register your interest quickly as they are limited to 180 participants and to 4 members from each group.
You are invited to the Passion Trust Conference 2018. For all people involved in putting on Passion Plays or interesting in getting involved. The first port of call for support for directors, producers, actors, fundraisers, technicians and all volunteers.
This year’s conference is hosted by the Horchurch Passion as St Andrew’s Church, Hornchurch on Saturday 29th September 2018 from 9am – 5:30pm.
Main speakers, panel members and workshop leaders will have inspiring insights to help your Passion Play bring the Gospel to your town and city and there will be a special focus on the practicalities of putting on free events.
Tickets include Saturday events (conference registration, lunch and refreshments), as well as the Friday evening event ‘Voices of Easter’. Tickets to this event on Friday 28th September are complementary with conference registration and doors open at 7:30pm at North Street Halls, Hornchurch
Accommodation can be booked online at Premier Inn, Romford or The Kilns. Or if you would like free accommodation, please contact conference@hornchurchpp.co.uk
Workshops and seminars will cover:
1. Script and rehearsals
2. Crucifixion
3. Fundraising and practical matters
4. Technical matters
5. Educational workshop and performance (from the Chelmsford Passion Play)
6. Working with clergy, press and social media
Actors and volunteers from the Hornchurch Passion will be performing an extract of their Passion Play and giving practical advice throughout the day. Representatives from the Colchester Roman Society will also be available to answer questions and provide help with all things to do with Centurions and Roman Soldiers.
