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Two men in black drag Jesus to the cross while a crowd watches. Two other men are on crosses on either side of him during the Stafford Passion Play.

Is your Passion Play Anti-Semitic?

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You may be aware of the dreadful history of anti-semitism which has tainted the performance of some Passion Plays in…
May 22, 2023
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Jesus in a white robe stands with the whole cast and crew of Brighton Passion Play after the free performance on Good Friday.

Further reading about Passion Plays

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Here are two book recommendations if you are thinking of putting on a free Passion Play or taking part in…

May 13, 2023
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Map of the UK with red location markers showing Passion Plays 2023.

2023 Passion Plays

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Free performances of Passion Plays 2023 will be performed across the UK this coming Easter. Passion Plays tell the story…

April 1, 2023
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A man wearing a knitted cap watches a Passion play, wondering what he can expect.

What to expect from a Passion Play

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What can you expect from a Passion Play? Simply put, Passion Plays tell the Easter story. They cover the events…

March 14, 2023
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Cover image for The Road to Easter video to help people learn more about Passion Plays.

Diving Deeper into Passion Plays

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Passion Plays tell the Easter story in free, live performances around the UK every year. It has been called the…

March 5, 2023
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Actor portraying Jesus in modern dress. He is being escorted by actors dressed as security guards. Jesus is carrying a wooden cross. As part of a Passion Play

Why watch a Passion Play?

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Passion Plays bring the story of Jesus Christ’s life, death and resurrection to life in free performance in towns and…

February 27, 2023
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Actor portraying Jesus raises his arms to the crowd, while one of the followers turns around at the front of the crowd. As part of a Passion Play

Love and the Passion

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The Easter story is brought to life in free Passion Plays around the UK every year. It is the story…

February 11, 2023
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Actor portraying Jesus speaks to another actor playing Matthew as part of a Passion Play

Who was Matthew?

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Matthew was a tax-collector working for Roman occupiers of Galilee to tax his own people. He gave that up to…

February 1, 2023
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Actor portraying Pontus pilate washes his hands as part of a Passion Play

Who was Pontius Pilate?

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Pilate was the Roman governor of Judea at the time Jesus was brought to trial. Although he did not see…

January 20, 2023
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An actor portraying Jesus lays hands on an actor as a sick man. Jesus' disciples watch behind him. All as part of the Passion Play in Brighton.

History of Passion Plays

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Easter plays and religious drama have a long and popular history in the UK. Today’s Passion Plays are descendants of…

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