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At the front of a big crowd of people walking through city streets two men carry part of a cross on Good Friday.

From Walk of Witness to Passion Play

Behind the Scenes, News, Passion Plays
Easter, Good Friday, passion play, walk of witness

There are many Walks of Witness happening around the UK. These involve groups of Christians processing through their town or…

February 26, 2026
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Article in The Tablet featuring crucifixion from Edinburgh Passion Play.

Jesus in First Century Judea: politics and Masculinity

Behind the Scenes, History, Research
ancient biographies, Bible, Christ, Christian, Edinburgh University, First century Judea, Gospel, historical research, Jerusalem, Jesus, passion play, Professor of Christian Origins, University of Edinburgh

Prof Helen Bond is Professor of Christian Origins at the University of Edinburgh, and Director of the Centre for the…

October 22, 2025
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Nine people jump up with their hands in the air while rehearsing for Passion Play

How to rehearse with a large community cast?

Behind the Scenes, Community Cast and Crew, News
cast, Christian, Easter story, Gospel, passion play, rehearsal, Rehearsing, volunteers

Rev Janice Hamilton was director and producer of the West Cheltenham Passion Play. Although she had never directed a Passion…

August 20, 2024
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A man releases white doves from a pigeon carrier in front of Worcester cathedral

How to create a scene…and gather an audience!

Behind the Scenes, Blog Post, Community Cast and Crew
audience, Christian, doves, Easter, passion play, scene

The Worcester Passion Play opened with the Palm Sunday procession onto in Cathedral Square which created quite a scene and gathered…

July 20, 2024
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Looking to connect with other Christian arts organisations?

Blog Post, Passion Plays
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Passion Plays are unique arts projects because they are community-based, outdoor, free performances that involve volunteers of all ages and…

January 25, 2024
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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?

Blog Post, History
antisemitism, Bible, Easter, Jesus, Jesus Christ, passion play
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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Bible, Cross, Crucifixion, Easter, Free Performance, Good Friday, Jesus Christ, live theatre, Passion, passion play

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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A blonde-haired woman with glasses and a demin jacket smiles at the camer.

The Passion Trust on UCB2

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Easter story, Jesus, passion play, radio interview, UCB

  Our founding trustee, Alex, was interviewed by Ruth for UCB 2 on her radio show called ‘This is My…

May 4, 2023
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Four actors in middle eastern costume stand in a group acting a scene from a Passion Play.

Easter’s Holy Week

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Bible, Community, death, Easter story, free theatre, Gospel, Jesus, life, Love, Passion, passion play, Performance, play, plays, story of Easter

What is the meaning of Easter’s Holy Week? The Holy Week of Easter culminates with the central event of the…

April 25, 2023
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Where to start?

Easter story, Free Performance, passion play, stations of the cross, story of Easter, walk of witness
Starting Small Putting on a Passion Play may seem like a daunting task and a huge commitment. It is sometimes…
April 24, 2023
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Thursday, 26, Feb
From Walk of Witness to Passion Play
Wednesday, 22, Oct
Jesus in First Century Judea: politics and Masculinity
Wednesday, 17, Sep
Why are Passion Plays so important?
Friday, 30, May
What happens when you take part in a Passion Play?
Saturday, 29, Mar
Experience the Easter Story Like Never Before
Wednesday, 12, Feb
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