Jesus in First Century Judea: politics and Masculinity
Prof Helen Bond is Professor of Christian Origins at the University of Edinburgh, and Director of the Centre for the…
How to rehearse with a large community cast?
Rev Janice Hamilton was director and producer of the West Cheltenham Passion Play. Although she had never directed a Passion…
How to create a scene…and gather an audience!
The Worcester Passion Play opened with the Palm Sunday procession onto in Cathedral Square which created quite a scene and gathered…
Looking to connect with other Christian arts organisations?
Passion Plays are unique arts projects because they are community-based, outdoor, free performances that involve volunteers of all ages and…
Is your Passion Play Anti-Semitic?
You may be aware of the dreadful history of anti-semitism which has tainted the performance of some Passion Plays in…
Further reading about Passion Plays
Here are two book recommendations if you are thinking of putting on a free Passion Play or taking part in…
The Passion Trust on UCB2
Our founding trustee, Alex, was interviewed by Ruth for UCB 2 on her radio show called ‘This is My…
Easter’s Holy Week
What is the meaning of Easter’s Holy Week? The Holy Week of Easter culminates with the central event of the…
Where to start?
Starting Small Putting on a Passion Play may seem like a daunting task and a huge commitment. It is sometimes…
