Mary hugs her son Jesus after he is resurrected, her face over his shoulder is full of emotion "It was the first time I thought of Jesus as my friend." Jesus stands with his arms up above his head and in front of him people lift their hands to him and a man in a turban turns to the camera. "I’m not religious but what an amazing day." "The kids and I were
completely blown away."

Welcome to Passion Plays UK

The Easter story has been called the greatest story ever told. Compelling and confronting, with treachery, betrayal, injustice, sacrifice, redemption and a startling ending, Passion Plays are an unmissable experience.

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What can I expect from Passion Plays?

See what people have said about live Passion Plays in their town or city.

Why watch a
Passion Play?

Learn about Passion Plays, their origins and how they are performed today.

Can you help my Passion Play?

Free information and resources to help you put on a Passion Play (opens new website).

Jesus stands against a blue sky with both arms raised above his head. In front of him are people lifting their hands towards him and one man in a turban turns round to shout to people behind him. For Community Theatre & Passion Plays.

Can you help my Passion Play?

The Passion Trust has funding and resources for UK Passion Plays.

Over150Passion Plays since 2010

Live audiences of over500,000people

Over15,000volunteers in cast and crew

Mary hugs her son Jesus after he is resurrected, her face over his shoulder is full of emotion "It was the first time I thought of Jesus as my friend." Jesus stands with his arms up above his head and in front of him people lift their hands to him and a man in a turban turns to the camera. "I’m not religious but what an amazing day." "The kids and I were
completely blown away."

Supporting Councils and Businesses

Local councils and businesses that have supported Passion Plays in the UK.