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."

Free Passion Plays Every Easter

A live Passion Play is an unmissable experience! Free, immersive events that tell the Easter story.

It has been called the greatest story ever told. Compelling and confronting, with treachery, betrayal, injustice, sacrifice, redemption and a startling ending. 

Find a Passion Play near you

Free Passion Plays 2026 coming soon!

Actor portraying Jesus is hung on a wooden cross on top of a yellow brick stage with roman soldiers beside him below. Against a blue sky at the Brighton Passion Play

What can I expect?

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

READ MORE
Jesus surrounded by a group of disciples joyfully raises his hands.

Why watch a
Passion Play?

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

READ MORE
Young women in colourful long robes are smiling and laughing.

Can I get involved?

The Passion Trust has free information and resources to help you get involved.

READ MORE
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.

Find out more

Over150Passion Plays since 2010

Live audiences of over500,000people

Over15,000volunteers in cast and crew

PASSION PLAYS (free performances)
PASSION TRUST (free resources)

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."

Supporters and Funders

Companies and trusts that have supported Passion Plays in the UK.

Supporting Councils 

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