Community Drama

Passion Plays are prime examples of community drama because the large volunteer casts and crew are drawn from all sections of the community. They contribute skills and expertise to the collaborative and creative tasks that results in free performance of the Easter story.

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The Challenge: keeping the Passion story real

April 19, 2024

By Passion Trust

How do directors and actors face the challenge of bringing the Passion story to life and making the characters real?… Read More

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2024, Community Drama, Easter 2024, Easter Story, Live Performance

Leeds

April 11, 2024

By Passion Trust

Leeds The Passion. The story of God-in-Man. A performance in Polish directed by Kathleen Ann Thompson. 20 April 2024 -… Read More

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2024, Community Drama, Easter 2024, Free Theatre, Live Performance

Bootle

November 27, 2023

By Passion Trust

Bootle The Bootle Passion Play will take place at Easter 2024. Experience the Easter story in Bootle Strand Shopping Centre.… Read More

Actors playing a roman soldier and Jesus walk through the crowd on a sunny day in Leek.

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Behind the Scenes, Community Drama, Easter Story, Free Theatre, News

What is it like being in the cast of a Passion Play?

November 12, 2023

By Passion Trust

Thinking of taking part in a Passion Play near you next Easter? Passion Plays have the largest outdoor audiences of…

A woman with short blond hair and glasses looks at the camera and laughs with a hand on her chest. She is wearing a bright blue cardigan and behind is a bright yellow background.

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Behind the Scenes, Community Drama, Easter 2024, Free Theatre

Stories from Directing the Passion by Suzanne Lofthus

November 9, 2023

By Passion Trust

Suzanne was interviewed on Radio Maria last month. She was interviewed by Helena Judd about Passion Plays and the… Read More

Roman soldiers raise the cross on which Jesus is crucified and a group of his followers and friends stand behind weeping.

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Passion Plays Conference 2023

September 15, 2023

By Passion Trust

Passion Plays Conference 2023 There is no better way to experience the Easter story than to see it performed in… Read More

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2024, Community Drama, Easter 2024, Free Theatre, Live Performance

Oxford

September 14, 2023

By Passion Trust

Oxford When? Saturday 30th March 2024 Where? Hinksey Park Get directions now The Oxford Community Passion Play 2024 will be… Read More

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2024, Community Drama, Free Theatre, Live Performance

Londonderry

September 14, 2023

By Passion Trust

Londonderry When? Thursday 28th, Friday 29th and Saturday 30th March 2024 Where? ~ Derry's historic walls at 12 pm and… Read More

Judas kisses Jesus before his betrayal.

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Performing Jesus

August 29, 2023

By Passion Trust

What is it like performing Jesus in an Easter Passion Play? It is one of the most intense roles and…

Two footprints in red paint on either side of three small crosses and the text 'Abingdon Passion Play' in red.

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2024, Community Drama, Free Theatre, Live Performance

Abingdon

August 1, 2023

By Passion Trust

Abingdon When? 22nd June 2024 Where? Abbey Grounds Get directions now. A Passion Play for the town of Abingdon on… Read More

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