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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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Judas kisses Jesus before his betrayal.
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Behind the Scenes, Community Drama, Live Performance, News

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…

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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
A woman in middle eastern dress holding a clay jar for Havant Passion Play.
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2024, Community Drama, Free Theatre, Live Performance

Havant

August 1, 2023
By Passion Trust
When? Saturday 30th March 2024 at 1pm Where? Staunton Country Park Get directions now. Since 2015, HPP has warmly invited… 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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Behind the Scenes, Community Drama, News

Volunteers: the hidden heroes

July 28, 2023
By Passion Trust

The hidden heroes of Passion Plays are the hundreds of volunteers! All of them are evidence that one of the…

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Front page of the Church Times with a small image from the Nottingham Passion Play and a large image of an icon.
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Community Drama, Free Theatre, Live Performance, News, Uncategorized

Media coverage of 2023 Passion Plays

April 28, 2023
By Passion Trust
What did the newspapers say? Edinburgh Passion Play Edinburgh's Scottish Field reported on members of the Antonine Guard who joined… Read More
A small crowd of men and women in brightly coloured robes and head shawls waving scarves and singing as they dance and walk down the high street of Leek.
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Behind the Scenes, Community Drama, News

Putting on a Passion Play? Where to start

April 27, 2023
By Passion Trust

Starting Small Putting on a Passion Play may seem like a daunting task and a huge commitment. It is sometimes…

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A man in black holds Jesus back as he is arrested. Other men in black carry plastic shields and in the background are the glass shop fronts of the high street.
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Behind the Scenes, Community Drama, Free Theatre, Live Performance

Inspiration from the Norwich Passion 2022

April 2, 2023
By Passion Trust
Re-live the Norwich Passion Play this Easter! The team behind last year’s Norwich Passion Play has produced a set of… Read More
A crowd of shadowy figures stand in a dark park with a domed building lit behind them.
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Community Drama, Free Theatre, Live Performance, News

Easter Monologues

March 24, 2023
By Passion Trust
There are many characters in the Easter story who have unique perspectives on the events that happen in each Passion… Read More
Two people stand with their back to the camera, with their arms around each other, watching as three people are on crosses in front of a church.
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Community Drama, Free Theatre, News

How long is a Passion Play?

March 10, 2023
By Passion Trust
What can I expect when watching a Passion Play? How long is a Passion Play? You can expect one to… Read More
An actor portraying Jesus is surround by three disciples looking in the same direction. Across the image is the word Hamilton for its Passion Play.
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Community Drama, Free Theatre, Live Performance

Hamilton

March 3, 2023
By Passion Trust
Hamilton Passion Play 2022 - Friday 15th April, 2pm The Easter story comes to life during the Hamilton Passion Play!… Read More
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