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Passion Plays 2018

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A vintage photo of a man in 1901 holding a sign advertising a Passion Play. Surrounded by people walking past.

1901: Rare Passion Play footage!

October 21, 2022
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An image of the United Kingdom with pins to locate Passion Plays taking place in 2023.

2023 Passion Play

March 13, 2023
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Poster text reads The Aberdeen Passion presents Pilate. A man of mistakes and missed opportunities. A brand new short play.

Aberdeen Passion

April 12, 2016
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Three red crosses and two red footprints with black numbers '2019'

Abingdon

April 6, 2019
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Two footprints in red paint on either side of three small crosses and the text 'Abingdon Passion Play' in red.

Abingdon

August 1, 2023
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Jesus taken off the cross and held in Mary's arms surrounded by weeping women.

Acting and Directing Jesus in 2024

April 30, 2024
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A crowd of actors gathers round a central figure giving a speech. All wear middle eastern dress in a scene from Cape Town Passion Play.

Africa

January 1, 2013
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

Alresford Passion

December 31, 2011
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A crown of thorns with buildings behind and text: poster advertising the Angola Passion Play, The Life of Christ at Louisiana State Penitentiary.

America

January 1, 2013
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Andover Passion Play and Nativity

December 31, 2011
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A cross with a circle of light around it.

Anglia Square, Norfolk

May 2, 2019
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A group of actors in middle eastern dress gather around a fire in a scene from the Fife Nativity in Auchtermuchty.

Auchtermuchty Nativity

December 31, 2011
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Jesus and his disciples on a boat on a lake at sunset as part of a Passion Play in Australia.

Australia

January 1, 2013
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Black and white woodcut of the cross with the risen Jesus standing in front of it with his arms wide for Ballylinan Passion Play.

Ballylinan

April 3, 2020
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Picture of a crown of thorns with shadow on a pure white background. The text reads Cytun. For Bangor Passion Play.

Bangor

April 10, 2020
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Barnet

Barnet

December 31, 2011
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Logo with a crown of thorns, a drop of red blood and words in black saying One Good Friday: a passion play by Bath for Bath.

Bath

April 10, 2020
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Poster with the cross and bold red text which says The Bedford Passion Play.

Bedford

April 28, 2016
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A poster for the 2018 Belper Passion Play. A sunset with three crosses in the background. The foreground shows half of a face off actor dressed as a Roman soldier.

Belper

March 30, 2018
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A poster with Jesus crucified and white text on the right-hand side giving details of free, live performance

Belper

March 12, 2024
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Jesus on the cross, with a crown of thorns on his head. Text reads Beverley Passion.

Beverley Passion

April 12, 2016
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A Silhouette of a crown of thorns is off the left hand side of the poster, with a single red droplet dropping from it. Underneath, the text reads in black: First Light. A Passion Play for Hertford. The 't' in Hertford is a Red Cross.

Bewdley

April 30, 2016
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

Billericay

February 28, 2017
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A man in a hoody with arms out wide overlooking a cityscape with the text A Passion for Birmingham.

Birmingham

March 25, 2016
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Large hands are clasped together in prayer over a city. Text reads The Birmingham Passion Play 2019.

Birmingham

June 23, 2019
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Outline of three purple crosses on top of the outline of a purple semi-circle. Underneath, the text reading Passion Play, Bishop Aukland

Bishop Auckland

October 22, 2019
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Three purple crosses on a hill with the words 'Passion Play, Bishop Auckland' in purple letters.

Bishop Auckland

November 27, 2022
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A montage of images from the Bolton Passion staged in 2016 centred on Jesus carrying the cross with main text saying Passion for Bolton.

Bolton

April 12, 2016
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Three crosses on a hill under a red sky with words reading The Last Days: A Passion Play portraying events during the last week of the life of Jesus, in Bolton.

Bolton

February 18, 2022
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A cross with a circle of light around it.

Bootle

November 27, 2023
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A man and roman soldier holding a cross in preparation for the crucifixion scene on Brent Tor, part of Brentor Passion Play.

Brentor

March 30, 2018
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Drawing in stained-glass style of hand nailed to a cross, in front of which colourful text says Brigg Passion Play.

Brigg Passion Play

April 29, 2013
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Three crosses with the colourful logo in front for Brighton's Soul by the Sea.

Brighton’s Soul by the Sea

April 29, 2014
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A poster with a purple background and words in gold and purple saying 'Born for this: A Passion Play'.

Bristol

May 2, 2019
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Brynmawr (and Abergavenny)

February 28, 2017
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A green cross with the words 'one good Friday 2022'

Burton on Trent

October 1, 2021
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A group of actors in middle eastern dress walk up a road in Bury St Edmunds for the Passion Play, surrounded by buildings.

Bury St Edmunds

December 28, 2011
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A crown of thorns on a yellow background.

Cambridge

January 30, 2018
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Cardiff Nativity

December 28, 2011
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Three white crosses on a white hill against a red background. Words in white and black say Carlisle Passion Play: Easter 2019.

Carlisle

April 13, 2019
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A makeshift stage on the high street of York with people in medieval garb preparing for a live performance of the York Mystery Plays

Censoring the Passion in early modern England

October 28, 2023
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Chatham

December 21, 2011
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Cheadle

Cheadle

January 30, 2018
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Chester Mystery Play logo with a smiley-faced sun and purple text for the reviews.

Chester

June 28, 2018
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A yellow poster with small images of Pontius Pilate, a Roman Centurion, and Jesus with words in white saying Chester City Passion: Good Friday 2020.

Chester

February 17, 2020
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White text on yellow background, details of the Chester Passion Play 2020

Chester

April 10, 2020
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Against a dark purple background, the words Chester Mystery Plays with 2023 highlighted below. The years 2013 and 2018 appear to the left of 2023, but out of focus. And to the right 2028 and 2033 appear in the same way

Chester Mystery Plays

October 17, 2022
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Men and women in bright robes lift their arms towards Jesus standing in the background in white light and dressed in a white robe.

Chester Mystery Plays

July 21, 2023
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Chichester

December 28, 2011
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Chinnor Passion Play logo with a purple mountain in the background.

Chinnor

April 15, 2017
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A wooden cross with the rolling hills of Oxfordshire and the Chilterns in the background under a blue sky. Words in white say Chinnor Passion Play 2020.

Chinnor

October 29, 2019
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

Clonard

December 27, 2011
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

Clydach Passion Play

December 27, 2011
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

Colchester

December 27, 2011
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

Corby Passion Play

December 27, 2011
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

Cowbridge

December 27, 2011
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A red letter P, with a black nail and Cowley Road street sign crossing in front for the Cowley Road Passion Play.

Cowley Road, Oxford

December 20, 2011
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A poster for Crewe Passion Play with a red cross, heart and crown of thorns and writing in black and red saying 'Crew Passion Play: Good Friday Walk of Witness.'

Crewe

April 13, 2019
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Two actors playing Roman soldiers in costume flank the actor playing Jesus who wears a purple robe and crown of thorns - performing a Passion Play scene with central Cromer's buildings in the background.

Cromer

May 2, 2019
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

Croydon Passion

December 27, 2011
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Darlington Passion Play

Darlington Passion Play

March 29, 2017
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Derbyshire Passion Play

December 27, 2011
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A stone cross from a tombstone in the foreground with a church spire and thinner cross elevated in the grey cloudy sky.

Derry

February 28, 2017
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Text in gold with a round crown of thorns embedded in the text that reads 'Walled City Passion'

Derry

April 4, 2025
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Text in gold with a round crown of thorns embedded in the text that reads 'Walled City Passion'

Derry

October 21, 2025
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Devizes Passion Play

December 27, 2011
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Four men standing on a stone balcony enacting a Passion Play seen by Shakespeare.

Did Shakespeare watch a Passion Play? Part 1

June 3, 2022
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An actor portraying a wounded Jesus carries the cross at the hand of a roman solider in front of an old church. Part of a Passion Play

Did Shakespeare watch a Passion Play? Part 2

June 8, 2022
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close up of Roman centurion in Roman helmet and armour

Did you see one of the 2025 Passion Plays?

May 1, 2025
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Didcot

April 20, 2016
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An old man and a young boy in traditional costume looking towards the viewer with the words in white The Road to Easter. An example of a digital passion play.

Digital Passion Plays

November 2, 2021
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An actor in full Roman soldier costume stands inside a church with a strong green light on him. Behind him is a vivid stained glass window.

Do you want to learn stage fighting?

March 9, 2022
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Donkeys, Doves, Horses and a guide dog!

Donkeys, Doves, Horses and a guide dog!

April 4, 2024
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Logo with sillouette of three figures in a building with a cross on it. Text in black and orange says Drama Kirk: Bringing the Gospel to Life. They stage the People's Passion.

Drama Kirk

April 13, 2019
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An illustration of Jesus, the cross with red, blue and green. A poster for the Duddingston Kirk Passion Play, To the Cross.

Duddingston Kirk

April 1, 2018
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The back view of three crosses and behind them the glass buildings of Norwich City centre.

Dudley

January 22, 2024
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A stone cross from a tombstone in the foreground with a church spire and thinner cross elevated in the grey cloudy sky.

Dumfries

December 27, 2011
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Dundee

December 27, 2011
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

Durham

December 27, 2011
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A man from the crowd helps Jesus carrying the cross on his back down the high street followed by a large crowd and some soldiers carrying shields. They are all in contemporary clothes. For Easter 2022.

Easter 2022

January 28, 2022
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An actor portraying a mortally wounded Jesus is hung on a large wooden cross against a bright blue sky as part of an Easter Play.

Easter Dates 2025

February 6, 2023
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A crowd of shadowy figures stand in a dark park with a domed building lit behind them.

Easter Monologues

March 24, 2023
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A previously lame lady celebrates, running towards the camera. Jesus, dressed in white, walks behind her, as part of the Easter story.

Easter Weekend 2023

February 4, 2023
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A poster for the Edinburgh Easter Play 2018 with the words 'Hope Rises' and an image of Jesus with crown of thorns on his head.

Edinburgh

March 31, 2018
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Jesus with a crown of thorns for Edinburgh Easter Play.

Edinburgh

November 27, 2022
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Roman soldiers raise the cross on which Jesus is crucified and a group of his followers and friends stand behind weeping.

Edinburgh

November 27, 2023
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Silhouette of a man with arms raised with yellow sunset in the background.

Edinburgh

February 26, 2025
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Silhouette of a man with arms raised with yellow sunset in the background.

Edinburgh

October 21, 2025
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Words in white text reading The Edinburgh Passion 2022' with a white cross against a red background, for Edinburgh Passion Play.

Edinburgh 2022

April 9, 2020
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Two Roman centurions in red robes and feathered helmets hammer Jesus' hands on the cross and place crown of thorns on his head.

Epsom

April 19, 2019
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Europassion

January 1, 2013
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Europe

January 1, 2013
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Exeter Passion

December 26, 2011
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Jesus carries a cross flanked by two roman soldiers on stage in the Leek Passion Play.

Exmouth

January 18, 2025
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A man stripped to his waist with his hands tied in front of him is being whipped by Roman soldiers.

Famous Passion Plays from 1634 to 2024

December 6, 2023
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Find a Passion Play

January 2, 2012
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

Firs & Bromford Estate, Birmingham

December 29, 2011
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Formby, Altcar and Hightown

Formby, Altcar and Hightown

December 26, 2011
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Free Easter Passion Plays

February 7, 2024
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Crowds gather on a sunny day to watch the Norwich Passion Play in the city centre.

Gatton

September 26, 2022
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Gillingham

December 25, 2011
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A stone cross from a tombstone in the foreground with a church spire and thinner cross elevated in the grey cloudy sky.

Glasgow

December 25, 2011
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A white brick wall illuminated by three stage lights, in front of which stylisted text says Lentfest.

Glasgow

May 2, 2019
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Logo of the Gloucester Mystery Plays. Three letters in medieval script: G M O.

Gloucester Mystery Plays

December 25, 2011
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A man stands holding the vertical beam of a large cross. The top of the cross rests on the cobbled street and behind are the buildings of Aberdeen city centre.

Gorton, Manchester

December 4, 2025
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A stone cross from a tombstone in the foreground with a church spire and thinner cross elevated in the grey cloudy sky.

Great North Passion

December 25, 2011
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A high contrast image in bright colours shows a close up drawing of Jesus' face hanging down with red hair and a yellow background. The text reads The Passion of Christ Great Waltham, 9th - 16th April 2017

Great Waltham

April 25, 2017
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Guildford

Guildford

April 11, 2020
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Four black figures in a building with a cross on it with words in black and orange saying Drama Kirk: Bringing the Gospel to Life for its Passion Play in Hamilton.

Hamilton

April 10, 2020
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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.

Hamilton

March 3, 2023
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Square picture with actor portraying Jesus smiling in the centre. Around him, are eleven followers of Jesus all smiling at him or reaching out to touch him. As part of the Havant Passion Play 2019.

Havant

December 24, 2011
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A woman in middle eastern dress holding a clay jar for Havant Passion Play.

Havant

February 1, 2023
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A woman in middle eastern dress holding a clay jar for Havant Passion Play.

Havant

August 1, 2023
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In a scene from The Chosen Jesus and his disciples stand on a hill facing the camera in traditional costumes of brown, beige and white.

Have you seen The Chosen?

February 2, 2022
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Profile of Jesus with head bowed in front of an altar in golden light.

Hereford

November 27, 2023
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The back view of three crosses and behind them the glass buildings of Norwich City centre.

Hereford

January 18, 2025
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Profile of Jesus with head bowed in front of an altar in golden light.

Hereford

October 21, 2025
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A crown of thorns in black and white with red blood dripping from it. Text says First Light, a Passion Play for Hertford.

Hertford Passion Play

December 24, 2011
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Heworth

August 4, 2020
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Logo with a red cross and words in black that read Hornchurch Passion Play.

Hornchurch

April 10, 2020
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Logo with a red cross and words in black that read Hornchurch Passion Play.

Hornchurch

October 21, 2025
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A green cross and words in black and green saying One Good Friday 2020 for Horsham Passion Play.

Horsham

April 10, 2020
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A stone cross from a tombstone in the foreground with a church spire and thinner cross elevated in the grey cloudy sky.

Houghton-le-Spring

April 1, 2015
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A crowd of people gathered to watch a Passion Play with buildings

How can I find a Passion Play?

February 13, 2022
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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.

How long is a Passion Play?

March 10, 2023
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Jesus carrying a cross, with a crown of thorns in preparation for his Roman crucifixion.

How to stage a crucifixion

April 1, 2022
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A man and roman soldier holding a cross in preparation for the crucifixion scene on Brent Tor, part of Brentor Passion Play.

How to stage the crucifixion

July 9, 2022
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Poster for the Nottingham Passion with a black and white image of Jesus with a crown of thorns on his head and the cross behind him. The text says 'The Nottingham Passion'.

Hucknall

March 16, 2018
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Brown crown of twisted thorns with a shadow on a white background for the Redditch Passion Play.

Hull

January 18, 2025
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Hurstpierpoint

December 24, 2011
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Idelwells Passion Play

December 24, 2011
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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.

Inspiration from the Norwich Passion 2022

April 2, 2023
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A man with blood on his chest and a crown of thorns on his head stumbles under the weight of the cross.

Inspirational Quotes about Easter Story

June 30, 2025
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A woman in brightly coloured traditional costume for first century Jerusalem has been healed and is smiling and waving her arms. Behind her people are amazed because a miracle has occurred. For definition of a Passion Play.

Interesting statistics about Easter

February 10, 2024
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Jesus is surrounded by a large, happy crowd with women and children waving green palm branches.

Inviting the audience into a Passion Play

June 10, 2024
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A series of ten images showing scenes from the Passion Play in Nuneaton town centre

Ipswich

January 18, 2025
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

Isle of Man

December 24, 2011
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Instagram page for Passion Plays UK with image of Jesus on a cross with a blue background and a centurion.

Join us on Instagram

July 15, 2022
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Kendal castle silhouette with white figures and text saying Kendal Community Theatre, for Kendal Passion Play.

Kendal

April 24, 2015
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A black cross on a hill with the sea in the background under a sunset sky. Words in white say Passion Play 2019.

Kendal 2019 / 2020

January 1, 2019
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

Kent

December 24, 2011
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Kingston-Upon-Thames

December 24, 2011
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

Lancaster

September 27, 2016
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A capital E in swirling font with three black stars and one red star for North Lancashire Passion Play.

Lancaster

April 19, 2019
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Leeds

Leeds

April 11, 2024
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Jesus carries the cross surrounded by disciples in traditional costume and a woman in a blue dress with text that says 'The Passion'

Leek

October 30, 2022
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Leicester

December 24, 2011
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Jesus carries the cross surrounded by disciples in traditional costume and a woman in a blue dress with text that says 'The Passion'

Leicester

November 27, 2023
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Leigh-on-Sea

December 18, 2011
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Medieval writing says Leominster Passion Play.

Leominster

December 23, 2011
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Lewes

Lewes

April 22, 2015
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Logo of Lewes Passion Play with a crown of thorns in the shape of a rose.

Lewes

April 5, 2020
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The logo for Lichfield Mysteries community arts with two theatre masks in rainbow colours. For Lichfield Mystery Plays.

Lichfield

April 1, 2015
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A black and white photo of Jesus' face looking troubled for the Limerick Passion Play 2014 Walk with Him.

Limerick

December 21, 2011
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A woodcut image of Adam and Eve with a tree and snake with words in old-fashioned font saying Lincoln Mystery Plays.

Lincoln Mystery Plays

July 1, 2020
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Littlehampton Passion Play

December 21, 2011
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Liverpool

Liverpool

April 20, 2017
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A white cross and words saying Liverpool Passion. Experience the Easter story, with a purple background.

Liverpool

April 10, 2020
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Jesus and child walking through wheat fields with white text saying Relentless Love

Liverpool

January 18, 2025
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An empty cross with a robe draped over it in a purple image with words in white saying The Liverpool Passion Plays.

Liverpool (Cathedral)

February 8, 2022
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Jesus stands centre stage facing his mother, he is holding her hands as he looks down. He is surrounded by others who are kneeling in his presence as part of the Liverpool Passion Play in 2022

Liverpool Cathedral

June 5, 2022
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Text says The Liverpool Passion Plays on at Liverpool Cathedral

Liverpool Cathedral

March 2, 2023
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

London Plays

December 21, 2011
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Londonderry

Londonderry

September 14, 2023
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Louth Passion Play

December 21, 2011
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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.

Love and the Passion

February 11, 2023
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A wooden cross against a red and yellow background looking like the sunrise with the test Lytham Passion Play.

Lytham

October 23, 2020
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

Lytham Passion Play

December 21, 2011
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Mablethorpe

Mablethorpe

May 2, 2019
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A red crown of thorns and words inside saying the Easter play, in Maidstone.

Maidstone

March 29, 2020
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A black cross on a hill with the sea in the background under a sunset sky. Words in white say Passion Play 2019.

Malvern Mystery Plays

January 1, 2019
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White poster with a colour cross, set on dark yellow background. Text says Manchester Passion.

Manchester

April 12, 2017
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A poster illustration of the cross in grey and red with the words Marlborough Community Passion Play 2017.

Marlborough

February 28, 2017
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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.

Media coverage of 2023 Passion Plays

April 28, 2023
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Milton Keynes

Milton Keynes

January 18, 2025
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Two cupped hands holding a small pile of coins with a plant shoot sprouting out from them. All in front of an out-of-focus green bokeh background for New grant for Passion Plays 2023.

New grants for Passion Plays in 2023

August 1, 2022
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A crown of thorns on a yellow background.

New Malden

January 30, 2018
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Logo for The New Malden Passion Play. Words in yellow and white read 'The New Malden Passion Play 2019'.

New Malden

April 13, 2019
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Newark, Southwell Minster

December 21, 2011
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Newbury

December 21, 2011
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Northumberland

Northumberland

December 20, 2011
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Words in red and black read the Norwich Passion Play 2022.

Norwich

August 4, 2020
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Crowds gather on a sunny day to watch the Norwich Passion Play in the city centre.

Norwich 2022

May 5, 2022
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Crowds gather on a sunny day to watch the Norwich Passion Play in the city centre.

Norwich 2022

May 5, 2022
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Blue banner in a church reading the Norwich Passion Play.

Norwich Passion Play: A short film

June 22, 2022
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A poster for the Nottingham Passion Play. Information at the top and bottom of the poster appear in white text on a dark red background with a middle picture of a Jesus stone statue in greyscale. The words Nottingham Passion are printed over the top of the image.

Nottingham

September 26, 2022
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Nuneaton

August 28, 2020
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A poster showing a drawing of Jesus with his head bowed and crowned with thorns and words in black saying The Passion: Experience the Journey to the Cross in Nuneaton.

Nuneaton

December 13, 2021
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Logo for the Oxford Passion Play: a sword and a red outlined cross, with words circling them saying 'And a sword shall pierce your soul.'

Oxford

February 17, 2022
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Oxford

Oxford

September 14, 2023
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Jesus in white robe and crown of thorns carries a large cross over one shoulder. Behind him walks a security guard.

Oxford

October 21, 2025
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Jesus looks on, dressed in a green robe in front of an out-of-focus wooden cross that is mounted on a white wall behind him inside St Matthew's Church. As part of the Oxford Passion Play 2022.

Oxford 2022

May 4, 2022
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Logo for Oxford Mystery Plays. A red circle, with internal white lines separating out the letters O, S and M

Oxford Mystery Plays

October 17, 2022
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Passion Interviews: 'Born for this' in Belle Vale, Liverpool

Passion Interviews: ‘Born for this’ in Belle Vale, Liverpool

October 25, 2024
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Passion Interviews: Becoming Jesus in West Cheltenham

November 27, 2024
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Mary and two women watch the crucifixion and weep.

Passion Interviews: Directing and Producing the Oxford Passion Play

November 1, 2024
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A crown of thorns in focus and blurred against and ochre background for Wroughton Passion Play.

Passion Interviews: From Rehearsal to Performance in West Cheltenham

October 27, 2024
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Jesus in a white robe is on the cross, held by white and red ribbons.

Passion Interviews: Playing Jesus in Oxford

October 15, 2024
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The Passion poster with Jesus on the cross surrounded by bright colours and the words 'A moving and memorable retelling of the Easter story.'

Passion Play Tour. LAMPS theatre company

March 2, 2023
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Spit image with four images. In the first of two columns, three images stacked. Image one, a couple of modern soldiers beating Jesus who is on the ground. Image two, a modern dressed Jesus raises a goblet into the air while smiling. Four people around him seem happy while watching him. The third image shows a dead Jesus in the arms of a lady who is sad. The second column is a single image of a cross in the middle of an open road. The light glows from the cross. Text title reads 'The Road to the Cross, Oddments Theatre Co'.

Passion Play Tours. Oddments Theatre Company

March 2, 2023
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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.

Passion Plays and Community Theatre    

February 2, 2022
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Actors portraying Jesus' followers in modern clothes sit at Jesus' feet as he teaches them. Around them all are crowds of people watching as part of the Passion Play in Norwich

Passion Plays coming soon!

February 20, 2023
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Roman soldiers raise the cross on which Jesus is crucified and a group of his followers and friends stand behind weeping.

Passion Plays Conference 2023

September 15, 2023
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Jesus, with a purple robe and crown of thorns, carries a cross in front of watching Roman centurions.

Passion Plays for Easter 2025

February 25, 2025
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Jesus carrying a cross through the city surrounded by Roman soldiers in red capes.

Passion Plays getting ready for 2026!

February 6, 2026
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Passion Plays On Tour

December 20, 2011
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A logo for Survey Monkey (green writing with a picture of a monkey's head). Text reads Help us help more passion plays! Inviting people to take the Passion Plays survey.

Passion Plays Survey

July 30, 2022
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Judas kisses Jesus before his betrayal.

Performing Jesus

August 29, 2023
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Logo with blue circles and a black cross with words in blue and black saying Poole Passion.

Poole

March 31, 2020
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Jesus knees on the floor in a white robe under a spotlight and words above him read 'Poole Passion' with a black cross.

Poole

August 1, 2023
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An actor who plays Jesus carries the cross beam on his shoulders with the help of a bystander. In the background are the shops on the high street in Birmingham. Around him is a large crowd in contemporary costume and a soldier in black uniform and dark glasses.

Preparing to play Jesus

February 25, 2022
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A man in blue hunched over performs a scene from the Preston Passion Play, surrounded by a crowd of people.

Preston Passion Play

April 12, 2017
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Previous Leicester Passion Play

December 24, 2011
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Purbeck Passion Play

May 19, 2015
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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.

Putting on a Passion Play? Where to start

April 27, 2023
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Reading

Reading

January 22, 2024
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Reading

Reading

January 22, 2024
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A man in a white shirt is held on a wooden cross by red ribbon tied around his arms and wooden beams

Reading

January 18, 2025
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A man in a white shirt is held on a wooden cross by red ribbon tied around his arms and wooden beams

Reading

October 21, 2025
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Redditch

Redditch

May 2, 2019
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Brown crown of twisted thorns with a shadow on a white background for the Redditch Passion Play.

Redditch

April 8, 2020
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Reedham Passion Play

Reedham Passion Play

March 29, 2017
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A black crown of thorns and a red drop of blood with black words saying The Passion Richmond.

Richmond

March 30, 2018
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Romsey

December 20, 2011
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Sandford

December 20, 2011
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Jesus in long white robe smiles as he walks among crowd in long robes and shawls.

Seeing God at work in Passion Plays

July 7, 2024
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Jesus on a cross for the Selsey Passion Play.

Selsey

August 16, 2016
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Silhouette image of three crosses on a hill with people standing underneath them for the Settle Passion play.

Settle

April 10, 2020
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Drawing of Jesus carrying the cross, green text above says Journey to the Cross for the Passion Play in Settle.

Settle

March 9, 2022
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Settle

Settle

February 22, 2024
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

Shipley Passion Play

February 29, 2016
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Shoreham

December 20, 2011
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Dressed in only a cream robe and white shorts, a man portraying Jesus walks his cross down a busy highstreet alongside two Roman soldiers and followed by a crowd of actors and audience as part of the Shrewsbury Passion Play 2019

Shrewsbury

May 2, 2019
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A red cross with black text saying One Life One Passion South Woodham Ferrers.

South Woodham Ferrers

December 20, 2011
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Southampton

March 30, 2018
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A black crown of thorns on a red background with words in white and black saying One Man's Passion: Easter 2019

Southampton Tour

April 13, 2019
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Southwold

March 26, 2018
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A green cross and words in black and green saying One Good Friday 2020 for Horsham Passion Play.

Spelthorne

October 22, 2019
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

St Neots

December 19, 2011
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St Neots

January 21, 2020
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A crown of thorns with words in red and black saying St Neots Passion 2020.

St Neots

April 12, 2020
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

St Werburgh’s Passion Play

December 19, 2011
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A woman with curly black hair with one arm lifted as she blows a whistle into a microphone. The text next to her is white on a red background and says The Stafford Passion Play 2023.

Stafford

September 26, 2022
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Five Roman centurions marching Jesus, who is carrying his Cross in front of a row of houses

Stagefighting Workshops

March 20, 2022
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Staging the Passion in Medieval England

January 23, 2024
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A Roman guard with shield, with the text Wintershall, Experience the Story - in 2018.

Staines

December 19, 2011
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

Stanborough Park Passion Play

December 19, 2011
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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.

Stories from Directing the Passion by Suzanne Lofthus

November 9, 2023
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Stratford-on-Avon

Stratford-on-Avon

November 27, 2023
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Text says The Tavistock Passion, a community play for Easter, with a back crown of thorns, dripping with red blood. A blurred photo of Tavistock behind.

Tavistock

April 12, 2016
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Telford Passion

December 19, 2011
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Test

April 7, 2022
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The Andover Passion 2017

The Andover Passion 2017

March 29, 2017
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Three actors in colourful robes and headscarves are holding up costumes and inspecting them.

The Challenge: keeping the Passion story real

April 19, 2024
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Jesus kneeling beneath the weight of the cross with Mary on her knees weeping and weeping women stand around them as part of the Easter Story.

The Easter Story

March 5, 2023
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Roman soldiers in full armour and weapons march down the high street.

The Easter story is for everyone!

March 29, 2025
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Jesus walks along Brighton beach surrounded by men, women and children waving palm branches. All of them are wearing traditional robes, shawls and sandals.

The Holy Week of Easter

February 15, 2023
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An actor portraying a mortally wounded Jesus is hung on a large wooden cross against a bright blue sky as part of an Easter Play.

The long history of Easter plays

March 17, 2022
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A poster with three people talking in black and white against a shadowed background. The text reads LAMPS presents THE PASSION

THE PASSION ON TOUR

April 8, 2019
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Jesus is kneeling before Pilate who is questioning him. Pilate stands over Jesus with his hands out.

The Power of Live Performance

June 10, 2024
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Tickwill

December 19, 2011
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Medieval-stylised text says Tonbridge Passion Play 2014 in black and brown.

Tonbridge

December 19, 2011
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Torbay

December 19, 2011
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Picture of Jesus, dressed in white addressing the crowds at Trafalgar Square London. Text on the image reads: Wintershall, Experience the story

Trafalgar Square

April 10, 2020
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A smiling Jesus holds a happy boy, both looking towards the crowd at Trafalgar Square London Passion Play

Trafalgar Square

March 3, 2023
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Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square

August 8, 2023
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Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square

October 21, 2025
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Trafalgar Square 2025

Trafalgar Square 2025

March 4, 2025
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Trustees

February 15, 2024
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Volunteering in the Dudley Passion Play!

Volunteering in the Dudley Passion Play!

May 21, 2024
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Roman soldiers raise the cross on which Jesus is crucified and a group of his followers and friends stand behind weeping.

Volunteers: the hidden heroes

July 28, 2023
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A black and white scene from a Passion Play featuring three people in The Passion's Wales tour.

Wales Tour

April 8, 2019
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Jesus with crown of thorns carrying cross and surrounded by roman soldiers

Walsall

December 4, 2025
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West Bridgford

West Bridgford

March 27, 2018
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Jesus on the cross with hands outstretched and nails in his hands under a grey cloudy sky.

West Cheltenham

January 22, 2024
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In the foreground is the back of a Middle Eastern man's head as he watches a Passion Play. In the blurred background is Jesus with his arms held wide and his disciples standing on each side of him.

What do people say about Passion Plays?

February 10, 2022
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A woman in shawls and robe standing with a young boy and other women in traditional costume with a Roman centurion in the background.

What do to in the Easter holidays

March 15, 2023
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Text from The Scotsman reading 'Behold the man' and underneath a photograph of Jesus on the cross with onlookers beneath him.

What happened in the Edinburgh Passion Play 2025?

September 3, 2025
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Jesus and Peter facing each other and smiling as they embrace with a blue sky in the background.

What happened on Easter Sunday?

April 14, 2023
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Jesus kneeling with part of the cross on his back, surrounded by guards in contemporary black uniform and glass shields against a backdrop of shops on the high street.

What happened on Good Friday?

April 1, 2023
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Actors playing a roman soldier and Jesus walk through the crowd on a sunny day in Leek.

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

November 12, 2023
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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 is it like to play Jesus?

March 13, 2022
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Jesus on a bicycle with his hand raised in front of the tall shopfront for Waterstones. He is surrounded by a crowd of his followers and all are in contemporary. costume.

What is it like to write a Passion Play?

February 18, 2022
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A woman in brightly coloured traditional costume for first century Jerusalem has been healed and is smiling and waving her arms. Behind her people are amazed because a miracle has occurred. For definition of a Passion Play.

What is the definition of a Passion Play?

March 2, 2023
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A woman in a robe and shawls holds a goblet in her hands and looks up at the camera with a smile on her face. At her head words are written 'A Light undimmed'.

What to eat at Easter?

March 16, 2024
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A group of actors, including Jesus stand the middle of the High Street at Chester's Passion Play.

What was it like to witness the Chester Passion Play?

May 21, 2022
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A close up of Jesus on the cross. He wears a crown of thorns and behind him are the bare branches of trees against a pale blue sky.

When is Easter 2024?

February 28, 2024
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A wideshot of a large crowd assembled to watch free live performance of the Easter story in Worcester city centre with the Cathedral in the background.

Where can I see Passion Plays from Easter 2023?

April 18, 2023
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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.

Who is Jesus?

April 9, 2022
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An image of an actor portraying Mary, in pink middle-eastern costume as she kneels, hands together crying.

Who was Mary?

March 2, 2022
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Jesus talking to a man, surround by disciples for Who Was Matthew and Who was Peter?

Who was Matthew?

February 1, 2023
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Jesus talking to a man, surround by disciples for Who Was Matthew and Who was Peter?

Who was Peter?

April 6, 2022
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Three men on crosses with Jesus in the middle and in the foreground one of the thieves who was also crucified as part of a Passion play telling the Easter story.

Why is Easter important?

March 18, 2023
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A woman with a microphone and one arm in the air standing on a plinth surrounded by a large crowd.

Why watch a Passion Play this Easter?

March 5, 2024
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The back of a man's head with cap watching a Passion Play. The blurred background shows Jesus, arms held wide with disciples standing on each side of him in the story of Easter.

Why Watch a Passion Play?

February 23, 2023
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Jesus kneeling with part of the cross on his back, surrounded by guards in contemporary black uniform and glass shields against a backdrop of shops on the high street.

Why watch a Passion Play?

February 27, 2023
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Jesus carries his cross as guards surround him in central Norwich.

Wilmslow

January 18, 2025
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

Winchester

December 19, 2011
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A cluster of buildings at the foot of a hill that has three crosses on it. On the other side of the hill are three men talking in long robes and sashes for the Winterbourne Passion Play.

Winterbourne

May 2, 2019
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A Roman guard with shield, with the text Wintershall, Experience the Story - in 2018.

Wintershall

December 18, 2011
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Silhouette of three crosses against sun, white text says One Sacrifice: Christ's Passion for Wirral.

Wirral

March 29, 2018
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Jesus is pinned to a cross and is hoisted upward by several Roman Soldiers as part of the Withensea Passion Play entitled Easter Story.

Withensea

April 13, 2019
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Withernsea Passion Play

Withernsea Passion Play

March 29, 2017
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Wokingham

Wokingham

April 19, 2019
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Wolverhampton

October 21, 2025
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Woodbridge

December 18, 2011
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Logo for Passion Plays with words in gold saying 'Passion Plays: Experience the real story of Easter'.

Woodley Passion Play

December 18, 2011
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A stylised cross resembling burnt wood, in brown and orange against a similar background for the Woodstock Passion play.

Woodstock

December 18, 2011
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White text says Worcester Passion Play with an orange background.

Worcester

April 10, 2020
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Against an orange background are white words saying Worcester Passion Play.

Worcester

November 27, 2022
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Against an orange background are white words saying Worcester Passion Play.

Worcester

October 21, 2025
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

Worth Abbey

December 18, 2011
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Three actors dressed in brightly coloured middle-eastern costume look towards something off-screen. They are lit by golden sun against a clear blue sky. As part of the Passion Play in Brighton

Would you like to write a Passion Play?

February 27, 2022
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A crown of thorns in focus and blurred against and ochre background for Wroughton Passion Play.

Wroughton Passion Play

February 29, 2016
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A road stretches out under a cloudy sky with a large wooden cross and words that read 'The Road to the Cross'.

Yeovil

February 18, 2022
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White robe draped over an empty cross atop a yellow brick base. The cross is lit by a golden sunset with a clear blue sky behind it. As part of the Brighton Passion Play

York

December 10, 2011
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An illustrated scene of the nativity on a wagon with wheels below and canopy and flags above. Blue words say York Mystery Plays.

York

March 7, 2018
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An illustrated scene of the nativity on a wagon with wheels below and canopy and flags above. Blue words say York Mystery Plays.

York Mystery Plays

December 4, 2025
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