Welcome to Passion Plays UK. Here you will find details of the various Theatre performances telling the story of Jesus around the UK. Feel free to browse and do contact us with any details of other performances, so we can put them on the site and keep us updated with text and images.

For those of you who are interested in putting on your own Passion Play, there is a Members Section with a “How to produce a Passion Play” manual based on several companies experiences! It isn’t exhaustive but the fast guide will help you get started. Contact us for the password and access information.

Theatre in the UK was born out of the Church’s desire to communicate the Bible stories and so it is a great privilege to be able to continue that work. Whatever you believe, the story of Jesus stands up for itself. Each person can make up their own mind about what they believe, but one thing we can assure you of – a great experience!

NEWS:

*We are delighted that versions of the Peter Hutley scripted Passion Plays are now being performed around the world. Versions have already been performed in Uganda and soon to be performed in Kenya and the USA. Check back for further information.

AT A GLANCE DATES

* Auchtermuchty Nativity – 18th-20th December 2009 see their page on this site for more information

* Glasgow Passion Play -  Cast  required as are stewards and stage crew. Contact cuttingedge21@btopenworld.com for more information.

* Edinburgh Easter Play will be performed April 3rd with two performances in 2010. Please check the Easter play page for more information and the link to their website. Rehearsals will start in November.

* London [new productions]- there are discussions underway for a project[s]. Watch this space!

* St Clements London – December 7th -11th See www.theplayersofstpeters.org.uk for more information and their page on this site

* Wintershall, Surrey -[see page for more details]

Nativity 17th -21st December 2009.

Life of Jesus 2010 29th June – 4th July.  See www.wintershall-estate.com for more details and information

* Leicester - 2nd April 2010. See www.christinthecentre.co.uk  for more details and information

* Durham Mysteries – To be performed May 2010. Contact enquiries@galadurham.co.uk for more information

* Leominster - is performed every 4 years and their next one will be 2012

* York - see www.yorkmysteryplays.org for current information

* Chester – next play is 2013. see www.chestermysteryplays.com

DONATIONS:

Finance is always required for these plays to ensure they can be presented for free to the public. If you would like to donate, see  the individual pages for information

SCHOOLS

Some of the performances are geared towards School outings and trips can be co-ordinated with our teams. With some performances you may find:

- workshops available in your school from some of the professionals involved
- workshops on the day of performance so you can make a day of it
- outings to museums/places of interest to do with the play
- a place for your school to have their packed lunch
- Teachers Packs

CONTACT:

If you would like more general information about the plays or would like to see one staged in your location, contact cuttingedge21@btopenworld.com