Richmond churches stage Passion Play with 70 performers at Easter

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 07:02 · Archive

Richmond's churches will stage a community Passion Play with over 70 performers next Easter, concluding with a crucifixion scene in the marketplace on Good Friday morning.

Churches in Richmond, North Yorkshire, have joined together to stage a community Passion Play titled Something Extraordinary next Easter. The production will feature more than 70 performers and use the town's historic streets as its backdrop, concluding with a crucifixion scene in the marketplace on Good Friday morning.

Baroness Angela Harris, patron of the project, said the event 'will be an epic event and promises to become as memorable as the York or Wakefield Mystery Plays'.

Casting begins on 18 October, and organisers encourage anyone interested to get involved through their website. Volunteers are also needed to make costumes, marshal the event or support the fundraising campaign.

How it is being reported

• North Yorkshire Passion Play with 70 performers to end in crucifixion sceneRichmond, North Yorkshire, will stage Something Extraordinary, a Good Friday Passion Play with 70 actors, historic streets and casting from October 18.The Northern Echo · 15 Oct, 06:00
• North Yorkshire Passion Play with 70 performers to end in crucifixion sceneRichmond churches will stage Something Extraordinary, a Passion Play with 70 performers in historic streets, ending in a Good Friday crucifixion scene.Darlington & Stockton Times · 15 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Richmond · North Yorkshire · Baroness Angela Harris · York · Wakefield

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