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The Ambridge Mystery Plays: The Passion

2/2 The Passion. The residents of Ambridge present this magical new version of the Mediaeval dramas, portraying the life of Jesus from baptism through to the Resurrection.

2/2 The Passion
Queen of Ambridge amateur theatricals, Lynda Snell, takes charge of this brand new adaptation of the Mediaeval dramas. Join the cast of The Archers for the second part of this unique promenade production around Ambridge, portraying the life of Jesus from baptism through to the Resurrection.

Adapted by Nick Warburton
Director …. Kim Greengrass
Executive Editor …. Jeremy Howe
Technical Producers …. Andy Partington & Vanessa Nuttall
Production Coordinators …. Sally Lloyd & Andrew Smith

Jesus …. James Cartwright
Mary …. Alison Dowling
John the Baptist …. Ian Pepperell
Peter …. Charlotte Martin
John …. Nick Barber
Andrew …. Ryan Kelly
Judas …. Ian Pepperell
Caiaphas …. Paul Copley
Annas …. Katie Redford
Pontius Pilate …. Nick Barber
Malchas …. Alison Dowling
1st Torturer …. Annabelle Dowler
2nd Torturer …. Charlotte Martin
1st Soldier …. Katie Redford
2nd Soldier …. Ian Pepperell
Mary Magdalene …. Annabelle Dowler
Joseph of Arimathea …. Paul Copley

Other parts played by members of the company.

A Âé¶¹Éç Audio Drama Birmingham production.

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