The Oxford Community Passion Play 2024 will be performed in Hinksey Park on Holy Saturday, March 30th, at 12noon and 2.30pm.
Everyone is welcome to join us in exploring the dramatic events leading up to the joy of that first Easter Sunday, more than 2,000 years ago. No need to book as this is a free event.
More than forty eight actors, musicians, singers and backstage crew are involved, coming from all walks of life in Oxford. We have the support of seven churches and although the production team are all professional theatre makers, everyone involved is an unpaid volunteer.
Please bring family, friends and neighbours to witness the emotional events of that first Easter week-end, and enjoy the good news it brings!
Directions: Only a short 15 minute walk from the city centre, or by buses: 35, 46, ST1, X1, X2, X32 (please check as this is subject to change). Small car park available at the main park entrance.
For more information email Carolyn Lloyd Davies (Co-producer) on clloyddavies@msn.com.
Backround to the Passion Play
In April 2022 a group of people from across the South Oxford community got together to perform the play "And a Sword Shall Pierce Your Soul" in St Matthew's church. The play tells the Easter story from the perspective of Mary, mother of Jesus, in an accessible way through music, singing and drama, for both those who are familiar and unfamiliar with the gospel story of Jesus’ death and resurrection.
This was a wonderful community event enjoyed by all those who participated and those who came to hear the story. A short video about the production process is avaiable by clicking the logo below. . Photos of the Passion Play are now on display in church, with some reflections from people involved in the experience. The photos are amazing: do have a look!
The Oxford Community Passion Play 2024 will be performed in Hinksey Park on Holy Saturday, March 30th, at 12noon and 2.30pm.
Everyone is welcome to join us in exploring the dramatic events leading up to the joy of that first Easter Sunday, more than 2,000 years ago. No need to book as this is a free event.
More than forty eight actors, musicians, singers and backstage crew are involved, coming from all walks of life in Oxford. We have the support of seven churches and although the production team are all professional theatre makers, everyone involved is an unpaid volunteer.
Please bring family, friends and neighbours to witness the emotional events of that first Easter week-end, and enjoy the good news it brings!
Directions: Only a short 15 minute walk from the city centre, or by buses: 35, 46, ST1, X1, X2, X32 (please check as this is subject to change). Small car park available at the main park entrance.
For more information email Carolyn Lloyd Davies (Co-producer) on clloyddavies@msn.com.
Backround to the Passion Play
In April 2022 a group of people from across the South Oxford community got together to perform the play "And a Sword Shall Pierce Your Soul" in St Matthew's church. The play tells the Easter story from the perspective of Mary, mother of Jesus, in an accessible way through music, singing and drama, for both those who are familiar and unfamiliar with the gospel story of Jesus’ death and resurrection.
This was a wonderful community event enjoyed by all those who participated and those who came to hear the story. A short video about the production process is avaiable by clicking the logo below. . Photos of the Passion Play are now on display in church, with some reflections from people involved in the experience. The photos are amazing: do have a look!
Photographs courtesy of Philip King with thanks (https://www.philipkingphotography.co.uk/).
The production was supported by the the Passion Trust and the Diocese of Oxford Development Fund