About The Passion Some years ago Yorkshire poet Tony Harrison created a set of three Mystery Plays based on the medieval Chester, Wakefield, Coventry and York cycles. You may have been lucky enough to see these in production at the National Theatre. The result was pure spectacle, with sights such as Brian Glover as God the Master Builder, complete with hard hat, raised high above His creation by a fork lift truck. The Passion is the second play in the cycle, and is based on the original York text. Whilst more serious than The Nativity, there is still room for humour in The Passion – Pilate and his wife are clearly influenced by Basil and Sybil Fawlty! The Passion begins with Christ's baptism and entry into Jerusalem. It then follows the betrayal and trial of Jesus, ending with the crucifixion. The story is made all the more moving by how these momentous events crossed the lives of ordinary people. The high priest's diplomatic manipulation of Pilate and the workmen arguing about how to errect the cross are timeless. The very familiarity of the characters brings the story to life and draws the audience in. We know these people... As with The Nativity, music plays an essential part. Working alongside Harrison, John Tams and the band ‘Home Service’ produced a stunning score, including medieval dance tunes, Richard Thompson's anthemic "We Sing Alleluia" and John Tams' haunting "Lewk Up, Lewk Up". Rooted in the folk tradition, their music weaves a thread through the narrative, a perfect match for the story telling tradition which produced and preserved the Mystery Plays themselves. Like the plays, the music is presented in a distinctive, contemporary style. Turvey Mysteries were pleased to present a community production of the second of Tony Harrison's celebrated cycle of mystery plays, The Passion,  on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th March 2007, in the wonderful historical setting of All Saints' Church, Turvey, Bedfordshire. Follow these links for details of the company and photographs of the production. If you're interested in knowing more about The Passion , follow these links to the characters and scenes . Please e-mail info@turveymysteries.org.uk for further information.