Chester Mystery Plays 2008

26th June – 19th July

Chester Mystery Plays, performed every five years, date back to the 1300’s. Performed in the open air against the backdrop of the medieval Chester Cathedral, they are ‘Guaranteed to enrapture, astound and delight’!

Staged in two parts: The prophecy and The Fulfilment, the Prophecy beginning with the creation of the world and stories from the old testament up to the Nativity, the Fulfilment continuing the story of the life of Jesus and to the Last Judgement. Each part is a complete performance, but it is possible to see both on the same day. These tales of ambition, intrigue, betrayal and passion are presented by a company of four hundred people including acrobats, magicians, fire-eaters, stilt walkers, dancers, samba bands and musicians.

full details, booking and a history of the Mystery Plays :

Chester Mystery Plays

Hope to see you there,

Julie.

Chester travel notes

This is very tempting, Julie, but it might be a bit late to get good airfares for this summer. I may have to wait another five years!

It sounds like a great deal of fun, though, and I'd really like to get to see the walled city of Chester - a part of the UK where we've never been.

Ann

Hi AppalAnnie

Maybe for the next one you could take part in it - they have a cast of four hundred!

Would be delighted to show you around if you get here,

Julie