The Guilds of York - York Mystery Plays: Introduction

York's historic Guilds present a record of the 2002 Mystery Plays, performed on waggons on the streets of the city.

Ten of the Guilds' Plays were staged on two Sundays in July, at five of the traditional locations (or "stations"). The seven Companies and Guilds of York were joined by local churches, drama groups and schools.
This website presents a summary of each of the plays, and images from them.
Background information on the York Cycle of Mystery Plays and on York's Guilds is also included.
The Guilds of York would like to acknowledge the work of the many individuals and organisations involved in this memorable production. We look forward to combining our efforts again in the future.

Following the success of the productions in 2002 and 2006, the Guilds presented another selection from the plays during the summer of 2010. See www.yorkmysteryplays.co.uk for more information.

Image from the 2002 production of the York Mystery Plays

The 2002 plays The Creation of the World Noah and the Flood Moses and Pharaoh The Angels and Shepherds The Baptism of Christ The Woman taken in Adultery and The Raising of Lazarus The Conspiracy against Jesus The Death of Christ The Incredulity of Thomas The Last Judgement
	York's historic Guilds present a record of the 2002 Mystery Plays, performed on waggons on the streets of the city. Ten of the Guilds' Plays were staged on two Sundays in July, at five of the traditional locations (or "stations"). The seven Companies and Guilds of York were joined by local churches, drama groups and schools. This website presents a summary of each of the plays, and images from them. Background information on the York Cycle of Mystery Plays and on York's Guilds is also included. The Guilds of York would like to acknowledge the work of the many individuals and organisations involved in this memorable production. We look forward to combining our efforts again in the future. Following the success of the productions in 2002 and 2006, the Guilds presented another selection from the plays during the summer of 2010. See www.yorkmysteryplays.co.uk for more information.

The 2002 plays