Originally staged by the Plasterers This is the second of the York Mystery Plays, and is unusual for having only one speaking role. What happens Having created heaven and hell, God turns his attention to Earth. God reminds everyone that eternal joy is there – but only for those who follow him. He creates the environment…
Walk the original performance stations of the York Mystery Plays. One of the extraordinary things about the York Cycle is that most of the original route can still be followed and some of the structures connected with the event still remain. So, ahead of the coming Festival in June, we are delighted to be…
The War in Heaven was originally staged by the Tanners’ Guild. This is the first of the York Mystery Plays, originally played as dawn breaks. What happens God creates Earth, Heaven and Hell. In Heaven he first forms nine orders of angels to live in eternal bliss, as long as they are loyal to…