The Plays return to the city streets on Sunday 28th June and Sunday 5th July 2026.

There will be two twilight performances in the Market on Tuesday 30th June and Wednesday 1st July 2026

There is also a special performance of the Journey to Calvary on Saturday 4th July at 2pm at The Bar Convent, Blossom Street. This coincides with the Exhibition of the recently discovered Arma Christi manuscript which describes Christs journey to Calvary

The War in Heaven

In the 2026 cycle, this play will be brought forth by Laura Rice and HIDden Theatre who will work with the volunteers who come forward to act and participate. Which could include you!

To find out more about the play, the guild and the stagecraft take a look at our news and chat page: https://www.yorkmysteryplays.co.uk/introducing-war-heaven/

The Creation

The York Guild of Building. Directed by Janice Barnes-Newton

The Creation of Mankind & the Fall

Performed by The Lords of Misrule for The Company of Merchant Taylors. Directed by Tomasina Cass

Noah and the Flood

Performed by St. Lukes Church. Directed by Mike Tyler and Lynn Comer

The Shepherds

Directed by Pip Cook with a cast of Waifs and Strays for The Company of Cordwainers

The Massacre of the Innocents

Performed by D Space Ukrainian Theatre Company for The Build of Scriveners.

The Crucifixion

Performed by York Settlement Community Players on behalf of The Company of Butchers. Directed by Maurice Crichton

The Journey to Calvary

Performed by York Mystery Plays Supporters’ Trust. Director Paul Toy

The Resurrection at the Sepulchre

The Coronation of Our Lady (fragment)

Doomsday

Morris Raven for The Company of Merchant Adventurers. Director Alan Heaven