The Globe Mysteries

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T0976528189 (GLOBE11) Producer Shakespeare's Globe. Director Deborah Bruce. Design Jonathan Fensom. Music Olly Fox. Performer William Ash (Jesus). Performer David Hargreaves (God). Performer Joe Caffrey. Performer Philip Cumbus. Performer Marcus Griffiths. Performer Adrian Hood. Performer Paul Hunter. Performer Lisa McGrillis. Performer Rhiannon Meades. Performer David Nellist. Performer Matthew Pidgeon. Performer John Stahl. Performer Ony Uhiara. Performer Helen Weir.

5 Aug 11 to 1 Oct 11

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, West End :: V165 listing details L1695127713

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Play :: Celebrating the spirit of medieval street theatre and processional performance and take a fresh and contemporary look at The Mystery Plays as one of the most important influences on theatre. Beginning with the creation and ending with the last judgement, the English Mysteries introduced aspects of medieval life into theatrical representations of the bible. With community guilds presenting relevant scenes on lavishly decorated wagons or platforms, these collections of plays were developed from the 10th Century up until just before Shakespeare’s own plays were performed. Lavish costumes, ballad singers and musicians bring a rich theatricality to Southwark this summer. Drawing on medieval traditions and inspired by the stories of the bible, The Globe Mysteries celebrate the spirit of medieval street theatre and processional performance and take a fresh and contemporary look at The Mystery Plays as one of the most important influences on theatre.

Author

Tony Harrison