Chris Ellis, 1950 to 2019
The Team
It is with great sadness that we report the death after a long battle with cancer of lighting designer Chris Ellis...
2018 Production
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Our Fantastic 2018 Cycle
Our 2018 production looked, sounded and felt amazing whether you were in it or watching it. You can get a good flavour of the show in the great photos below, but why not buy or download the official video for the full effect?
Our next full production opens in July 2023 - don’t miss it!
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Our 2018 production looked, sounded and felt amazing whether you were in it or watching it. You can get a good flavour of the show in the great photos below, but why not buy or download the official video for the full effect?
Our next full production opens in July 2023 - don’t miss it!
In the meantime, SUBSCRIBE to keep up with what’s happening.
Pics by our official photographer Neil Kendall. More HERE
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Deborah McAndrew on Joined-up Writing
The writer of the 2018 Mystery Plays talks about the challenges of the job…
The writer of the 2018 Mystery Plays talks about the challenges of the job…
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Tourism Award for Chester Mystery Plays 2018
The Team
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The Production
Behind the scenes with the Mystery Plays puppets...
In the beginning was the word
The Team
Deborah McAndrew, writer of the 2018 cycle of Chester Mystery Plays, on opening night...
The meaning of Mystery
The History
Heather Mitchell-Buck, professor of English at Hood College, Maryland, USA on understanding the meaning of mystery...
A welcome to Chester Cathedral
The Production
Canon Jane Brooke, acting dean of Chester Cathedral, on the joy of hosting the historic Plays...
A hat trick for Chris
The Cast
Cast member Chris Mapp hopes he isn't typecast, after three cycles of nailing Jesus to the Cross
Adventures of the Cordwainers
The Board
Hilarie McNae, Freeman of the City of Chester, on the historic involvement of the Freemen and Guilds
