Melbourne News
Tuesday 22 March 2016
THE MELBOURNE Passion play is in its 20th year and to commemorate this anniversary there are two performances of the play at Lake Ruffey Park in Doncaster. The first performance last Sunday was given to a huge crowd gathered under a blue autumn sky to witness the retelling of the story of the major incidents in Jesus’ life, culminating in his last week, his trial, passion, crucifixion and death.
Tuesday 22 March 2016
Media and Communications Office
THE MELBOURNE Passion play is in its 20th year and to commemorate this anniversary there are two performances of the play at Lake Ruffey Park in Doncaster. The first performance last Sunday was given to a huge crowd gathered under a blue autumn sky to witness the retelling of the story of the major incidents in Jesus’ life, culminating in his last week, his trial, passion, crucifixion and death.
For the performance, the actors mingled with the audience to create the feeling that the audience themselves were a part of the story.
The play involved a large cast who all boasted authentic costumes which stood out marvellously against the natural backdrop of the park.
To make things a bit different from other years, this year Jesus is being played by two different actors. The next and final performance of the play is on Good Friday, 25 March at 10am, again at Ruffey Park (enter from King Street, off Church Road).
Source: Catholic News