This Easter, a passion play will be coming to the streets of Wilmslow.

At the invitation of Wilmslow churches, there will be an open-air performance of Saltmine Theatre Company's highly acclaimed contemporary Passion Play.

The production was performed on the streets of Birmingham (2019), Norwich (2022), Stafford (2023), Dudley (2024) and is now set to fill the streets of Wilmslow, at 1pm on Easter Saturday, 19th April 2025.

The play is a contemporary retelling of the Passion. Jesus will arrive on a bicycle at Alderley Road besides Sainsburys to act out Palm Sunday.

A map of the procession (Image-supplied).

The play will then make its way alongside the Artisan's Market towards the Last Supper, which will be held in the middle of Grove Street; the trial will be in Bank Square and the Crucifixion down in the memorial gardens.

The audience will then be invited inside St Bartholomew's Church for the climax of the Resurrection.

Saltmine Theatre Company describe themselves as Faith Motivated Arts.

Rachael Orrell, the CEO of Saltmine said: "We are thrilled to be able to partner with Wilmslow in re-telling the story of Jesus on the streets. Whatever we believe, this story changed the world and we are excited to bring it to life in your town this Easter."

The cast of professional actors will be joined by a community cast integral to making this performance immersive and unique to Wilmslow.

Wilmslow churches are recruiting a large community cast of actors and musicians to be involved in this momentous day.

Participation by local people is a key part of the event. Volunteers for the community cast and in other areas would be welcome.

You can find more about it HERE.

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