Chester Mystery Plays

The Mystery Plays were originally performed in medieval times, to educate those who could not understand Latin in the 'mysteries' of the bible. In Chester there was a cycle of 24 plays, performed on carts which were dragged round the city. Each play was performed by a different guild, and attempts were made to make them appropriate, e.g. the Bakers guild might perform the miracle of the loaves and fishes. Nowadays they are still performed by various social groups within the city, and almost entirely by amateurs. They occur every five years, and preparations are now being made for next years cycle, which, for the first time ever, is being performed inside the Cathedral. You can find out more about them here: www.chestermysteryplays.com

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