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| 2022 |
York Mystery Plays
Eight plays were performed over two Sundays, with a smaller set of plays performed in the Shambles market.
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| July 2021 |
York Mystery Plays
York Minster, York Festival Trust, and York Mystery Plays Supporters Trust collaborated to produce 'A Resurrection for York', an outdoor performance in the Residents Gardens near Dean's Park. The production celebrated the easing of COVID-19 restrictions and symbolized hope for a brighter future, depicting the experiences following the crucifixion.
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| 2020 |
Richard Rolle
Two publications emerged: Ralph Hanna edited 'Richard Rolle: Unprinted Latin Writings', and Michael Van Dussen published a critical edition of 'Richard Rolle: On Lamentations'.
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| December 12 2019 |
York Mystery Plays
York Mystery Plays Supporters Trust (YMPST) launched 'A Nativity for York', a one-hour play directed by Philip Parr, featuring amateur actors and musicians. The production condensed eight original Nativity cycle plays into a single performance, using authentic texts from medieval mystery plays. Performances ran from 12 to 15 December at the Spurriergate Centre in York.
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| 2018 |
York Mystery Plays
The plays returned to the streets of York with a selection of 11 plays.
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| 2018 |
Richard Rolle
Andrew Albin published 'Richard Rolle's Melody of Love: A Study and Translation', which includes an alliterative English translation of the Melos amoris and accompanying manuscript contexts.
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| 2014 |
York Mystery Plays
Performances on waggons were given again by the Guilds, continuing the established four-yearly cycle.
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| 2012 |
York Mystery Plays
Two plays (Creation and Noah's Ark) were performed on waggons at two stations during the York 800 celebrations. Static plays were also revived this year.
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| 2010 |
York Mystery Plays
Twelve waggons performed at four stations, and the only known surviving manuscript of the plays was displayed in York Art Gallery.
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