Passion Play

A Passion play is a dramatic presentation depicting the Passion of Jesus Christ: his trial, suffering and death. It is a traditional part of Lent in several Christian denominations, particularly in Catholic tradition.

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    “From Bard, to Bard, the frigid Caution crept,
    Till Declamation roar’d, while Passion slept.”
    —Samuel Johnson (1709–1784)

    “For sometimes it is shown to me in dreams
    The Eden that all wish to recreate
    Out of their living, from their favourite times;
    The miraculous play where all their dead take part,
    Once more articulate....”
    —Philip Larkin (1922–1986)