In 1994, nine plays were brought forth, as part of that year’s Early Music Festival. Nonetheless, the heart of the plays belonged to the streets. ![]() Further “static” productions followed, in the Museum Gardens, the York Theatre Royal, and even the Minster. In 1909 the waggons reappeared as part of the York Historic Pageant. This was both an act of worship and ‘community theatre’ for the entertainment of locals and visitors alike, honouring God, reflecting honour on York and allowing the Guilds to display their corporate identity.įollowing the Protestant Reformation, the Catholic traditions were replaced or removed, until the year 1569 saw the last medieval production. ![]() The Creation to Last Judgement narrative was paraded through the streets on waggons as actors presented the great moments of Christian history at twelve playing stations designated by the city banners. In medieval York the Mystery Plays were an expression of civic piety on the Corpus Christi festival.
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