{"id":65,"date":"2014-10-09T19:20:21","date_gmt":"2014-10-09T19:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/olioweb.me.uk\/mysteries\/?page_id=65"},"modified":"2015-02-22T15:16:43","modified_gmt":"2015-02-22T15:16:43","slug":"easter-programme-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/olioweb.me.uk\/mysteries\/?page_id=65","title":{"rendered":"Easter Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"

These are the contents of the programme – it was presented as a colourful, printed A5 flier<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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THE STORY SO FAR …<\/h4>\n

Jerusalem, in the Roman province of Judea, 2000 years ago: an itinerant preacher and ‘healer’ called Jesus has outraged the religious authorities with his teaching that ‘the meek shall inherit the earth’. Some of his followers call him ‘Messiah’ – ‘King’.<\/p>\n

Jesus has come to Jerusalem where one of his band has betrayed him to the religious authorities. The priests Caiaphas and Annas want to put an end to Jesus’ subversive behaviour, but don’t have the power to condemn him to death. Perhaps Pilate, the Roman Imperial Governor, will help; or Herod, the puppet king of colonial Galilee.<\/p>\n

The scene is set for the trial of Jesus of Nazareth…<\/p>\n

ORDER OF SCENES<\/h4>\n

Good Friday, starting 12.30pm
\n(Not suitable for young children)<\/h5>\n

The Trial<\/strong>: Rear (East end) of Parish Church
\nVia Dolorosa<\/strong>: Along the High Street to the United Reformed Church
\nThe Crucifixion<\/strong>: Rear Churchyard of the URC Church
\n(Toilets and refreshments available at the URC Church Hall)<\/p>\n

Easter Sunday, starting 2.30pm<\/h5>\n

The Resurrection of Christ and The Ascension to Heaven<\/strong>: Ousebank Gardens
\n(Toilets and Refreshments available at Brooklands Day Centre)<\/p>\n

If wet, bring your umbrella! Folding chairs will be available for those who might need them. If very wet, we will perform in the Parish Church on both days. You will be asked to join the crowd following the action: please co-operate with our stewards, and be considerate to elderly or infirm people.<\/p>\n

Directed by<\/strong> Jeremy Cooper and Keith Spence
\nProduction Manager<\/strong>: Mike Thomas
\nStage Manager<\/strong>: Pam Buckle
\nDesign<\/strong>: Jerry Siddall, Justin Neal
\nSet Construction<\/strong>: Don Beamish, Jerry Siddall, Viv Wilson
\nCostume Consultant<\/strong>: Jenny Freeman
\nWardrobe<\/strong>: Joanne Jones, Jill Allison<\/p>\n

PERFORMERS (in order of principal appearance)<\/h4>\n

Derek Gibbons<\/strong>, Jesus
\nRosemary Hill<\/strong>, Caiaphas, Guard
\nSue Whyte<\/strong>, Annas, Salome, Guard, Lucas
\nDave Wilkinson<\/strong>, Pilate, God
\nMalcolm Jones<\/strong>, Herod, Simon, Cleopas
\nFiona Smith<\/strong>, Mary, Mother of Jesus
\nElise Thomas<\/strong>, Mary Magdalene
\nKeith Spence<\/strong>, John
\nMike Thomas<\/strong>, Soldier
\nKen Heanes<\/strong>, Soldier
\nDavid Pibworth<\/strong>, Soldier
\nPeter Burgis<\/strong>, Soldier, Peter
\nJoc Rose<\/strong>, Guard
\nKaty Jones<\/strong>, Guard, Disciple
\nKim Beckley<\/strong>, Guard, Disciple
\nMary Harris<\/strong>, Counsellor, Disciple
\nCrowd<\/strong>, The Company plus…<\/p>\n

The Newport Pagnell Singers<\/strong>, Directed by Gerald A. Hill<\/p>\n

THANKS TO…<\/h4>\n

St. Peter & St. Paul Parish Church
\nUnited ReformedChurch
\nNewport Academy
\nChurches Together
\nBrooklands Day Centre
\nNewport Pagnell Town Council
\nThames Valley Police
\nMilton Keynes Council
\nThe Swan Revived Hotel
\nNewport Pagnell Festival of Lights
\nRobin Marsh
\nProduced by local people for local people
\nReturn to Mysteries for Newport Pagnell Home Page<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

These are the contents of the programme – it was presented as a colourful, printed A5 flier THE STORY SO FAR … Jerusalem, in the Roman province of Judea, 2000 years ago: an itinerant preacher and ‘healer’ called Jesus has …<\/p>\n

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