Passion Play
This can a number of meaning.
(1) the name for a theatrical concept (i.e. a particular kind of play)
(2) the title of a specific play.
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Passion Play as a concept
Passion play is the term for a play based on the crucefixion of Christ, and is usually performed deuring Easter.
Passion plays in South Africa
Passion Play by Peter Nichols
This is a 1981 play by British playwright Peter Nichols dealing with adultery and betrayal.
The original text
It was originally intended to open the Royal Shakespeare Company's new Barbican Theatre, but was produced by them at the London's Aldwych Theatre in 1981. Published by Methuen, 1981.
Translations and adaptations
Performance history in South Africa
Nikolas Simmonds directed the play for Pieter Toerien at the André Huguenet Theatre in 1981, starring Liz Dick, Pauline Bailey, Theresa Brown, Bo Petersen.
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passion_Play_(play)
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