Globe Education Online

Directed by Deborah Bruce

Beginning with the creation and ending with the last judgement, the English Mysteries introduced aspects of medieval life into theatrical representations of the bible. With community guilds presenting relevant scenes on lavishly decorated wagons or platforms, these collections of plays were developed from the 10th Century up until just before Shakespeare’s own plays were performed.

Lavish costumes, ballad singers and musicians bring a rich theatricality to Southwark this summer. Drawing on medieval traditions and inspired by the stories of the bible, The Globe Mysteries celebrate the spirit of medieval street theatre and processional performance and take a fresh and contemporary look at The Mystery Plays as one of the most important influences on theatre.

 Creative Team

A new version by - Tony Harrison
Director  - Deborah Bruce
Designer - Jonathan Fensom

 Cast

Wiliam Ash: Jesus  
Joe Caffrey: Cain/ Abraham/ King 2/ Herod's son/ Knight 3/ Jacob
Phil Cumbus: Gabriel/ Judas/ Ribald
Marcus Griffiths : Adam/ Isaac/ King 1/ Soldier 1/ Peter/ Priest 
David Hargreaves: God
Adrian Hood: 3rd Shepherd/ Poor Man/ Andrew/ Knight 4/ Thomas
Paul Hunter: Lucifer/ Satan/ 2nd Shepherd/ Herod/ Blind Man/ Knight 1  
Lisa McGrillis: Eve/ Woman and Mother/ Angel/ Mary Salome/ Woman   
Rhiannon Meades: Ensemble/ Singer  
David Nellist: Abel/ King 3/ Soldier 2/ Philip/ Knight2/ Paul  
Matthew Pidgeon: Joseph/ Mark/ Pilate/ Beelzebub  
John Stahl: Noah/ 1st Shepherd/ Soldier 3/ John the Baptist/ John/ Malcus/ Barabbas  
Ony Uhiara: Mary/ Gill/ Mak's Wife/ Woman/ Mary Magdalene  
Helen Weir: Noah's Wife/ Mary Mother