The Southampton Passion was a passion play about the last few days of the life of Jesus. It took place in Guildhall Square, at the heart of the Cultural Quarter of Southampton, against the backdrop of the Southampton Guildhall.
The event took place on Good Friday, 22 April 2011 to an estimated crowd of 10,000."Southampton Passion play attracts crowds to city centre", BBC, 23 April 2011. More than 70 actors and a 100-strong choir performed in the play, written and organised by Neil Maddock who has also been cast in the leading role of 33-year-old Jesus."Southampton passion play brings Easter story to life", BBC, 23 February 2011.
The performance is produced by e-quip Community Arts Project.
Music The play featured original songs and underscore by composer Nathan Hattersley.
Musical item Written by Hosanna Neil Maddock and Nathan Hattersley In The Darkness Neil Maddock and Nathan Hattersley The Last Supper Nathan Hattersley We Believe Neil Maddock and Nathan Hattersley All For You Neil Maddock and Nathan Hattersley Crucifixion Nathan Hattersley I Loved Him Nathan Hattersley Go Neil Maddock and Nathan Hattersley What Does It Mean For Me? Nathan Hattersley
Original cast recording The Southampton Passion Original Cast Recording is a cast recording of the songs as performed by the original cast members and 100-piece choir.
Original cast Actor Role Neil Maddock Jesus Leigh Barnard Peter Tony Skinner Matthew Zak Venable James Joe Venable John Pete Hamilton Andrew Kevin Mott Thaddeus Mark Allen Bartholomew (Bart) Alan Bridges Simon Richard Eyles James (Jimmy) Joshua McDonald Thomas Andy Finn Philip Chris Åland Judas Robyn-Jane Parsons Mary, Mother of Jesus Ophelia Matthias Mary Magdalene Kimberley Wren Salome Miriam Malak Naomi Amy Coombes Esther Simon Clift Joseph of Arimathea Graeme Clements Caiaphas Steve Braithwaite Annas Mike Combs Machir Graham Prior Alpheus Nigel Forder Priest Barry Brand Temple Guard Pete Drew Temple Guard Geoff Dodsworth Pilate Judy Schildhouse Proculla Becky Brearley Alex Eamonn Carey Vituvius Pete Walton Domitian Pete Reynolds Marcus Darren Blakeman Aurelius Melvin Proud Barabbas Barney Ridgwell Gustus Tom Orchard Syrus Steve McIntyre News Seller Dan Coghlan Angel Gabriel Cliff Blake Witness
Trivia Act III, Scene 3 was not acted live; a pre-recorded scene was to be shown on video screens but was not due to technical issues, though the sound was played. It was filmed at Wolvesey Palace, which is the residence of the Bishop of Winchester. The scene, set in Pilate's palace, depicts Joseph of Arimathea requesting of Pilate the body of Jesus.
References
External links e-Quip Community Arts Project website