York Mystery Plays 2012

In the summer of 2012, 32 performances of a new, dynamic Mystery Cycle will take place, produced by a partnership formed of the York Museums Trust, York Theatre Royal and Riding Lights Theatre Company, supported by The City of York Council. The medieval cycle of the York Mystery Plays has been told by the York community for hundreds of years and is deeply embedded in the City’s cultural heritage.

For the first time since 1988, the world famous Mystery Cycle will take place in the Museum Gardens. A covered, bespoke, 1400 capacity seat auditorium will use the ruins of St. Mary’s Abbey as a back-drop for the production. Writer Mike Kenny, whose version of The Railway Children recently won an Olivier Award, will produce a new adaptation of the play. As well as attracting an audience of thousands, the project will also to include members from the York community, both on stage and off.

With a professional team working alongside at least 1000 volunteers from our community, the plays will reach out and engage people who wouldn’t normally get the opportunity to be involved in a project of this importance.

We want to hear from you! The project is done by the people of York, for the people of York, and we are continuing this tradition with this not-for-profit community production. Whether you know of a community group that may want to get involved, or would like to volunteer yourself, please do get in touch.

To find out how you can volunteer for the York Mystery Plays 2012, please visit www.yorkmysteryplays2012.com or call us at 01904 715450.