Manchester Passion


2006-04-14


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60 min

The Manchester Passion is a passion play about the last hours of Jesus, retold using a backdrop of the contemporary music of Manchester, England. The event took place on the streets of Manchester, and aired live on BBC Three on Good Friday, 14 April 2006. The event was created by the same people who created Flashmob: The Opera; also aired on BBC Three.

Cast

Name Character Team
Darren Morfitt Jesus of Nazareth Unowned
Keith Allen Pontius Pilate Unowned
Tim Booth Judas Unowned
Nicholas Bailey Peter Unowned
Denise Johnson Mary Unowned
Chris Bisson Barabbas Unowned
Tony Wilson Himself Unowned
Mark 'Bez' Berry Criminal in van Unowned
Ranvir Singh Herself Unowned