Behold the Man: The Edinburgh Easter Play

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Join us in West Princes Street Gardens to watch the annual passion play bringing the Easter Story to life! To mark the 20th year of the production, the play is Behold the Man!

About Behold the Man: The Edinburgh Easter Play

Listed Under Theatre Events / Easter Holiday Events / Family and Kids Events / Outdoor Events / Religious Events

Edinburgh's passion play performed live in the heart of the city on Easter Saturday, new every year.

A diverse community cast will tell the timeless story of Easter against the spectacular backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.

To mark the 20th year of the production, the team have something special in store. This year, the play is Behold the Man, a new version of the story created with the support of experts from Edinburgh University's School of Theology, which explores the timely topic of masculinity. Ageless themes of suffering, redemption and forgiveness play out against one of the best natural backdrops in the world. Hear the story of one extraordinary man who continues to bring a message of hope to a troubled world.

Families are welcome but parents should be aware the play contains some scenes of violence.

BSL integrated performance. See website for other access resources.

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