Calling the community of York

The Journey to York Mystery Plays 2012 will be an exciting one and to make sure as many people as possible from the local community are given the opportunity to be involved in all kinds of ways, a number of projects and events are being planned along the way.

So how can you get involved?

Two Planks and a Passion 1st – 16th July, 2011

Have you an interest in music, singing, acting, photography, costume making, set building, lighting or makeup?

Anthony Minghella’s story ‘Two Planks and a Passion’ tells the hilarious story of what happened in 1392 when King Richard II visited York to see the Mystery Plays. This touching comedy gives great insight into where the strong community feeling around York’s Mystery Plays comes from. These traditions will be continued when a community cast and production join together with York Theatre Royal and Riding Lights Theatre Company to produce this hilarious production.

York Stories

Do you have a story about York? Have you worked, grown up or had a great day or night out in the city?

York Stories will get people talking, and listening to one another. Telling the stories of individuals, the strengths of businesses and the enjoyment gained through our social clubs it will allow people to listen to one another’s stories and provide extra excitement for visitors to York.

York Stories will be launched on the 9th/10th and 16th/17th July around the city as part of the wider festival, York 800 which will celebrate in 2012, the 800 year anniversary of York gaining its City Charter.

York Mystery Plays 2012

Community Launch Nights will be held throughout the city in July allowing people to meet the team behind York Mystery Plays, explain the visions for the production and excite members of the public to get involved in the Mystery Plays.

To find out more information about York Mystery Plays please e-mail mysteryplays2012@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk or write to Community Producer Liam Evans–Ford at York Theatre Royal, St. Leonard’s Place, York, YO1 7HD.