Every year, when the time to celebrate Easter comes around, thousands flock to Trafalgar Square to watch the Passion of Jesus.
The full-scale re-enactment sees more than a hundred actors and volunteers come together to commemorate the day Jesus is believed to have been arrested, tried, and crucified by the Romans, according to the Bible.
This year, the event will be led by the Wintershall Players, who will put on two 90-minute shows on Good Friday, April 7. The first performance is set to start at noon and the second will be at 3.15 pm. Both showings are free and you don’t need to book beforehand.
Depending on how early you want to get there, you can either watch the production on the open-air stage or on one of the large screens dotted around the area. For those who are deaf or struggle with hearing issues, British sign language interpretation will also be present.
Given the popularity of the Easter show, visitors are advised to arrive 40 minutes before their chosen performance.
Those who can’t make it to Trafalgar Square can also follow the re-enactment via Facebook or the Wintershall YouTube channel.
We can't wait to perform the Passion of Jesus on Good Friday at 12 noon and 3:15pm in #TrafalgarSquare.
— Wintershall Play (@WintershallPlay) April 3, 2023
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As it’s a realistic depiction of the crucifixion, parental guidance is advised.
It tells the story of Jesus being arrested and tried by the Sanhedrin. According to the Gospel of Mark, Jesus was then crucified between two convicted thieves and died by the ninth hour of the day. This is when soldiers put a sign atop his cross that said: “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews”.
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at the Calvary. While the origin of the word ‘good’ is debated, some believe it developed from the term “God’s Friday”.
