When the Past Meets the Present.

Mystery plays were once a great thing in England's past; bringing communities together to teach of their bible stories in an animated way that everyone would be able to relate to and find enjoyment from.

Lost for a great time, they were sorely missed, and thus we had the rebirth of the York Mystery Plays in the past couple of decades!

The plays themselves were worked upon to try to keep the authenticity of their origins. They still included handmade backdrops of various talents, as well as costumes fitting to the portrayal of their characters. People in attendance have the option of following certain acts around, or simply wandering through the fair at their pleasing.

Combining the old and the new can be a difficult task. But, with holding to the traditions of old, such as using actors from the actors guilds, and bringing in the feeling of new, such as fresh jokes and community outreach, they've been able to succesfully transport the modern world back into an old England. 

The actors draw the audience in by almost breaking down the fourth wall, but still holding true to their characters and their scene. They also put some fresh new twists on the old stories, such as even having Satan portrayed as a woman in one act. And, as with keeping to the old, they have little side shows between the main events to tide people over and refresh their interests. 

And while these plays originally were just a community event, they've turned into an internationally acclaimed event that many people from all over love to attend.

So not only have these plays been resurrected into the twenty first century, but they've also created a whole new classic atmosphere to bring neighbors all over the world to have a historic experience.