Supporting the York Mystery Plays: keeping the story alivehttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3miiqtvk2nc2ahttps://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/25970456.dame-judi-dench-delights-york-care-home-resident-photo/02 Apr 2026 08:08 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3miiqtvk2nc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3mgknefnym22fThe York Mystery plays contribute to the culture of the city: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/this-uk-city-is-europes-most-haunted-and-a-hotspot-for-evening-entertainment-all-new-destination-alert/08 Mar 2026 15:20 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgknefnym22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3mg6u5iopyc2i03 Mar 2026 22:50 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg6u5iopyc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3mfr6vxfg222dReminder: talk coming tomorrow at Bedern Hall:26 Feb 2026 12:25 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfr6vxfg222dhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3me5igljl522bThrowback Thursday: https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/25363726.day-auditions-due-2016s-minster-mystery-plays/ Waggon plays are coming 28 June and 5 July 2026...05 Feb 2026 22:57 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3me5igljl522bhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3mdjabxe3kc2rAnd icymi we're looking for a director for the wagons: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D3MD1Q67V/28 Jan 2026 21:38 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdjabxe3kc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3mdja7iiwdk2rThank you to everyone who came to our AGM - minutes will be available soon. In the meantime this is the link to sign up to volunteer! www.yorkmysteryplays.co.uk/contact/ https://www.yorkmysteryplays.co.uk/contact/28 Jan 2026 21:37 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdja7iiwdk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3maqhbevwrc2mHappy Christmas from YMPST! Photo: A Nativity for York 2025 in St Hilda's by John Saunders24 Dec 2025 14:16 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3maqhbevwrc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3m7bhospvz22jDid you know @universityofleeds.bsky.social put on a York Mystery pageant on campus in 1975? https://www.leeds.ac.uk/news-university/news/article/5820/leeds-transported-to-the-middle-ages05 Dec 2025 21:48 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7bhospvz22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3m544sjvzac2khttps://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/25599341.new-production-mystery-plays-nativity-tour-york/?ref=li08 Nov 2025 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m544sjvzac2khttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3m4qh4zpgwc27In the next newsletter we meet Lawrence Lister, who took part in the 1957 production. Follow the link to our website ympst.co.uk to subscribe to the newsletter.03 Nov 2025 16:33 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4qh4zpgwc27https://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3m4nolhhrzk27Paul Toy's vision for A Nativity for York 2024. Come see his brand new vision in 2025! Tickets now available. https://youtu.be/FHHtJiLMBZQ?si=QRKYOuLb45dzM6L302 Nov 2025 14:08 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4nolhhrzk27https://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3m4c3rncloc2wWe have a new banner for our feed, advertising A Nativity for York 2025. Tickets: ympst.co.uk/york-nativity28 Oct 2025 23:32 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4c3rncloc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3m3i5nmfzbc2kTickets are now on sale! ympst.co.uk/nativitytickets18 Oct 2025 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3i5nmfzbc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3lvgyvpbjoc2iWe will be holding an informal play-reading event, designed to be a taster session on Sunday 17 August, at 5:30pm, at the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16wvbh1HeQ/02 Aug 2025 20:28 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvgyvpbjoc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3lv4tsj2vd227We're excited to announce auditions: ympst.co.uk/york-nativity/ don't worry if you'd like to try the taster first, there's plenty of time for both! https://ympst.co.uk/york-nativity/29 Jul 2025 19:30 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv4tsj2vd227https://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3lub7sosdts2cIn case you missed it: We are looking for an assistant director for the Nativity. This would be a great opportunity for someone wanting to gain directing experience working alongside an experienced director. Expressions of interest should be sent to janice.barnes-newton@ympst.co.uk by 27 July18 Jul 2025 19:50 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lub7sosdts2chttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3ls4ihe6y7c25"there are indeed many more photos from the following production in 1954, because postcards were commissioned from local photographer Will Acton, very popular because so few York residents would own a camera." Margaret Scott's letter to York Press https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/25236630.yorkshire-water-do-like-expense-others/21 Jun 2025 11:51 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ls4ihe6y7c25https://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3lpm3v3xvec2xA New York production of the medieval York Mystery Plays, back in November 2024: https://www.broadwayworld.com/off-off-broadway/article/Actors-Shakespeare-Company-Presents-The-YORK-MYSTERY-PLAYS-Reading-2024112620 May 2025 12:33 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpm3v3xvec2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3lpaipsxxec24On this day in 2015... https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/25164018.day-team-place-2016-york-mystery-plays/15 May 2025 21:51 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpaipsxxec24https://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3louswsp5bs24Today is the last day for applications [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 May 2025 06:22 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3louswsp5bs24https://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3lofwxiysg22t@yorkpress.bsky.social had some interesting old photos of York Mystery Plays following our announcement that we're seeking a Director: https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/25113541.enduring-appeal-york-mystery-plays-captured-old-photos/05 May 2025 08:24 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lofwxiysg22thttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3lnxhanbsnc2cYou may have seen in the newsletter, we're seeking a Director: https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/25109771.york-mystery-plays-supporters-trust-seeks-nativity-director/29 Apr 2025 14:06 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnxhanbsnc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3lnklm2thdk2qTomorrow: [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Apr 2025 11:19 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnklm2thdk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3ln3qtz6b522yIf you're in London today: https://religionunplugged.com/news/easter-2025-passion-play-brings-christs-crucifixion-to-life-in-trafalgar-square-a-moving-tradition-draws-thousands18 Apr 2025 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ln3qtz6b522yhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3lmw74yvpic23Join Alan Heaven and Roger Lee at Bedern Hall on Friday, 25th April, for A Slice of History Talk as they explore the past, present, and future of the iconic York Mystery plays. 🎟️ Tickets: £10 (includes coffee & cake!) See: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BhoxunApQ/16 Apr 2025 08:43 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmw74yvpic23https://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3lkanjwkmnk2zThe reunion dinner for those who brought forth A Nativity for York 2024, at Everest Gurkha on Fossgate.13 Mar 2025 08:11 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkanjwkmnk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3ljpg4lvibs2sA quick clip from our recording of A Nativity for York 2024, available on our YouTube channel. https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx-3X0AZy6o4VxxFLiyMOOGsbShF4_UQG2?si=WM-FNHHxIqK7gEBM06 Mar 2025 11:43 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljpg4lvibs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/yorkmysteryplays.bsky.social/post/3lg7fysn4mk2lIt’s York Residents’ Weekend and YMPST are taking part at Bedern Hall! Your chance to visit and see a little of the Nativity. Join us at beautiful Bedern Hall which is open free of charge to residents on the weekend of January 25 and 26. We will be performing short extracts with words and music.20 Jan 2025 22:43 +0000at://did:plc:ftpitba2vvllcck7hfwmlhdh/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg7fysn4mk2l