Monthly Archives: September 2020

The Creation of the World on a Wagon

Posted on September 10, 2020 by Ruth

When York began to stage the Corpus Christi plays again in 2006, they faced the original problems of the medieval designers: how do you put the universe on a wagon? Specifically, how do you make the wagon’s base stable and … Continue reading →

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The York guilds sign up to produce plays

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Ruth

The full Corpus Christi production in York, England had a whopping 48 pageant-wagons with plays. There were records kept so that we know which organizations put on which plays, and when they petitioned to drop out, swap, or join, and … Continue reading →

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York’s pageant circuit

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Ruth

Since the English Mystery Play Cycles for Corpus Christi developed from processions, they were expected to go through the center of the town and stop by many of the churches, as the procession had done. The procession had celebrated a … Continue reading →

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