Chester Mystery Plays

Occuring
Every day at for 3 hours
Venue
Chester Cathedral
Address
St Werburgh Street Chester, CH1 2DY, United Kingdom

Once every five years the people of Chester create a completely new production of the greatest story ever told.

Don’t miss this epic theatrical spectacular staged in the stunning nave of Chester Cathedral. Biblical tales of love, death, betrayal and redemption performed by a cast of hundreds.

John Young (Romeo & Juliet – Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2022) will direct the 2023 Plays, with Chester’s own Matt Baker composing and directing the music.

Performances every day Monday to Saturday, from Wednesday 28 June to Saturday 15 July, with a matinee each Saturday. There are no performances on Sundays.

Off-peak prices are available: Monday to Friday 28 June – Sunday 7 July.

Children under 16 – £5 for all performances, when accompanied by a paying adult.

Chester Cathedral

Chester Cathedral is many things to many people: a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence and a unique blend of medieval and modern history.

We’re free to enter and welcome thousands of visitors from all over the world. We look forward to welcoming you to Chester Cathedral.

Chester Cathedral is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer.  The Chester Cathedral website safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for our Safeguarding Officer and the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA). If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact our Safeguarding Officer or the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

The Very Revd Dr Tim Stratford

Dean of Chester

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Chester Mystery Plays

Occuring
Every day at for 3 hours
Venue
Chester Cathedral
Address
St Werburgh Street Chester, CH1 2DY, United Kingdom

Once every five years the people of Chester create a completely new production of the greatest story ever told.

Don’t miss this epic theatrical spectacular staged in the stunning nave of Chester Cathedral. Biblical tales of love, death, betrayal and redemption performed by a cast of hundreds.

John Young (Romeo & Juliet – Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2022) will direct the 2023 Plays, with Chester’s own Matt Baker composing and directing the music.

Performances every day Monday to Saturday, from Wednesday 28 June to Saturday 15 July, with a matinee each Saturday. There are no performances on Sundays.

Off-peak prices are available: Monday to Friday 28 June – Sunday 7 July.

Children under 16 – £5 for all performances, when accompanied by a paying adult.