LONDON, UK (ANS): Roman soldiers dressed in authentic-styled armour of the 12th Legion tramped through Trafalgar Square in the center of London on Good Friday afternoon, as the story of the Passion of Jesus was re-enacted by a cast of more than 100.
According to www.indcatholicnews.com. The Good Friday production by the Wintershall Estate theatre company drew an estimated audience of up to 20,000 people, among them families, church groups and tourists, who, in spite of showery weather, crammed onto steps around the Square and the front of the National Gallery for both the dress rehearsal and main performance.
Some members of the audience were recruited in the crowd scenes. The drama, accompanied by a musical score, depicted some of the key events in the life of Jesus — scenes of miracles, his entrance into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, driving the shopkeepers from the Temple, the Last Supper, his betrayal and trial, death and Resurrection.
As heavy London buses continued to rumble by, the Crucifixion was portrayed, under the shadow of Nelson’s Column. British Sign Language interpreters were available for the deaf or hearing impaired.
David Jones from east London who watched the dress rehearsal said: “I’m going to church later today, but having seen this play I feel as though I have already attended a service. It was very moving.”
Japanese tourists Keiko and Yukiko said: “We’re not Christian but this is an incredible drama to watch. We were just passing and it was so fortunate that this was taking place.”
