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Passion play
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Passion play
n.
A dramatic performance, of medieval origin, that represents the events associated with the Passion of Jesus.

Passion play
n
(Performing Arts / Theatre) a play depicting the Passion of Christ
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Noun1.Passion play - a play representing the Passion of ChristPassion play - a play representing the Passion of Christ
drama, dramatic play, play - a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage; "he wrote several plays but only one was produced on Broadway"
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Passion Play nrappresentazione f della Passione di Cristo


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The 40-year-old Sheen will act as creative director for a modern take on the Passion Plays, which will be enacted next year.
The villagers were good to their word, and Passion Plays have been performed almost without interruption since the first one in 1634.
This weekend Passion plays are being performed from Australia to Brazil; arguably the most famous is the Oberammergau in Upper Bavaria, which attracts thousands of spectators each year.
 
 
 
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