VISITORS to this year's world-famous York Mystery Plays are being promised a fully immersive experience.
The plays, organised by the York Festival Trust with the Guilds of York, take place every four years and are set to be performed on pageant wagons on September 9 and 16, with an additional evening performance planned for September 12.
“We have joined forces with the Frei Compagnie society to create our first ever medieval market which will take place in St Sampson’s Square for this year’s production, meaning spectators will be able to take part in a fully immersive experience,” said a spokeswoman.
She added: “The plays are of huge importance to York’s cultural heritage, and as one of the last remaining cities to continue to play homage to this tradition, York will draw in spectators from far and wide to this theatrical marvel.
The streets will also be full of music and musicians after the Pipe & Tabor Society decided to hold its annual meeting in the city to coincide with the performances.
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