Earlier in the week I learnt that Exeter was staging The Passion in the streets today, so camera armed I went to see the event. It began with a service in the Cathedral and a procession through the town. I found it in Bedford Square and got a space close to the front of a big crowd of people. 
where this lady was the signing interpreter. 
and a Roman soldier really looked the part. 
Mary’s tears washed the feet of Jesus. 
Judas betrayed Jesus to the scribes and Pharisees. 
Elders of the tribe watched
While a blind man told how Jesus had restored his sight. 
Then Jesus was brought to the council of High Priests.
Je was taken before Pontius Pilate, who spoke with Jesus, then asked the people three times, why Jesus should be crucified.
The crowd only shouted ‘Crucify him’
And Jesus was taken away
with Judas looking on.
He carried a cross to ‘Calvary’
Where common thieves were also to be crucified.
He was nailed to the cross
he prayed to God the Father until he gave his life
and his body was taken down.
You know the rest of the story.
Lucid Gypsy 
Looking at the bystanders wearing their coats, “Jesus” must have been uncomfortably chilly even though he didn’t have to put up with real nails!
Thank you for sharing the Way of the Cross with your followers. Too often the true meaning of Easter is overlooked in our (s0-called) Christian countries.
Thank you for sharing this, it is wonderful that something like this is available for all to see and reminding those of the Christian faith what the meaning of Good Friday and Easter are truly all about.
awesome, I have never seen anything like this in real life … a graphic reminder of the Christian take on the Easter festival …
Weee! Lucky for you to witness this, Gilly. I want to see one myself. The ones we have in the Philippines can be very very graphic. Well captured, Gilly. Love the portraits. You nailed it. No pun intended. 😀
It must have been a most moving spectacle, Gilly. A stark reminder that Easter isn’t just about bunnies and chocolate eggs.
Thanks Gilly, something not just for the tourists – and very graphic as your pictures show.
What a wonderful experience. I’ve always wanted to follow a story through streets. Thank you for sharing Gilly!
Wonderful to see a re-enactment like this, Gilly. It must have been very moving.
Beautiful photo’s Gilly. 😀
Looks like this portrayal was very realistic. I’m sure it was moving to be so close to the real action. And you did an excellent job with the pictures, Gilly — as usual.
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Gilly has captured truly powerful photos of this very realistic portrayal of Jesus suffering and death in Exeter during Holy Week.
Thank you Gilly for sharing this. Thank you for sharing the Easter story with all of us. Happy Easter to you and your family!
Jesus even had some fake blood…love it
Happy Easter Gilly…. Awesome Passion of the Christ Drama 🙂
that must have been quite something to see live. your images are great, as always. thanks for sharing.
A very meaningful way to celebrate the Lent and Passion of Jesus. Happy Easter my friend and God bless you always & your family.
spectacular!
What a beautiful re-enactment. I love it! 🙂