York Mysteries

Reviews

Yorkshire Culture Awards 2016, Winner: Best Production
“For the first time in 700 years the, the Mysteries are performed inside the Minster. The effect is visually ravishing and epic in scale” Clare Brennan, The Observer
“The apocalyptic tenor of Phillip Breen’s production is vividly realised… with many breathtaking visual coups engineered throughout the course of the evening” Alfred Hickling, The Guardian
“Ambitious but relishes in minor detail” The Independent
“Philip Breen and Max Jones have created some beautifully breathtaking moments” Sarah Freeman, The Yorkshire Post
“A true spectacle and a crucial moment in the history of York” The State of The Arts
“The sense of unity across the city is alive and well in a vibrant, modern celebration of The York Mystery Plays” Louise Jones, Exeunt Magazine
“It’s a testament to director Phillip Breen and his enormous cast and crew that not only do the 2016 Mystery Plays impress, but frequently astound and amaze… a truly marvellous wondrous piece of theatre” Miles Watts, One and Another Creative
“A visual masterpiece….A production that puts York firmly on the theatrical map. Sensational” Rich Jevons, The Reviews Hub
“A production of memorable spectacle” Mark Smith, British Theatre Guide
Dear Everyone, We had the enormous privilege of seeing your blindingly epic production last night - a happy day! I’ve never seen the York Cycle and it was one of the most wonderful experiences I’ve ever had - everything about it was exceptional - the