Last modified on Thu 4 Feb 2021 07.24 EST
A medieval amphitheatre in the far south-west of Cornwall is to be the venue in the autumn for a rare rendering of one of the British Isles’ oldest works of drama.
Hundreds of professional and amateur actors and backstage workers will be involved in putting on the 14th-century Ordinalia cycle – three plays that tell the story of the creation, the passion and the resurrection.
If Covid restrictions allow, the cycle will be performed in its entirety in September for what is believed to be only the third time in 300 years.
The actor, director and playwright Mark Rylance has given his backing to the project, though he is not expected to take part.