Presented by The LAMPS Collective
By Chris Matthewman and Sam Pullen-Campbell
Set against a background of occupied territory in first century Judea, The Passion by The LAMPS Collective follows three very different individuals over the course of the week leading up to the first Easter.
It’s Passover and with crowds in their tens of thousands descending on Jerusalem for the festival, excitement is at fever pitch. Part of the massive security operation entailed, Roman officer Marcus is detailed to keep an eye on one man in particular, a Jesus of Nazareth, to note any “subversive elements” in his behaviour and report back if there are any “particular issues.”
Dismissive of a movement so misguided and naive, but increasingly baffled by the unpredictability of its leader, Marcus finds himself caught up in events that defy any logical reporting. Similarly embroiled are a woman who owes this man everything and the young fisherman who loves him – just not quite enough to stand by him.
Dealing with themes of love, betrayal, grief, life and death – though not necessarily in that order – The Passion by Chris Matthewman and Sam Pullen-Campbell is “urgent, raw, compelling … and astonishingly real” (Audience member).
