- Paperback: 119 pages
- Publisher: Rudolf Steiner Press (11 Jun 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1855841843
- ISBN-13: 978-1855841840
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14 x 1.5 cm
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For hundreds of years, ordinary folk in the small Austrian village of Oberufer on the Danube gathered in the local tavern at Christmas time to perform these plays to their neighbours. With their roots lost in medieval times, the plays gradually evolved to incorporate a unique mixture of broad peasant humour and deep reverence in their celebration of the birth of the baby Jesus. "The Paradise Play" serves as a Preface, presenting the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, but with the promise of future salvation through Christ. "The Shepherds Play" follows with its portrayal of the birth of Jesus in a stable where he is sought out by a group of simple shepherds. "The Kings Play", the final in the trilogy, depicts the visit of three wise Kings to the birthplace of the 'King of Humanity', and the murderous measures taken by Herod to try and thwart Jesus' mission. This revised edition of the plays - eminently suitable for amateur and professional companies alike - offers a clear layout of the texts, greatly elaborated director's and make-up indications, stage and lighting directions, and detailed costume designs illustrated in colour.
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Beautiful book
9 Jan 2010
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I participated in The Shepherds Play as a part of the Waldorf School program for many years, many years ago. The play was such an important part of deepening and enlivening the Advent season for me and I looked forward to it every year. I was thinking about it this past Advent, but all I have left is a tired and worn set of loose pages. It would be catastrophe if they dropped! I was thrilled to find a bound version of the play, but even better it comes with the Paradise Play and the Kings Play, ones I had heard about but never seen. I am grateful I will have this little book for Christmases to come.
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