The passion play in Waal is the result of the passion of an entire community. The amateur actors awaken the biblical story about the suffering of Jesus Christ to new life with a lot of enthusiasm and commitment. The modern theater building supports the performance with a varied set of changes in the scenery, modern stage technology and good acoustics.
Passion Plays Waal
Passion Play 2021
The 2021 passion play will take place in Waal from April to June on Saturdays and Sundays. A new Passion is performed from the point of view of various companions, doubters and critics of Jesus Christ. The central question is "What does Jesus want and what does that mean for me and my life?"
Indoor performance. Further information at www.passion-waal.de or info (at) passion-waal.de
History
The passion play in Waal is one of the oldest in all of Bavarian Swabia. The basis for this piece is an old handwritten text from 1791. Originally, the Holy-Cross-Brotherhood organized the Passion performance in connection with the pilgrimage to the parish church of St. Anna in Waal, which keeps a relic of cross particles. In 1770, under the rule of Elector Karl Theodor, all Passion Plays were banned throughout Bavaria, with the exception of the events in Oberammergau and Waal. In 1960 a new passion play theater was built with up to 600 seats. Every year almost 200 amateur actors of different ages from all over the Waal market take part.
Address
Theaterstraße 7
86875 Waal
Bavaria, South Germany