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A medieval pageant is a form of procession traditionally associated with both secular and religious rituals, often with a narrative structure. Pageantry was an important aspect of medieval European seasonal festivals, in particular around the celebration of Corpus Christi , which began after the thirteenth century.
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Mystery plays and miracle plays (they are distinguished as two different forms although the terms are often used interchangeably [1]) are among the earliest formally developed plays in medieval Europe. Medieval mystery plays focused on the representation of Bible stories in churches as tableaux with accompanying antiphonal song.
A Pageant in Coventry. The Coventry Mystery Plays, or Coventry Corpus Christi Pageants, are a cycle of medieval mystery plays from Coventry, West Midlands, England, and are perhaps best known as the source of the "Coventry Carol".
Table Key: † Permanent = majority of venue comprises permanent, outdoor, purpose-built structures in a stable site; Semi-permanent = outdoor event occurs regularly at stable public or private venue (e.g.: public parks; private farms, etc.) and features some permanent purpose-built structures; Recurring Event = event occurs regularly at stable public or private venue (e.g.: public parks ...
Pageant comes from the archaic word for the wagon stage, "pagyn.” It is a word used to describe the movable stage on which a scene of the processional religious play was performed. [2] The origin of the religious play began in medieval churches. The dramas began as a simple way to impart the message of the Bible to the people.
In 1994 the Leeds-based historian Jane Oakshott worked alongside the Friends of York Mystery Plays, the Centre for Medieval Studies at the University of York and the York Early Music Festival to direct the first processional performance of the plays in modern times in York. The production involved nine amateur drama groups each taking one play ...
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