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成人论坛 THREE invites public to Manchester Passion
成人论坛 THREE is inviting people in
the North West to converge on Manchester for a major live event this
Easter - Manchester Passion.
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Manchester Passion is a contemporary retelling of the last hours of Jesus' life told through the music of Manchester. A crowd in Albert Square will be invited to join in the choruses of popular songs including Sit Down, Search for a Hero and Wonderwall.
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Keith Allen (Bodies, 24 Hour Party People) presents the event
live from Manchester's Albert Square (Friday 14 April, 9.00-10.00pm). People
will be able to watch the story unfold, before being invited to re-enact the
drama of the Passion's crowd scene, choosing between Jesus and Barrabas.
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Primal Scream vocalist, Denise Johnson, has been confirmed to
take the role of the Virgin Mary. Tim
Booth, lead singer of James, plays Judas; Darren
Morfitt (Dog Soldiers) plays Jesus and Nicholas
Bailey (Dr Antony Trueman
in EastEnders) plays Peter.
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Music from the cream of Manchester bands will be performed live by characters in the drama, who will be accompanied by a 16-piece string orchestra and busking disciples who play guitar, cello and accordion.
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Music includes Love Will Tear Us Apart (Joy Division);
Search For A Hero (M People); Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now (The
Smiths); Blue Monday (New Order) and Wonderwall (Oasis). 听
Albert Square is the destination point for a procession who will carry a huge
cross. The eight metre long luminous cross, weighing half a ton, will be borne
aloft through the streets of Manchester to arrive in Albert Square for the
moment of Crucifixion.
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The Bishop of Manchester, the Rt Rev Nigel McCulloch, says: "Manchester Passion has a sincerity and an ability to shock and connect that is not far removed from how it must have been on the first Good Friday."
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Manchester Passion is produced by Classical Music Television, makers of the award-winning Flashmob - The Opera.
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It is executive produced by Sue
Judd and directed by
Phil Chilvers. The music has been arranged by Philip
Sheppard, Professor
of Cello at the Royal Academy of Music. 听
Manchester Passion will be broadcast live on 成人论坛 THREE at 9.00pm on Good Friday
(14 April) and repeated on 成人论坛 TWO at 11.00pm.
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People are invited to Albert Square in Manchester from 8.00pm onwards. ENTRY
IS FREE.
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Members of the public who would like further information should call 0845
30 31 500 or visit bbc.co.uk/bbcthree
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Press Accreditation: Media who wish to attend Manchester Passion should contact
成人论坛 Manchester Press Office by noon on Thursday 13 April for full
press accreditation, press pass and to arrange interviews.
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Notes to Editors
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Members of the public are invited to Albert Square from 8.00pm onwards. The event
finishes at 10.00pm.
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Warm-up entertainment includes the Manchester comedian John
Warburton and a screening of the 成人论坛 TWO rock
documentary, And God Created
Manchester.
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The songs are performed as follows:
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- Jesus sings You're Gonna Need Someone On Your Side (Morrissey)
- Mary sings Cast No Shadow (Oasis)
- Jesus sings Love Will Tear Us Apart (Joy Division) at the
Last Supper
- Mary sings Search For A Hero (M People)
- Judas sings Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now (The Smiths)
as he is about to betray Jesus
- Jesus sings Sit Down (James) to the sleeping
disciples
- Jesus and Judas sing Blue Monday (New Order)
- Peter sings I Am The Resurrection (The Stone Roses) when
he betrays Jesus
- Mary sings Angels (Robbie Williams)
- Jesus and Pontius Pilate sing Wonderwall (Oasis)
- Mary sings Sunshine After The Rain (Elkie Brooks)
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Manchester Passion is one of the first events in Manchester
City Council's new 2006 Events Programme. 听
For further details: www.manchesterlive.co.uk. 听
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