A struggling widow is to witness the return of Jesus to the Temple where he continues to cause more controversy. A number of traps are set to catch him out but his attention is on the woman who is about to make a spectacular act of faith and generosity.
The Widow - Edith Kirkwood
The Owner - Angela Harvey
The Moneychanger - Jamie Higgins
The Pharisee - Peter Hutchinson
The Narrator - Rob Gooch
The Widow was Written and Directed by Paul Birch
Original Music by Patrick Burbridge
Sound Design and Edited by Tom Smith
Recorded by Tom Smith and Chloe Oldroyd
Producer Oliver Brown
Theme Music - ‘Hallelu’ by Nils Olav
With thanks to Erin Burbridge and the students of Regent’s Theological College. We would also like to acknowledge ’The Longest Week’ by Nick Page which was a very helpful resource in informing this episode.
The Passion was made and recorded at Friargate Theatre.
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