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To help you get started, a modern-spelling script of this play can be downloaded by clicking here. *** The fifteenth play from the York Corpus Christi Plays finds a group of shepherds visiting the newborn Jesus. It was originally performed by the Guild of Chandelers (or candle-makers), which offered the opportunity for a great burst of candlelight from the star and angels. However, in the midsummer sun, the effect may have been curtailed- perhaps the link was more symbolic? Yorkshire's long association with shepherdry has led many directors to cast actual shepherds in the role, although this has its issues. In 1960, one shepherd was unable to attend rehearsals because his actual sheep needed shearing. *** The original script, in 15th Century Middle English, can be found here, courtesy of Prof. Clifford Davidson and the University of Rochester's TEAMS Middle English Text Series. |
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