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"...a refreshing and human portrait of a
man who remains a total enigma to many... Passion is by no means grim and I have to say
I was laughing uncontrollably at times...
...the play is well written, witty, and enthusiastically
embraced by the members of Synaesthesia... Tt's great to view Jesus Christ as a human
for once." - Lisa Maitland. The Stage.
August 10. "Passion has the sort of story some
producer in It's more about Elvis and John Lennon and
James Dean and every other celebrity who sacrificed their personal life for
celebrity." - Beatrice Colin. The List.
August 19. "...it is a play, which, above all, made
me think... Jesus' teaching on love and his caring and
patience with his friends made me look at myself... This is a piece of drama which has been
beautifully staged and imaginatively directed, with some surprising
humour...” - Justine Stephenson. News and Mail. August 19. "A
rigorous and heartfelt debate on the relevance of Christ's story today. It would speak more easily to the hearts
and minds of young people than most church services of my experience... It is too well thought out to stick to what
we all know and too passionate about the importance of every part of Christ's
teaching to lie down quietly like a children's nativity play... Jason Orbaum's script is witty, lively, and
dramatic." - Jean Findlay. The Scotsman. August 22. The preceeding quotations are all from press
responses to the first production of "Passion" by Synaesthesia
Theatre Company which performed at the As part of the marketing of the play, copies
were sent to clergymen and those working in Christian fields to read
requesting feedback, and suggesting that it may be of interest to their
membership/clergy as a piece for discussion.
The following are some of the responses: "Incisive, compelling, one of the best
'Lives of Christ' I've read. Personal reservations
about the strong language and Jesus/Magdalene relationship aside this is the
play I've been looking for in 21 years as an R.E. Teacher. Attention grabbing, authentic, and bang up
to date. I have no doubt Orbaum is a
fine writer." - Rev. Tom Farrell, Rector of "Facinating. I read the whole thing in one sitting. The playwright has obviously done his
research both theologically and historically.
I think it's a very brave piece of writing. Not many people are prepared to speak out
against the figure of Jesus Christ for fear of attack. It's bound to appeal to New Age thinkers
and anyone open minded enough not to take offense. However, the ending of the play clearly
demonstrates the writer's humanist romanticism. This is not my view of Christ, but this is
theatre, not theology." - Jonathan Rudd, Consultant to Christian
Missions and charities. Committed
Christian. "I fear for you before your God. You portray a sinful Christ." - Mark Llandreth-Smith, Minister at the -------------------------------------------------------------- For
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