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• Chester plays — ▪ English theatre       14th century cycle of 25 scriptural plays, or mystery plays (mystery play), performed at the prosperous city of Chester, in northern England, during the Middle Ages. They are traditionally dated about 1325, but a date of… …   Universalium

• Chester plays — A collection of some 25 *mystery plays, probably dating to the 14c but preserved only in MSS from the 16 17c. They were performed from carts in the course of a procession through the city, over several days. Cf. Miracle play; Mystery play;… …   Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases

• Chester Cycle —    The Chester Cycle was a collection of 25 MYSTERY PLAYS performed in the city of Chester in the late medieval and early Tudor periods. Like other mystery play cycles, the Chester plays were first performed at the festival of CORPUS CHRISTI in… …   Encyclopedia of medieval literature

• Chester Mystery Plays — Engraving depicting an early Chester Mystery Play The Chester Mystery Plays is a cycle of mystery plays dating back to at least the early part of the 15th century. A record of 1422 shows that the plays took place at the feast of Corpus Christi… …   Wikipedia

• Chester Cathedral — Cathedral Church of Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary …   Wikipedia

• Chester Midsummer Watch Parade — Chester s Midsummer Watch Parade is a festival celebrated in Chester, England. Contents 1 History 2 Modern Day 3 Further reading 4 External links …   Wikipedia