The next production of Chester Mystery Plays takes place June 28 - July 19, 2008 in the grounds of Chester Cathedral. Discounted previews: June 26 & 27.

  HOW TO BOOK

Online - View our detailed seating plan and ticket pricing structure here before purchasing directly - Purchase tickets online now.

By phone - Tel the box office on 01244 304 618 (44 + 1244 304 618, if calling from outside UK). Major credit cards accepted.

By post - Please complete the booking form available here, or in the 2008 brochure, and send with payment to Chester Mystery Plays Box Office, Chester Race Co; The Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY, England.

In person - Box office counter sales at the above box office address may be made Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm except when race meetings are being held. Personal callers are most welcome but to avoid the busy race meeting days.
  Staged in two parts, The Prophecy and The Fulfilment, each is ticketed separately and a complete dramatic experience in its own right. Performed on alternate evenings, both shows may be seen on Saturday when there is also a matinee. Closed on Sundays.
Read what they said about the last production!

Performance times Mon - Fri 7.30pm (1930hrs), Sat 1pm (1300hrs) and 7.30pm (1930hrs). Duration approx three hours, including one interval. Bar and toilet facilities available.

The actors perform in the open air, the audience is seated under covered tiered stands with stepped aisle access. Disabled access to the front row. All seats are numbered.

Part 1: The Prophecy begins with the Creation of the World with Adam and Eve, ending with the Nativity and formative years of Christ the Child. Performance dates for Part 1: The Prophecy JUNE 26 (preview), 28 (matinee), 30. JULY 2, 4, 5 (matinee), 8, 10, 12 (matinee), 14, 16, 18, 19 (matinee).

Part 2: The Fulfilment continues the life of Jesus to the Crucifixion, ending with the Last Judgement. Performance dates for Part 2: The Fulfilment JUNE 27 (preview), 28 (eve). JULY 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12 (eve), 15, 17, 19 (eve).  

Group Discount - Each booking of 20 seats allows one free seat,
i.e. book 20, pay for 19 (concessions apply except Fri & Sat eves).

PREVIEWS - June 26 & 27: all seats £10.
No concessions, no children's discount, no group discount.

Wheelchair Access - Seating in Band A is charged at Band B prices, including carer.