Performers shine in Pace Egg plays

Visitors have been basking in the sun and enjoying the annual Pace Egg plays in Calderdale.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th Apr 2014, 13:30 BST
Lisa Cumming's picture of Calder High School students performing their Pace Egg play in MytholmroydLisa Cumming's picture of Calder High School students performing their Pace Egg play in Mytholmroyd
Lisa Cumming's picture of Calder High School students performing their Pace Egg play in Mytholmroyd

The Pace Egg is based on the oldest play in the world, The Mummers Play, with the characters St George, Bold Slasher and the infamous Toss Pot.

Performances have been happening throughout the day with the Heptonstall Players’ putting on their show in Weaver’s Square.

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Students from Calder High School have also been performing the seasonal play to crowds.

Lisa Cumming's picture of Calder High School students performing their Pace Egg play in MytholmroydLisa Cumming's picture of Calder High School students performing their Pace Egg play in Mytholmroyd
Lisa Cumming's picture of Calder High School students performing their Pace Egg play in Mytholmroyd

Lisa Cumming sent in this picture of the students’ performance in Mytholmroyd

The play tells the story of St George’s triumphs over The Bold Slasher, The Black Prince of Paradine and Hector.

Don’t forget to send in your picture of Pace Egg shows and any other Easter activities you are up to this weekend.

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